Consumer satisfaction with inpatient psychiatric treatment among persons with severe mental illness

Hackman A, Brown C, Yang Y, Goldberg R, Kreyenbuhl J, Lucksted A, Wohlheiter K, Dixon L. Consumer satisfaction with inpatient psychiatric treatment among persons with severe mental illness. Community mental health journal. 2007 Dec 1; 43(6):551-64.

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Consumer satisfaction with inpatient care is an important component of quality of care and a recovery-oriented system of care. This study assessed association of patient, demographic and process of care variables with inpatient satisfaction focusing on modifiable service delivery factors. Participants were 136 people with psychotic or affective disorders recruited from VA inpatient units who were interviewed with an extensive assessment. Staff teaching efforts regarding medication, illness management, substance abuse, outpatient treatment and living skills were significantly associated with greater levels of satisfaction with care, controlling for demographic and clinical variables. This may reflect value consumers place on staff time, attention and communication. Teaching may enhance self-efficacy and hope thereby facilitating recovery.