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

• Main Authors: Angela Sweeney (Author), Sarah Fahmy (Author), Fiona Nolan (Author), Nicola Morant (Author), Zoe Fox (Author), Brynmor Lloyd-Evans (Author), David Osborn (Author), Emma Burgess (Author), Helen Gilburt (Author), Rosemarie McCabe (Author), Sonia Johnson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: National Institute for Health Research, 2014-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...