Victimization of patients with severe psychiatric disorders: prevalence, risk factors, protective factors and consequences for mental health. A longitudinal study

BMC Public Health

Study Protocol

Martijn Kikkert¹  Jaap Peen¹  Rien Van¹  Pim Duurkoop¹  Jack JM Dekker²  Jan Theunissen³ 

[1] Arkin Institute for Mental Health, PO Box 75848, 1070 AV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands;Arkin Institute for Mental Health, PO Box 75848, 1070 AV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands;Professor of Clinical Psychology, Free University of Amsterdam, Room 2B-73, Van der Boechorststraat 1, 1081 CD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands;GGZ in Geest: Mental Health Care, Overschiestraat 57, 1062 HN, Amsterdam, The Netherlands;

关键词: Mental Health Care;    Psychiatric Patient;    Severe Mental Illness;    Mental Health Care Service;    Mental Health Organization;   

DOI  :  10.1186/1471-2458-10-687

 received in 2010-10-04, accepted in 2010-11-10,  发布年份 2010

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundVictimization among people with a Severe Mental Illness is a common phenomenon. The objectives of this study proposal are: to delineate the extent and kind of victimization in a representative sample of chronic psychiatric patients; to contribute to the development and validation of a set of instruments registering victimization of psychiatric patients; to determine risk factors and protective factors; and to gain insight into the possible consequences of victimization.Methods/DesignAn extensive data set of 323 patients with Sever Mental Illness (assessed 4 years ago) is used. In 2010 a second measurement will be performed, enabling longitudinal research on the predictors and consequences of victimization.DiscussionThe consequences of (re)victimization have barely been subjected to analysis, partially due to the lack of a comprehensive, conceptual model for victimization. This research project will contribute significantly to the scientific development of the conceptual model of victimization in chronic psychiatric patients.

【 授权许可】

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