Psychosocial Rehabilitation Centres At Pune: Multidisciplinary Teams Perspective

Research Article
Sheela Upendra and Sheetal Barde
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2017.0810.0950
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
Psychosocial rehabilitation; Multidisciplinary team, perspective
Abstract: 

Objective: To explore the need of psychosocial rehabilitation centre for person with Mental illness. Methods: Cross sectional research design was, in depth semi structured interview techniques was used in the study. Interviews of Psychiatrist, Psychiatric social worker, Vocational therapist, Psychiatric counsellor, Psychiatric Nurse and Psychiatric nurse educator were conducted. Over a period of three weeks, interview was conducted. The recordings of the interviews were transcribed to managed the data. The process of reducing, categorizing and analysing the data was conducted using key themes. All relevant data protection measures were adhered to. Results: The qualitative analysis led to emergence of four themes; from each disciplines point of view. Need of psychosocial rehabilitation centre: arise out of increasing percentage of mental disorders across the globe. Quality care: Psychosocial rehabilitation services enhance the standards of care and the outcome of therapeutic approach can be measured in standardized way. Social/ Community adjustment: mental illness individual to adjust better in the community and turns more adaptable in nature in society Increased Employability: Initiates of Minister of social justice and empowerment, Govt. of India provides incentives to employers to the person with disabilities. Conclusions: Need of Psychosocial rehabilitation centres were expressed by the people involved from different discipline should lead to increased attention for rehabilitation services through rehabilitation centres. Understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation services through centres for person with mental illness should contribute to changes in clinical and organizational practices.