Intensive outpatient program

Intensive Outpatient Program

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a form of therapy that does not require the patient to stay in a hospital or medical facility. Instead, patients attend sessions for a few hours a day, several days a week.

Pronunciation

In-ten-sive Out-pa-tient Pro-gram

Etymology

The term "Intensive Outpatient Program" is derived from the intensity of the program (intensive), the fact that it is not inpatient (outpatient), and the structured nature of the treatment (program).

Definition

An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a treatment and support program used primarily to treat eating disorders, bipolar disorder, self-harm, substance abuse, and depression. IOPs are often recommended for those who do not require medically-supervised detox. IOP can also enable people to continue their recovery therapies following successful detox, on a part-time yet intensive schedule, designed to accommodate work and family life.

Related Terms

• Therapy
• Hospital
• Medical Facility
• Eating Disorders
• Bipolar Disorder
• Self-Harm
• Substance Abuse
• Depression

See Also

• Inpatient Care
• Partial Hospitalization Program
• Residential Treatment Center

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Intensive outpatient program
• Wikipedia's article - Intensive outpatient program

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