How Does Therapist Engagement Affect Group Psychotherapy Rates in an Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Facility?
Date of Award
2024
Degree Name
Ed.D. in Leadership for Organizations
Department
Department of Educational Administration
Advisor/Chair
Greg Smith
Abstract
Inpatient psychiatric facilities utilize two main forms of treatments for their patients; these are medication management and psychotherapy group sessions. Psychotherapy attendance rates at Lincoln Park Behavioral Health is low. This mixed-method action research study set out to understand what engagement techniques affected the attendance rates, the author collaborated with the facilities therapists for a better understanding. The study found that a combination of individual check ins and announcements create a higher group attendance rate.
Keywords
Inpatient Psych, Social Work, Therapist, Group Psychotherapy, Group Therapy
Rights Statement
Copyright © 2024, author.
Recommended Citation
Cox, Paige Mariah, "How Does Therapist Engagement Affect Group Psychotherapy Rates in an Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Facility?" (2024). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 7438.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/graduate_theses/7438
