How Does Therapist Engagement Affect Group Psychotherapy Rates in an Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Facility?
Date of Award
8-1-2024
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
