Developing a realist theory of psychosocial rehabilitation: the Clubhouse model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychosocial rehabilitation is a service that supports recovery from mental illness by providing opportunities for skill development, self-determination, and social interaction. One type of psychosocial rehabilitation is the Clubhouse model. The purpose of the current project was to create, test, and refine a realist theory of psychosocial rehabilitation at Progress Place, an accredited Clubhouse.

Method

Realist evaluation is a theory driven evaluation that uncovers contexts, mechanisms, and outcomes, in order to develop a theory as to how a program works. The current study involved two phases, encompassing four steps: Phase 1 included (1) initial theory development and (2) initial theory refinement; and Phase 2 included (3) theory testing and (4) refinement.

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SUBMITTER: Mutschler C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6004683 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature