Evaluate the application of current literature to clinical practice

Introduction: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the article “The Use of Group Work In Psychiatric Inpatient Settings” and discuss its applicability to clinical practice.

Overview of the article:

The article discusses the use of group work in psychiatric inpatient settings. The following questions are answered in this section:

• What type of group was discussed? The article discussed psychotherapeutic groups.
• Who were the participants in the group? Why were they selected? Participants in the group were psychiatric inpatients who were selected based on their ability to participate in group therapy.
• What was the setting of the group? The setting of the group was a psychiatric inpatient unit.
• How often did the group meet? The group met daily.
• What was the duration of the group therapy? The duration of the group therapy was not mentioned in the article.
• What curative factors might be important for this group and why? The curative factors that might be important for this group include universality, altruism, and imparting information. Universality helps individuals realize that they are not alone in their struggles. Altruism allows individuals to feel good about themselves by helping others. Imparting information allows individuals to learn new coping skills and gain knowledge about mental health.
• What “exclusion criteria” did the authors mention? The authors did not mention any exclusion criteria.

Findings/outcomes of the study:

The study found that group work can be beneficial in psychiatric inpatient settings. The participants reported feeling supported, gaining insight into their mental health conditions, and learning new coping skills. The study suggests that group work can be used as a supplement to individual therapy to improve patient outcomes.

Applicability to clinical practice:

The findings of this study can translate into practice with my own client groups. Group therapy can be used as a supplement to individual therapy to improve patient outcomes. It provides a supportive environment for individuals to learn new coping skills, gain insight into their mental health conditions, and feel less isolated. It can be particularly beneficial for individuals who may feel alone in their struggles and need the support of others who have similar experiences.

Limitations of the study:

One limitation of the study is that it was conducted in a psychiatric inpatient unit, which may not be representative of all clinical settings. Additionally, the duration of the group therapy was not mentioned, which could impact the generalizability of the findings. Finally, the study did not mention any exclusion criteria, which could impact the applicability of the findings to other clinical settings.