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Røssvoll TB, Rosenvinge JH, Liabo K, Hanssen TA, Pettersen G. Patient and public involvement in health research from researchers' perspective. Health Expect 2023; 26:2525-2531. [PMID: 37602908 PMCID: PMC10632614 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient and public involvement (PPI) is increasingly considered an integral part of health research, and the focus has shifted from why we need PPI to how users can be involved in a meaningful way. The rationale for investigating experiences with PPI from the perspective of occupational therapy (OT)-trained researchers' originates in the interrelationship between the inclusive approach to knowledge production, and participation and inclusion as core tenets of OT. The aim of this study was to explore PPI in health research from the perspective of OT-trained researchers. METHOD Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted online with nine Norwegian researchers. The interviews were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. RESULTS Professional background and clinical experience from person-centred OT formed the foundation for how these researchers approached and facilitated PPI in their research. Valuing experiential knowledge and facilitating PPI to be meaningful for public collaborators were highlighted as essential for PPI to have an impact. The need to balance mutual expectations, requirements for research, and what might be possible to achieve within a research study were found to be vital. CONCLUSION Collaborative clinical experience constituted a sound foundation for implementing PPI in research. The occupational perspective underlines the importance of acknowledging experiential knowledge as essential to facilitating meaningful PPI. Challenges related to requirements for research and culture for implementing PPI were addressed by clarifying roles and expectations. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION Three public collaborators were involved in developing the aims, the interview guide, and the data analysis. They all had previous experience being involved in research.
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- Toril B. Røssvoll
- Department of Health and Care SciencesFaculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of NorwayTromsøNorway
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- Department of Health and Care SciencesFaculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of NorwayTromsøNorway
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- College of Medicine and Health, PenCLAHRC Patient and Public Involvement TeamUniversity of Exeter Medical SchoolExeterUK
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- Department of Health and Care SciencesFaculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of NorwayTromsøNorway
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- Department of Health and Care SciencesFaculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of NorwayTromsøNorway
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O'Shea P, Williams KE. Experiences of transition from hospital to community living via the Pathways to Community Living Initiative: A qualitative evaluation study of service users and family members. Australas Psychiatry 2023; 31:813-817. [PMID: 37919951 PMCID: PMC10725614 DOI: 10.1177/10398562231211126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE People with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) may be excluded from community-based care if their complex support needs cannot be met and are at risk of institutionalisation. The Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI) aims to address barriers to community living. This study evaluated the PCLI from the perspective of service users and family members. METHODS Evaluation questions were explored in semi-structured interviews. Transcripts were coded inductively and deductively. This article adheres to relevant EQUATOR standards for qualitative research and reporting. RESULTS There were 37 interviews with 27 service users and 12 family members. Factors associated with positive experiences of transition from hospital included detailed planning, personalised care, and staged transitions which alleviated concerns around safety, support, and coping. Community living provided opportunities to exercise greater choice and control in everyday life and, for some, to reconnect with family. Poor physical health and social isolation were noted as potential risks. CONCLUSIONS Participants regarded community living as preferable to hospital settings, and highly valued their freedom. They reported that clinical, aged care and disability supports helped them. Additional support may be required to improve physical health and social connectedness, and families appear to have unmet needs for psychosocial support.
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- Peri O'Shea
- Australian Health Services Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- Australian Health Services Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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Irgens EL, Berglen G, Christoffersen T, Henninen AP, Hermansen R, Karlsen MRE, Kokkvoll AS, Liabo K, Møllersen S, Rugland G, Stock MH, Zachariassen TO, Kjaer M. Our health, our research. Identifying public health research priorities among children and youth in a multiethnic population: protocol for a community-based participatory health research priority survey. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e072567. [PMID: 37474191 PMCID: PMC10357779 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Emphasis on public involvement (PI) in health research has increased in the last 20 years. However, there is limited literature on PI in planning and conducting population-based health research. This study aims to identify child and adolescent health research priorities among children and stakeholder groups in Northern Norway by inviting PI groups to collaborate with researchers to develop and conduct a research priority survey. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This is a community-based participatory research project. The methods for research prioritisation are informed by those developed by the James Lind Alliance. In addition, the survey design and engagement plans are developed in extensive collaboration with child and youth stakeholder groups. Nine PI groups have met three times to develop an anonymous child and youth health research priority survey, as well as strategies for recruitment and dissemination of results. All 5th-10th grade pupils in the Finnmark region will be invited to participate in the survey, as well as caretakers and adults working for and with children and youth. The survey results will be analysed in collaboration with the PI groups, and research priorities checked with existing research literature. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study is registered and approved by the Data Protection Authorities at the Finnmark Hospital Trust and the Expert Committee for Sami Health Research. Descriptions of methods applied and the survey results will be published in popular and scientific publications.
