Abstract
We undertook a study on the staff group of an in-patient unit for deaf patients which is run on therapeutic community principles. The study addressed attendance patterns and attitudes of staff to the group, using a Questionnaire with open and closed Questions. About half of the staff found the group useful and attended with some regularity, while a minority expressed negative opinions and did not attend. There were conflicting views about the boundaries of the group and is purpose. The implications for setting up and running a staff group are discussed.
Highlights
We undertook a study on the staff group of an in-patient unit for deaf patients which Is run on therapeutic community principles
In spite of the proliferation of staff groups of various kinds in general psychiatric, psychotherapeutlc and general medical settings, there is a conspicuous absence of efforts to evaluate such groups
Staff groups are regarded as especially important in therapeutic communities where they may provide a means of understanding conflicts in tmheembberorsa'der Icnotemrpmeursnoitnyal and preonbhleamnc-esolvsitnagff ability (Kennard & Roberts, 1983)
Summary
We undertook a study on the staff group of an in-patient unit for deaf patients which Is run on therapeutic community principles. There is often a demand for a group from staff, confusion about its purpose and structure exists. In this study we examined a staff group at a psychiatric unit for deaf sign language users, looking at general issues and issues specific to working with a deaf client group with deaf and hearing staff.
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