Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

The mental hospital revisited: a program

K H Brey

    Schizophrenia Bulletin
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    The Psychosocial Rehabilitation Entry Project (PREP) at Florida Mental Health Institute (FMHI) uses peer management for better patient outcomes. This active, participatory approach significantly lowers rehospitalization rates compared to traditional mental health treatment.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    The missing midwife: why a training programme failed.

    South Asian review·1971
    Same author

    The missing midwife: why a training program failed.

    South Asian review·1971
    Same journal

    Reconsidering the Term "Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia".

    Schizophrenia bulletin·2026
    Same journal

    The Effect of Semaglutide on Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain and Other Metabolic Parameters, among a Cohort of Inpatients.

    Schizophrenia bulletin·2026
    Same journal

    Comparing Apples to Oranges Obscures Tortoises Beating Hares: The Relationship Between Rate of Antipsychotic Tapering and Relapse.

    Schizophrenia bulletin·2026
    Same journal

    Beyond the Need for Speed: D2 Receptor Affinity Predicts Relapse after Antipsychotic Tapering in First Episode Psychosis.

    Schizophrenia bulletin·2026
    Same journal

    Correction to: The Mini-CAARMS: Development and Validation of a Short Version of the Comprehensive Assessment of AT Risk Mental States to Facilitate Preventive Psychiatry.

    Schizophrenia bulletin·2026
    Same journal

    Longitudinal Impact of Birthweight and its Polygenic Risk Score on Glucose and Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain in First Episode Psychosis.

    Schizophrenia bulletin·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry and Mental Health
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Traditional inpatient mental health treatment models often lack active client engagement.
    • There is a need for innovative approaches to improve patient independence and reduce rehospitalization rates.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the implementation and outcomes of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Entry Project (PREP) at the Florida Mental Health Institute (FMHI).
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of a participatory, peer-management treatment approach in an inpatient psychiatric setting.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Entry Project (PREP) in a 32-bed inpatient unit.
    • Utilizing a small group, peer-management strategy to foster client growth, independence, and responsibility.
    • Comparing rehospitalization rates with a traditional treatment modality.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • The PREP program demonstrated a significantly lower rehospitalization rate compared to traditional treatment.
    • The active, participatory approach appeared more effective in promoting client growth and independence.

    Conclusions:

    • The Psychosocial Rehabilitation Entry Project (PREP) offers a promising alternative to traditional inpatient mental health care.
    • Peer-management and active participation are key components for successful psychosocial rehabilitation and reduced rehospitalization.