An analysis of existing theory, research, and practice in the fields both of psychosocial rehabilitation of chronic mental patients and of psychosocial interventions with older persons is presented in this study. Concepts and ideas are extracted from this literature and reformulated in a model of community-based psychosocial rehabilitation specifically tailored to the needs of older chronic mental patients. The model incorporates features of psychosocial rehabilitation such as the concept of a psychosocial center within a community, the importance of membership and of being needed, the expectation for maximum functioning, and the training, support, and opportunities for normalization necessary for such functioning. Companion concepts and themes from the gerontology literature are also included: the potential benefits of productivity and activity within the therapeutic milieu; the provision of opportunities for decision-making; the need for privacy and autonomy; and the importance of maximizing clients' feelings of control over their lives. Practical applications of the model are outlined, and implications for theory and practice are drawn. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 42-12, Section: A, page: 5025. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1982.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_74713 |
| Contributors | FINNERTY-FRIED, PAMELA., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 314 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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