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The socially-oriented psychiatric hospital.

A Gralnick1

  • 1High Point Hospital, Port Chester, New York 10573.

The International Journal of Social Psychiatry
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

This study explores socially-oriented psychiatric hospitals, contrasting them with biologically-focused institutions. It details the structure and therapeutic approach of a specific social-model hospital, emphasizing patient needs and behavior generation.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Psychiatric hospital programs reflect diverse views on mental illness origins and treatment.
  • Current trends favor biologically-oriented, short-term care focusing on physical and physiological aspects.
  • Socially-oriented hospitals offer an alternative perspective and therapeutic model.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the theoretical frameworks of socially-oriented psychiatric hospitals.
  • To highlight significant literature contributions in this area.
  • To describe the structure and patient-centered approach of a specific social-model institution.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of theoretical frameworks.
  • Descriptive analysis of a specific socially-oriented psychiatric institution.
  • Examination of the institution's structure, patient needs satisfaction, and behavior generation strategies.

Main Results:

  • Socially-oriented hospitals utilize distinct theoretical frameworks.
  • A specific institution's structure is designed to meet patient needs and promote healthy behaviors.
  • The treatment process integrates the hospital's value system.

Conclusions:

  • Socially-oriented psychiatric hospitals present a valuable alternative to biologically-focused models.
  • The described institution effectively uses its structure and values for patient treatment.
  • Further exploration of social-model therapeutic approaches is warranted.

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