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M E Rauktis

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PubMed1998

Focus groups, program evaluation and the mentally ill: a case study.

This article uses a case example to describe how focus group interviews were utilized in evaluating mental health services for individuals with a serious and persistent mental illness. The method, questions, and recruitment process are summarized along with a description of the focus group interaction. Modifications of logistic procedures and moderator skills are also presented along with the limitations and benefits of using this method for the purpose of evaluation.

Focus Groups↗
PubMed1995

Negative social interactions, distress, and depression among those caring for a seriously and persistently mentally ill relative.

Investigated both positive and negative social interactions and their effect on mental health for 106 individuals caring for a seriously mentally ill family member. Results from mixed-model (hierarchial and stepwise) multiple regression analyses in which caregiver age, socioeconomic status, caregiving demand, and severity of patient symptoms was controlled showed that negative social interaction accounted for a significant portion of variance in the caregivers' feelings of distress and depression. Moderated multiple regression analyses showed that under conditions of high negative interaction, the relationship between demand and distress was intensified. Implications of these findings for the conceptualization and measurement of negative social interaction as well as its clinical implications were discussed.

Adult↗