Table 2 Information needs and participation needs derived from focus group discussion
Information needs (22 items) | Participation needs (16 items) |
|---|---|
Information on the classifications of mental illnesses, signs and symptoms and factors contributing to relapse | Collaborating with professionals in setting treatment and care plans |
Information on the reasons for in-patient admission and related ordinance | Learning and practising self-management |
Information on different residential placements | Enquiring about personal needs and arrangements |
Information on daytime training placements after discharge from in-patient setting | Providing opinion on how to improve the services and facilities of ward |
Information on the criteria and arrangements for discharge | Keeping in touch with the outside world |
Information on the ways to raise self-image and overcome stigma adhered to people with mental illnesses | Expressing needs and following up whether needs are meet |
Information on hospital fees and application of financial assistance | Understanding the treatment and rehabilitation plans and providing enough information for healthcare professionals to take reference |
Information on the reasons behind the hospital rules and regulations | Learning from other patients |
Information on the daily routine and schedules of ward | Reporting discomfort actively |
Information on how to maintain good physical health | Expressing personal feelings |
Information on the arrangements at different stages of rehabilitation including pre-discharge arrangements | Preparing for the interview with healthcare professionals |
Information on the news from the outside world | Learning how to cope with stress and prevent relapse |
Information on patient’s right (including ways of expressing opinion and making enquiries) | Participating in vocational training |
Information on how relatives can accept, participate and help | Participating in social activities |
Information on job acquisition | Participating in training of domestic and self-care skill |
Information on stress management and relapse prevention | Learning how to take care of others |
Information on alcohol and substance misuse | |
Information on the schedule of meetings with healthcare professionals | |
Information on community services and resources | |
Information on the different kinds of care and rehabilitation services | |
Information on medication prescriptions | |
Information on the importance of psychiatric drug taking and its side effects |