There is a dearth of articles addressing psychoeducational multifamily groups for adults with intellectual disabilities. The objective of this study is to investigate the participants' experiences of being part of a group like this. The group intervention had been slightly modified due to the participants' intellectual disabilities. Four patients, their close relatives, and community professional caregivers were interviewed using a semi-structured scheme. The four patients had participated in different groups. Three of them had autism spectrum disorder in addition to intellectual disabilities and mental illness. None of the patients were in the most acute phase during the group intervention. Topics discussed in the group sessions encompassed friendship, personal economy, hygiene, understanding of mental illness, and the need for help. A basic meal was served at every group meeting. The experiences were favorable.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2016.1251514DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

intellectual disabilities
16
mental illness
12
psychoeducational multifamily
8
multifamily groups
8
disabilities mental
8
group intervention
8
group
5
patients' family
4
family members'
4
members' professional
4

Similar Publications

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!