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It is reported that the thesis section is available, to publish abstracts of postgraduate theses in the disciplinary field. Who submits your thesis, must present the title, abstract, key words (include Occupational Therapy), and a summary of 2 to 3 pages of your thesis. And `present it in Spanish, English and / or Portuguese.
Occupational therapy in short term mental health care in a private clinic
Abstract
We presented this nearly 12 year-long experience in treating acute psychiatric patients in mental health services beftting the concept of a short term mental health care in a private general care clinic at university level.
A weekly care program was designed and it includes several activities. The interventions are carried out by an occupational therapy staff; patients join in as soon as their symptoms allow them.
The program adapts to the needs and interests of the patients each week, so its
fexibility allows us to ensure that the activities have a purpose and meaning,
in a context that enhances recovery.
Patients are interviewed and evaluated at the beginning of the therapeutic process and again after participating in activities, whether individual or in a group.
Their progress is constantly discussed among the occupational therapists and with the rest of the staff involved.
Psychoeducational family and OT and medicine student training is another important part of the daily routine.
81% of the patients acknowledge the aid as helpful. Top ranking indicated in a doctoral thesis (2012) carried out in the clinic with strong suicidal attempts patients.
Since 2001, 4,150 patients have been registered, and 95% are in a occupational therapy program.
In 2011, registered 47% are diagnosed with mood disorders, followed by 18% substance abuse 9.1% schizophrenia; 6% eating disorders.
The working mode described above has proven possible and very well rated by patients, families and students.
