Lorenzo Burti1, Ernesto Guerriero. 1. Department of Medicine and Public Health, Section of Psychiatry, University of Verona, Verona. lorenzo.burti@univr.it
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To discuss the difficulties encountered in providing rehabilitation to multi-problematic clients, and possible remedies. METHOD: The principles of psychiatric rehabilitation are outlined in the frame of the bio-psycho-social model and in the light of long-term follow-up studies. The limits of professional services and the importance of natural networks for successful rehabilitation and social adjustment are highlighted. RESULTS: Worker cooperatives and consumer self-help associations seem to successfully complement health and social services in meeting the complex needs of this population. CONCLUSIONS: The integration of formal and informal networks of care is a major challenge and a relatively neglected, but important area of interest in contemporary psychiatric rehabilitation.
OBJECTIVE: To discuss the difficulties encountered in providing rehabilitation to multi-problematic clients, and possible remedies. METHOD: The principles of psychiatric rehabilitation are outlined in the frame of the bio-psycho-social model and in the light of long-term follow-up studies. The limits of professional services and the importance of natural networks for successful rehabilitation and social adjustment are highlighted. RESULTS: Worker cooperatives and consumer self-help associations seem to successfully complement health and social services in meeting the complex needs of this population. CONCLUSIONS: The integration of formal and informal networks of care is a major challenge and a relatively neglected, but important area of interest in contemporary psychiatric rehabilitation.
Authors: Lorenzo Burti; Francesco Amaddeo; Marta Ambrosi; Chiara Bonetto; Doriana Cristofalo; Mirella Ruggeri; Michele Tansella Journal: Community Ment Health J Date: 2005-12