[A model of clinical intervention in a mental hospital]

The purpose of this paper is to present a clinical model of intervention in a mental hospital which refers to a psychosocial treatment and rehabilitation program for acute hospitalized psychotic patients. A method of applied research was utilized for the development of the model. The theoretical framework, objectives and areas of the program are described as well as the research and treatment team, the structure and functioning of the program. Some preliminary results and conclusions are also included.