Implementing outcomes in specialist psychiatric rehabilitation mental health services : a routine clinical audit

Abstract EN

Ojective : there is no standardized methodology to evaluate the effectiveness of psychiatric rehabilitation services.

we aimed to achieve this using empirical indicators for efficacy.

method : data were collected from routine clinical electronic notes.

the subjective experience of recovery was explored using the recovery assessment scale (ras-24) questionnaire and meta-cognitive abilities using the meta-cognitions questionnaire (mcq-30) questionnaire, in twenty-three individuals in an NHS trust rehabilitation service.

results : all clients were independent in their daily living skills.

however, their main social interactions were limited.

none of the individuals had finished any higher education; one person was able to secure a paid job.

the rate of stepping down care from the rehabilitation team was low.

the mcq-30 and the ras-24 scores were satisfactory.

conclusion : social and psychological functioning and reduction in the amount of support needed can be measured using everyday practice indicators combined with self-rated questionnaires to determine subjective recovery experience.