Abstract
A recovery-oriented manual was developed for patients with schizophrenia and suicidality. It included psychoeducational information,
vignettes, “workbook” sections and was reviewed by experts in suicidology, recovery, patient education, manual development
and psychosocial interventions. The revised version was tested in 22 consumers with schizophrenia and a history of suicidality.
Consumer-based focus groups yielded five key themes which were used to further refine the manual. A satisfaction survey indicated
that 85% stated the manual was ‘somewhat easy’, ‘easy’ or ‘very easy to read.’ All stated it was ‘very useful’, ‘useful’ or
‘somewhat useful. Thus, the manual appears to be acceptable and useful.
vignettes, “workbook” sections and was reviewed by experts in suicidology, recovery, patient education, manual development
and psychosocial interventions. The revised version was tested in 22 consumers with schizophrenia and a history of suicidality.
Consumer-based focus groups yielded five key themes which were used to further refine the manual. A satisfaction survey indicated
that 85% stated the manual was ‘somewhat easy’, ‘easy’ or ‘very easy to read.’ All stated it was ‘very useful’, ‘useful’ or
‘somewhat useful. Thus, the manual appears to be acceptable and useful.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Brief Report
- Pages 1-4
- DOI 10.1007/s10597-011-9477-7
- Authors
- J. Kasckow, VA Pittsburgh Health Care System MIRECC, Behavioral Health, 7180 Highland Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
- C. Appelt, VA Pittsburgh Health Care System MIRECC, 7180 Highland Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
- G. L. Haas, UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
- S. Huegel, VA Pittsburgh Health Care System, Behavioral Health, 7180 Highland Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
- L. Fox, VA Pittsburgh Health Care System MIRECC, 7180 Highland Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
- J. Gurklis, VA Pittsburgh Health Care System, Behavioral Health, 7180 Highland Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
- S. Zickmund, Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, 7180 Highland Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
- D. Daley, UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
- Journal Community Mental Health Journal
- Online ISSN 1573-2789
- Print ISSN 0010-3853