Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioural Group Therapy for Inpatients
Author Information
Author(s): Veltro Franco, Falloon Ian, Vendittelli Nicola, Oricchio Ines, Scinto Antonella, Gigantesco Antonella, Morosini Pierluigi
Primary Institution: Dipartimento di Salute Mentale, ASL 3 'Centro Molise', Campobasso, Italy
Hypothesis
To measure the effectiveness of manualized cognitive-behavioural group therapy (CBGT) when it is integrated into the routine care on a general hospital psychiatric inpatient unit.
Conclusion
It is probable that the improvements observed were attributable to the group therapy.
Supporting Evidence
- 90% of inpatients attended the group therapy sessions.
- Readmission rates declined from 38% to 24% after the introduction of CBGT.
- Compulsory admissions were reduced from 17% to 4%.
Takeaway
This study found that group therapy helped patients in a psychiatric hospital feel better and reduced the need for them to come back to the hospital.
Methodology
A pre-post design was used to measure various indicators before and after the introduction of CBGT over two years.
Potential Biases
The study may not generalize due to the lack of randomization and potential confounding factors.
Limitations
This is not a randomized controlled trial and relies on historical controls.
Participant Demographics
Patients included were primarily diagnosed with schizophrenia and mood disorders.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < .04
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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