A study on the feasibility of delivering a psychologically informed ward‐based intervention on an acute mental health ward

• DOI: 10.1002/cpp.2597
• Publication Date: 2021-04-12T07:46:59Z
• Authors: Jessica Raphael; Taryn Hutchinson; Gillian Haddock; Richard Emsley; Sandra Bucci; Karina Lovell; Dawn Edge; Owen Price; Alisa Udachina; Christine Day; Catherine Cross; Craig Peak; Richard Drake; Katherine Berry
• Keywords: Attrition; Psychiatric ward

Acute mental health inpatient wards have been criticized for being nontherapeutic. The study aimed to test the feasibility of delivering a psychologically informed intervention in these settings. This single-arm evaluated clinical psychologists ward-based psychological service model over 6-month period on two acute wards. Data were gathered assess trial design parameters and gathering patient/staff outcome data. Psychologists able deliver key elements intervention. Baseline staff patient participant recruitment targets met. However, there was significant attrition at follow-up, with incorrect contact details discharge primary reason. Implementation appears feasible when implemented flexibly. It is recruit participants collect measures period. greater efforts need be taken trace movement following discharge.