Establishing family inclusive acute inpatient mental health services: a staff training programme in Somerset

作者:Stanbridge Roger I*; Burbach Frank R; Leftwich Simon H
来源:Journal of Family Therapy, 2009, 31(3): 233-249.
DOI:10.1111/j.1467-6427.2009.00467.x

摘要

In spite of policies advocating the involvement of families in the care of mental health service users in the UK there are few examples of training initiatives to bring this about. This article describes the delivery of a whole-team training initiative to promote family inclusive working in all acute inpatient units in Somerset. The three-day staff-training programme is described and training outcomes are reported. Staff reported a significant increase in confidence in their skills for working with families, and a pre- and post-training case note audit showed an increased consideration of the needs of families. This was accompanied by a modest increase in the average number of family meetings. Obstacles to family inclusive ways of working on inpatient units are described, and strategies to overcome these are discussed.

  • 出版日期2009-8