ABSTRACT Bibliotherapy has developed from prescribed self-help books from a clinician to groups where a selection of poetry is read aloud. There is little research on the benefit of a reading group on an older adult psychiatric ward. This research aims to identify the experiences of participants in a reading group, investigating the value of reading aloud. Ten 1 hour groups were run on a psychiatric ward. Using phenomenographic methods participants were interviewed and the transcripts analysed. There were 39 attendances with 15 different people attending. Of the 15 people who attended 4 consented to take part in the research. Of those interviewed experiences emerged of empathy, confidence, and identity. Reading aloud increased confidence and a sense of self-identity. Using themes, topics could be discussed and feelings and emotions articulated in a safe and supportive environment. However further research is suggested before Bibliotherapy is recommended as part of routine clinical practice.

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在老年住院心理健康评估和治疗病房参加书目疗法/诗歌小组的老年人的经历

摘要 书目疗法已经从临床医生的处方自助书籍发展为朗读诗歌选集的团体。很少有关于阅读小组在老年精神科病房中的好处的研究。本研究旨在确定阅读小组参与者的经历，调查大声阅读的价值。10 个 1 小时小组在精神病房进行。使用现象学方法采访了参与者并分析了成绩单。共有 39 人出席，15 人出席。在参加的 15 人中，有 4 人同意参与研究。在接受采访的经历中，出现了同理心、自信和认同感。大声朗读会增加信心和自我认同感。使用主题，可以在安全和支持的环境中讨论主题并表达感受和情绪。然而，在推荐书目疗法作为常规临床实践的一部分之前，建议进行进一步研究。