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- Eirik Lind Irgens
- Department of Health Care Quality and Research, Finnmark Hospital Trust, Alta, Norway
- Department of Health and Care Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway Faculty of Health Sciences, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Health Care Quality and Research, Finnmark Hospital Trust, Alta, Norway
- School of Sports Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway Faculty of Health Sciences, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Health, Care and Social Services, County Governor of Troms and Finnmark, Vadso, Norway
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- School of Sports Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway Faculty of Health Sciences, Tromsø, Norway
- Department of Paediatrics, Finnmark Hospital Trust, Hammerfest, Norway
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- Institute for Health Research, College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
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- Finnmark Hospital Sami National Competence Service Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kirkenes, Norway
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- Center for Guidance, Norwegian Women's Public Health Association, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Public Health, Troms and Finnmark County Municipality, Vadso, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway Faculty of Health Sciences, Tromsø, Norway
- Finnmark Hospital Trust, Hammerfest, Norway
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Honey A, Hancock N, Scanlan JN. Staff perceptions of factors affecting the use of RAS-DS to support collaborative mental health practice. BMC Psychiatry 2023; 23:500. [PMID: 37438725 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-023-04996-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Recovery Assessment Scale: Domains and Stages (RAS-DS) was designed to be both a recovery outcome measure and a tool to enhance service-user control over their recovery journey. While extensively and globally used in mental health services for the former purpose, routine use for the latter purpose is yet to be realised. The aim of this study was to identify barriers, facilitators and additional supports needed for RAS-DS to be used to support service user participation, goal setting and recovery action planning. METHODS An online survey was conducted of mental health workers who had engaged with RAS-DS, including fixed choice and open-ended questions. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and interpretive content analysis respectively. RESULTS The 65 respondents reported more frequent use of RAS-DS as an outcome measure than as a collaboration tool and more than half reported difficulties in using it in this way. Factors that they described as influencing the use of RAS-DS as a tool for collaboration and support included: previous experiences with RAS-DS; organisational supports and policies; awareness of the RAS-DS amongst colleagues; RAS-DS related training and support; staff time and capacity; the format of RAS-DS; service user population or context; and respondents' own active efforts. CONCLUSIONS Extending the use of RAS-DS, an already widely used tool, to routinely support recovery-oriented practice has both efficiency and service user empowerment benefits. However further work is needed to enable this including: provision of co-designed, accessible training resources; a user platform including built in guidance; and strategies to promote management understanding and valuing of the enhanced recovery-orientation opportunities inherent in RAS-DS use.
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- Anne Honey
- School of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Susan Wakil Health Building (D18), Camperdown, NSW, 2006, Australia.
