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Psychosocial approaches to inpatient young-adult treatment
ScholarsArchive at Oregon State University
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Psychosocial approaches to inpatient young-adult treatment |
| Names |
Chin, Alexander Ryan
(creator) |
| Date Issued | 2013 (iso8601) |
| Note | Access restricted to the OSU Community |
| Abstract | The current study investigated current practices in the field of inpatient psychiatry working with the young adult population, as well as how prevalent trends in the economy and insurance impact this population's treatment. Best practices as well as current and evidence-based treatments for young adults were sought to identify and develop a lens through which modem, young adult treatment can progress. Further, this research sought to identify common psychiatric diagnoses received by young adults, and the potential symptoms young adults may face due to their mental illness. A program for young adults was created based off of these findings. Numerous treatment programs were identified, but barriers to treatment included potential financial limitations for the patient, as well as a present lack of programming specific to young adults and their needs, on a holistic level. Key treatment features for this proposed young adult program include psychosocial rehabilitation from a brief perspective, staff retraining to reduce stigma, and increased focus on the transition to outpatient or community based treatment. A novel 14-day treatment program at the inpatient level of care was proposed. The primary focus of treatment is on psychosocial rehabilitation, as well as community re-engagement and skills acquisition. Over the full two weeks, 12 treatment topics will be addressed. Treatment will occur primarily through group therapy. Each treatment topic includes psychoeducation as well as discussion and worksheet oriented activities. Upon discharge, patients will be provided with binders o f their work, and a compilation of any resources they built up or received while hospitalized. Two main limitations were the medical model and insurance. This proposed program would likely function well as an "added value" program, and as a way to initiate treatment, with continued care in a lower level, such as a partial day hospitalization or outpatient program. |
| Genre | Thesis |
| Topic | Psychiatric hospital patients -- Mental health services -- United States |
| Identifier | http://hdl.handle.net/1957/50929 |
