1. Objectifs

Intentions :
« This study prospectively assessed the preferences and satisfaction of […] psychiatric inpatients and […] their relatives with family involvement in discharge planning. » (pp. 297-298)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
- « The study took place at the Adult Services of the Douglas Hospital, a 250-bed psychiatric hospital offering ultra-specialized services and sectorized psychiatric services to the population of the south-west region of Montreal. » (p. 301)
- « 98 psychiatric inpatients and 40 of their relatives […]. » (p. 297)

Instruments :
« Four scales were constructed to measure the Preferences and the Satisfaction of clients and relatives regarding relative involvement in the preparation for discharge from the hospital. » (p. 302)

Types de traitement des données :
Analyse statistique

3. Résumé

« Preferences noted by most participants included information concerning patient health status, ways to prevent further hospitalizations, services for relatives, and signs of patient decompensation. More relatives than patients felt that post-discharge residence and activities were important areas to be involved in. Most participants were satisfied if relatives were involved in discharge planning. However, up to 89% of patients, and 84% of relatives, reported no communication between clinical staff and relatives regarding discharge. When this was the case, satisfaction rates dropped sharply, especially for relatives. The need for increased communication between clinicians and relatives regarding discharge planning remains a problem. » (p. 298)