This study went some distance in the development of a framework for a theoretical basis for psychosocial rehabilitation and certainly supported the contention that psychosocial rehabilitation is that set of processes based on at least thirteen of the principles as a necessary cluster. It was decided to use the original set of principle as elucidated in Cnaan's paper in the 1988 Psychosocial Rehabilitation Journal rather than the 1990 version, as it reflected more precisely the original concept in a far more accessible language. People have the right and responsibility for self-determination Services should be provided in as normalised environment as possible. Differential needs and care. Commitment from staff members.
Care is provided in an intimate environment without professional, authoritative shield and barriers.
Changing the environment. No limits on participation. There is an emphasis on a social rather than a medical model of care. Emphasis is on the client's strengths rather than on pathologies. Emphasis is on the here and now rather than on problems from the past.