The development of an occupational therapy intervention for adults with a diagnosed psychotic disorder following discharge from hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A deterioration in mental health and admission to an acute mental health unit can result in skill loss and decreased participation in daily life. Furthermore, discharge from hospital is associated with high risks of social isolation and suicide. This intervention development study aims to describe the rationale, methods and processes of developing an intervention for adults with a diagnosed psychotic disorder following discharge from hospital. The intervention aims to increase participation in self-care and leisure, wellbeing and quality of life and reduce crisis service use.

Methods

The UK Medical Research Council framework for the development of complex interventions was used to guide the process of developing the intervention to ensure the developed interventio

SUBMITTER: Birken M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5914033 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature