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[What does an Ideal Day Centre Look Like? The User Perspective on Day-Structuring Programmes for People with Mental
Sonja Mötteli1,2, Christine Adamus1,2, Kim Sutor3
1Zentrum Psychiatrische Rehabilitation, Universitäre Psychiatrische Dienste Bern (UPD), Schweiz.
Objective:
Day centres for people with mental disabilities are widespread. Nevertheless, there are only a few studies on their utilisation and effectiveness. This study examines what an ideal day centre should look like from the perspective of the users.
Methods:
Six guided focus groups were conducted with 4-8 users each. The discussions were transcribed verbatim and analysed using qualitative content analysis.
Results:
36 participants (67% women, aged 20-62 years). The day centres fulfilled 5 functions: Improving mental health, experiencing community, maintaining daily structure, meaningful occupation and building up workability. The results revealed important aspects of organisation, current and desired activities and support.
Conclusion:
Day centres are seen as an elementary component of intermediate mental health care. Users have clear ideas about how day centres can support their social and occupational rehabilitation.
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