A mixed-methods study exploring therapeutic relationships and their association with service user satisfaction in acute psychiatric wards and crisis residential alternatives

Background: Service user dissatisfaction with acute psychiatric wards is frequent. Previous studies indicate that service users prefer crisis houses, but we lack clear quantitative evidence about why. Qualitative studies suggest the quality of staff–service user relationships may be key. Aims: (1) T...

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Main Authors: Angela Sweeney, Sarah Fahmy, Fiona Nolan, Nicola Morant, Zoe Fox, Brynmor Lloyd-Evans, David Osborn, Emma Burgess, Helen Gilburt, Rosemarie McCabe, Sonia Johnson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2014-07-01
Series:Health Services and Delivery Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hsdr02220