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- School of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Susan Wakil Health Building (D18), Camperdown, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Susan Wakil Health Building (D18), Camperdown, NSW, 2006, Australia
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Vescey L, Yoon J, Rice K, Davidson L, Desai M. A return to lived experiencers themselves: Participatory action research of and by psychosocial clubhouse members. Front Psychol 2023; 13:962137. [PMID: 36687812 PMCID: PMC9848492 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.962137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Introduction Within the history of psychology and phenomenology, people with lived experience of mental illness have often served as participants in research, but far less as co-researchers themselves. There is now a growing movement focused on "participatory" research, where people with lived experience directly contribute to various stages of the research process. This article presents such a qualitative, participatory research study, led by members of a large psychosocial rehabilitation clubhouse-Fountain House in New York City-and informed by phenomenological research principles. The study focused on collaboratively assessing and improving the clubhouse program for its members. Methods A key feature of the project was the extent of lived experiencer involvement, for instance, in designing and conducting the study, and co-writing this research report. Members of Fountain House were trained in phenomenologically-informed research methods and developed a research study that focused on the quality improvement of their clubhouse program. Member researchers conducted a series of focus groups with fellow clubhouse members, generating qualitative data that were analyzed and written up by member researchers in collaboration with staff and university partners. Results Overall, study findings place emphasis on the theme of action in members' experiences-both with respect to how action, agency, and valued activity were key drivers of meaning and recovery for people facing severe mental illness, and with respect to the key component of the research process itself [i.e., participatory action research (PAR)]. Four major subthemes emerged from the study. First, findings revealed how members with mental illness experienced the clubhouse as a "new hope" and "the place for me," to counteract their experience of inactivity, stigma, depression, and hopelessness prior to that point. Second, findings showed how, as members' life goals changed, so did the precise meaning and role of Fountain House in their lives. Third, findings portrayed members' need for, and pursuit of, transformation within the clubhouse space itself to provide more opportunities for meaningful work rather than what they viewed as merely busy-work. Finally, member researchers viewed their direct participation in this project as an opportunity to actively combat stigma, to be a driver of research, and to engage in what they viewed as a generative activity. Discussion These action-oriented themes serve as a counter to the historical view of people with mental illness as merely passive experiencers of symptoms and passive recipients of mental health care. We discuss how the process and content of participatory research can help enhance the relevance of research for stakeholders' lives and contexts.
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- Fountain House, New York, NY, United States
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- Program for Recovery and Community Health, Yale Department of Psychiatry, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Program for Recovery and Community Health, Yale Department of Psychiatry, New Haven, CT, United States,*Correspondence: Miraj Desai,
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Rice K, Seidman J, Mahoney O. A Health Equity–Oriented Research Agenda Requires Comprehensive Community Engagement. J Particip Med 2022; 14:e37657. [PMID: 36178726 PMCID: PMC9568816 DOI: 10.2196/37657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Health policy and research communities have taken new approaches to addressing health equity, going beyond traditional methods that often excluded the contributions of health care consumers and persons with lived experience. This reevaluation has the potential to drive critical improvements in how we conduct research and innovate policy toward reducing health and health care disparities in the United States. Such considerations have led Fountain House, the founder of the Clubhouse model for peer-based psychosocial rehabilitation for persons with histories of serious mental illness, to incorporate community-based participatory action research (CBPAR) protocols within their research and service programs. The combination of CBPAR research methods within novel participatory care settings like Clubhouse programs presents unique and informative opportunities for the advancement of innovative health equity approaches to consumer empowerment in health care.
In this piece, the authors (two staff researchers and one member researcher) propose how CBPAR research methods conducted in Clubhouses can uniquely advance equity-focused research methods, and how the benefit and enhancements from equity-focused research are continuously applied, practiced, and accountable to the communities within which the research is conducted. Embedding CBPAR practices within participatory care settings like Clubhouses, creates novel opportunities for research work to not only become more equitable but also become a part of the rehabilitative process, empowering the main beneficiaries of the research with the means to sustain and achieve further improvements for themselves. Such experiences are particularly important within rehabilitation settings, where there is a process of reclaiming empowerment and self-efficacy over a disability or illness and the social circumstances surrounding those conditions.
Different stakeholders can all play important roles in advancing health equity–oriented research agendas by leveraging CBPAR principles. Academics and others in the research community can more comprehensively embed CBPAR methods into the design of their research studies. A critical link exists among how researchers conduct their studies, how providers organize care delivery and support, and how health plans pay for and evaluate care. CBPAR-generated research needs to fully engage clinical teams to ensure that ongoing community-involved care settings have direct applications to real-world care delivery. It is equally important that providers fully engage with their communities as they adjust their approaches to supporting the populations they serve.
