Affiliations: School of Social Work, University of South Florida,
Tampa, FL, USA | School of Social Work, Florida State University,
Tallahassee, FL, USA
Note: [] Address for correspondence: Michael G. Rank, Ph.D., University
of South Florida, School of Social Work, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, MGY 132,
Tampa, FL 33620-6600, USA. Tel.: +1 813 974 1374; Fax: +1 813 974 4675; E-mail:
[email protected]
Abstract: This research study intended to determine which patient diagnostic
group benefited most from an extended care psychiatric rehabilitation program
(Program). Archival data were used to assess the completion rates among those
subjected to one or more of the Program's treatment modalities. A correlational
design was used to determine whether demographic or diagnostic variables were
related to program completion. The results indicate that patients with a
diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder or bipolar disorder are the most
likely diagnostic groups to benefit from participation in an extended care
psychiatric rehabilitation program. Those patients with a diagnosis of
schizophrenia or substance abuse may not be appropriate for this type of
treatment program, and in this study, were the least likely to benefit.
