Method for the study of the effectiveness of attendance in the multiple-family group on overall client treatment in a day-hospital setting.

Abstract

Client satisfaction in a specific day-hospital session was demonstrated using an evolving questionnaire process. This process consists of phases in which the questionnaire is systematically revised based upon significant findings from the previous questionnaire, further client input, and the application of pertinent theoretical frameworks. In the present study, two phases of revision are described to determine specific aspects of client satisfaction from attendance in a multiple-family group (MFG). Mahler's theory of separation-individuation and Russell's circumplex model were used in the revision of critical items from Questionnaire 1 used in Questionnaire 2. Results of Questionnaire 2 yielded more refined data of discrete aspects of client satisfaction from attendance in the MFG. Thus, these results will be used to devise Questionnaire 3 in the next phase of the questionnaire evolution process.