Service Evaluation of Multidisciplinary Therapy on an Acute Psychiatric Ward

Abstract

This service evaluation study aimed to demonstrate the impact of implementing ward‐based multidisciplinary therapy input on an acute psychiatric ward in a London hospital for a six‐month period. The results indicated a high level of patient engagement with the project and referrals facilitated for patients following discharge. A reduction of incidents on the ward was reported over the project period compared to the previous year and there was less use of containment measures by staff by the end of the project. Recommendations are made for service improvement.

Citation

Gibson, R., Novakovic, A., Francis, K., McGilloway, K., Adkin, A. and Odekunle, S. (2008), "Service Evaluation of Multidisciplinary Therapy on an Acute Psychiatric Ward", Mental Health Review Journal, Vol. 13 No. 3, pp. 32-39. https://doi.org/10.1108/13619322200800020