Members' Feedback After a Spiritual Group Psychotherapy for Inpatient, Residential, and Intensive Treatment (SPIRIT)
International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
|July 9, 2024
Summary
Patient feedback on spiritual group therapy highlights the value of connection and openness. Improvements suggested include longer sessions and better group dynamics for enhanced spiritual interventions.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Spiritual group therapy interventions are increasingly utilized in hospital settings.
- Qualitative patient feedback is crucial for refining therapeutic approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To gather and analyze qualitative feedback from inpatients undergoing spiritual group therapy.
- To identify key elements that facilitate positive experiences and areas for improvement in the intervention.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative analysis of feedback provided by 654 inpatients participating in spiritual group therapy.
- Feedback focused on helpful aspects and suggestions for enhancement of the group intervention.
Main Results:
- Patients valued connection, openness, and discussions about spirituality.
- Key suggestions included extending session duration, increasing meeting frequency, and improving group dynamics through better screening and balanced participation.
Conclusions:
- Connection, openness, and spirituality are vital components for effective spiritual group therapy in hospitals.
- Findings inform future research, training programs, and clinical practice for spiritual interventions.
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