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- Kevin Rice
- Fountain House, New York, NY, United States
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- Fountain House, New York, NY, United States
- Columbia University, New York, NY, United States
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Mental Health Peer Worker Perspectives on Resources Developed from Lived Experience Research Findings: A Delphi Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19073881. [PMID: 35409560 PMCID: PMC8998053 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19073881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Lived experience research is potentially useful for assisting the recovery journeys of people experiencing mental health challenges, when presented in user-friendly formats. Consumer peer workers are ideally placed to introduce such resources to the people they work with. This study sought to explore the perspectives of expert consumer peer workers on the potential use of lived experience research resources in peer work practice. In particular: (1) what research topics would be most useful; and (2) what considerations are important for developing user-friendly and useful resources using findings from this research. A hybrid Delphi study was conducted. Eighteen expert peer workers participated in online group interviews, which included a semi-structured discussion and modified nominal group technique. These were followed by two rounds of surveys, which focused on prioritising the identified topics. Participants identified 47 topics suitable for lived experience research resources, 42 of which reached consensus as useful for consumers. A priority list of topics for use in peer work was identified through examination and grouping of peer worker rankings of the usefulness of resources for their work with consumers. The highest priority topics were as follows: developing and maintaining social networks; how peer workers can support consumers in their recovery journey; having choice with medications and participating in the decision-making process; and knowing your rights and responsibilities. Participants noted, however, that the usefulness of each topic ultimately depended on individual consumer's needs. They highlighted that a variety of formats and presentation were required to reach diverse consumer groups.
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Virtual World Café Method for Identifying Mental Health Research Priorities: Methodological Case Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 19:ijerph19010291. [PMID: 35010550 PMCID: PMC8744911 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19010291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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People with lived experience of mental health problems as both consumers and carers can bring significant expertise to the research process. However, the methods used to gather this information and their subsequent results can vary markedly. This paper describes the methods for two virtual World Cafés held to gather data on consumer and carer priorities for mental health research. Several methodological processes and challenges arose during data collection, including the achieved recruitment for each group (n = 4, n = 7) falling significantly short of the target number of 20 participants per group. This led to departures from planned methods (i.e., the use of a single ‘room’, rather than multiple breakout rooms). Despite this, the participants in the virtual World Cafés were able to generate over 200 ideas for research priorities, but not identify agreed-upon priorities. Virtual World Cafés can quickly generate a significant volume of data; however, they may not be as effective at generating consensus.
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Bellingham B, Kemp H, Boydell K, Isobel S, Gill K, River J. Towards epistemic justice doing: Examining the experiences and shifts in knowledge of lived experience researchers over the course of a mental health research training programme. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2021; 30:1588-1598. [PMID: 34263518 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Participation of people with lived experience (LE) in mental health research is vital for improving the quality and relevance of research priorities, outcomes, and knowledge translation. Inclusion of people with LE is also recognized as central for achieving health service reform including commitments to human rights, social, and epistemic justice. Although a lack of research training is cited as a barrier to LE participation, few studies have examined the value of training for, or the specific requirements of, people with LE. This study seeks to address this gap. It reports on a longitudinal, qualitative study examining shifts in experience and knowledge, and unmet needs, of people with LE over the course of a coproduced research training programme. Findings indicate that the programme enabled participants to understand the role, value, and levels of LE participation in research. Participants also stressed the importance of the 'embodied lived expertise' of LE researchers who co-delivered the training programme. Nonetheless, participants indicated that they felt unprepared for the challenges of working in systems where LE knowledge is subordinated, and experiences of being silenced and powerless could mirror those previously experienced in mental health services and the community. Participants indicated a need for training that provided them with the epistemic resources to render such experiences intelligible. Findings also indicate that training in participatory research is required for conventional mental health researchers, to support them to navigate power asymmetries and value LE knowledge contributions.
