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Table 5 Participation needs

From: Pathway to mental health recovery: a qualitative and quantitative study on the needs of Chinese psychiatric inpatients

Participation needs (16 items)

Frequency (n = 183)

Frequency rank

Collaborating with professionals in setting treatment and care plans

129

4

Learning and practising self-management

132

3

Enquiring about personal needs and arrangements

142

1

Providing opinion on how to improve the services and facilities of ward

107

 

Keeping in touch with the outside world

135

2

Expressing needs and following up whether needs are meet

119

6

Understanding the treatment and rehabilitation plans and providing enough information for healthcare professionals to take reference

95

 

Learning from other patients

91

 

Reporting discomfort actively

121

5

Expressing personal feelings

118

7

Preparing for the interview with healthcare professionals

90

 

Learning how to cope with stress and prevent relapse

106

 

Participating in vocational training

116

9

Participating in social activities

118

8

Participating in training of domestic and self-care skill

111

10

Learning how to take care of others

78