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Parents' attitudes and patients' behavior: a prospective study.

D A Greenman1, J G Gunderson, D Canning

  • 1McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA 02178.

The American Journal of Psychiatry
|February 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Parental concerns at psychiatric admission predict patient behavior and treatment engagement. Understanding these parental attitudes can improve inpatient psychiatric care management.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Inpatient psychiatric treatment effectiveness can be influenced by various factors.
  • Patient behavior and engagement are critical metrics for successful hospitalization.
  • Parental attitudes and concerns represent a potentially significant, yet often overlooked, variable.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between parental attitudes toward hospitalization and the in-patient behavior of psychiatric patients.
  • To identify specific parental concerns that correlate with patient treatment engagement during the initial phase of hospitalization.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 67 psychiatric inpatients was studied.
  • Parental attitudes toward their child's hospitalization were assessed.
  • Patient behavior and treatment engagement were observed and recorded during the first six weeks of admission.

Main Results:

  • Specific parental concerns at the time of admission showed a significant correlation with particular aspects of patient behavior.
  • Parental attitudes were linked to the patient's ability to engage effectively in treatment during the initial six weeks.
  • Findings suggest a measurable impact of parental perspectives on patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Parental concerns are a relevant factor influencing psychiatric inpatient behavior and treatment adherence.
  • These correlations offer valuable insights for tailoring management strategies in psychiatric inpatient settings.
  • Further research into family dynamics can enhance therapeutic interventions for psychiatric inpatients.

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