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Intermittent Treatment in the University Hospital Vrače

Intermittent hospital treatment is a transitional form of treatment ; between in patient and out patient treatment. Specifically, it is a one-day intensive outpatient treatment, which involves a wide range of interventions determined by the patient's medical needs and personal preferences. This form of treatment includes psychiatric examination, participation in psychotherapeutic activities with a social pedagogue and psychologist, supportive group with a social worker, occupational therapy with an occupational therapist, and a series of other socio therapeutical techniques are also applied to work with the patient. Nurses give counseling on weight and diet, with regular checks of blood pressure and blood sugar. Intermittent treatment lasts a maximum of one year, with regular 1 – month intervals. We consider this form of treatment, which implies an increased commitment to the patient, especially important not only for early detection of the disorders but also for permanently maintain treatment motivation. As most mental illnesses are chronic, they require long- term therapy. This, in turn, requires a good understanding of treatment and sustainable motivation for the healing process. Motivation is a process that requires constant work of all experts of the team. In this treatment, the patient's family is actively involved. Lack of community treatment is an additional reason for developing this type of intervention. That’s why we consider Intermittent hospital extremely useful and necessary.

Intermittent treatment, psychiatry, interdisciplinarity

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