Token Reinforcement in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation of Individuals with Chronic Mental Illness: Is It Effective over Time?.

Rimmerman, A.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ435877

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Token Reinforcement in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation of Individuals with Chronic Mental Illness: Is It Effective over Time?

Rimmerman, A.; And Others

International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, v14 n2 p123-30 Jun 1991

Adults (n=202) with chronic mental illness received token economic reinforcement along with their medication therapy and psychotherapy. Over 18 months, the token economy resulted in positive, though marginal, gains to outcome measures of rehospitalization rate, symptomatology, social integration activities, and daily living skills, compared to a control group. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Adults, Chronic Illness, Drug Therapy, Group Homes, Longitudinal Studies, Mental Disorders, Mental Health, Outcomes of Treatment, Positive Reinforcement, Program Effectiveness, Psychotherapy, Rehabilitation, Token Economy

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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