Treatment effectiveness outcome research in adult partial hospitalization.

The pilot study at Charter Kingwood was designed as an integral part of continuous quality improvement. Research focused on patient appropriateness and outcome treatment results. The Day Therapy Appropriateness Scale was administered along with pre and post tests of the Index of Self Esteem (ISE) and General Contentment Scale (GCS). Other instruments included a Patient Satisfaction Survey and alumni quarterly follow-up checklist letter. The outcome study demonstrates that patients were appropriately placed in treatment and improved with treatment. Results showed that patients improved 20% after 2 weeks of intensive group therapies. The Patient Satisfaction Survey had 17 items and 4 categories to select degrees of satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the overall program, staff, therapy groups, and individualized treatment goals. Results supported a 90% overall satisfaction with services provided. An alumni quarterly follow-up emphasizing postdischarge planning and aftercare verified that 96.3% of participants benefited from the program, 82% participated in aftercare, and 98.3% would recommend significant others for treatment.