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- Brett Bellingham
- NSW Health, Nepean Blue Mountains Mental Health Service, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,NSW Health, Canterbury Community Health Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Black Dog Institute, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Consumer Led Research Network, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Making Lived-Experience Research Accessible: A Design Thinking Approach to Co-Creating Knowledge Translation Resources Based on Evidence. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18179250. [PMID: 34501839 PMCID: PMC8431623 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18179250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Mental health lived-experience research illuminates the perspectives and experiences of people who live with mental illness. However, little is known about how useful people with lived experience of mental illness/distress might find lived-experience research, nor what the best formats are to bring it to their attention. This paper describes the STELLER study (Supporting the Translation into Everyday Life of Lived-Experience Research), which explores the translation of lived-experience research in the lives of people living with mental illness. Our aim was to use a design thinking approach to develop a range of user-friendly formats to disseminate lived-experience research. A staged design thinking approach was used to develop a translation strategy for lived-experience research. We explored empathy via consumer consultation to understand their perspectives on lived-experience research, refined the design aim, research questions and generated ideas with consumers and mental health professionals, identified the evidence based on lived experience-authored journal articles, worked with design students and peer workers to create a suite of resources and developed prototypes tailored to individual settings and clients. Participatory design thinking strategies are essential to identify the best ways to translate evidence-based lived-experience research via accessible, lay-friendly resources targeted to individuals impacted by mental illness. This study is the first to investigate the feasibility and usefulness of bringing the findings of lived-experience research to individuals impacted by mental illness/distress. It provides evidence about a potentially important source of information that can be used to facilitate their recovery.
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De Silva KT, Cockshaw WD, Rehm IC, Hancock N. A short form of the Recovery Assessment Scale-Domains and Stages: Development and validation among adults with anxiety disorders. Clin Psychol Psychother 2021; 28:1135-1145. [PMID: 33538075 DOI: 10.1002/cpp.2563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 12/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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The Recovery Assessment Scale-Domains and Stages (RAS-DS) is a 38-item self-report instrument measuring recovery from serious mental illness. We explored the suitability of the RAS-DS for individuals with anxiety disorders. A parsimonious short form of the scale was developed. Participants with anxiety disorder symptoms (N = 295) completed the RAS-DS, DASS-21 and GAD-7. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the expected four-factor structure. Associations with related scales exhibited the expected pattern supporting construct validity in this population. The Recovery Assessment Scale-Short Form (RAS-SF) was derived by inspection of factor loadings and modification indices, yielding a 20-item scale with five items per subscale. Strong correlations between subscales confirmed the total score represented a valid overarching measure of recovery. The present study indicates that recovery is pertinent to individuals with anxiety disorders. Development of the short-form RAS-SF affords opportunity for routine measurement of recovery in populations with anxiety and other high prevalence conditions.
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- Kaylah Teresa De Silva
- School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University Bundoora, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University Bundoora, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University Bundoora, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.,Anne Deveson Research Centre, SANE Australia, and School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Centre for Disability Research and Policy (CDRP), The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Seeralan T, Härter M, Koschnitzke C, Scholl M, Kohlmann S, Lehmann M, Eisele M, Braunschneider LE, Marx G, Scherer M, Löwe B, Magaard JL, Brütt AL. Patient involvement in developing a patient-targeted feedback intervention after depression screening in primary care within the randomized controlled trial GET.FEEDBACK.GP. Health Expect 2020; 24 Suppl 1:95-112. [PMID: 32286005 PMCID: PMC8137500 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2019] [Revised: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background Patient and public involvement (PPI) is increasingly required in mental health services research. To empower patients to actively address depression, the GET.FEEDBACK.GP study evaluates a patient‐targeted feedback intervention after depression screening using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ‐9). Objective To refine the patient‐targeted feedback from a previous study within a participatory research team (PRT) by conducting workshops to investigate patients' needs and preferences for feedback. To evaluate the process and outcome of PPI. Design Patient and public involvement was carried out on the levels of collaboration and consultation. A PRT of patient partners and researchers planned and conducted three workshops with patients. Patients' needs were investigated using a focus group. Participants prioritized needs, discussed feedback drafts and evaluated two drafts using cognitive debriefings. Researchers of the PRT communicated the results at project level. PPI was evaluated using the Public and Patient Engagement Evaluation Tools (PPEET). Setting and Participants A purposeful sampling of N = 12 patients with experiences of depression participated in at least one workshop. Results Relevant content‐related needs about feedback (eg no distinction between severe and moderate symptoms), recommendations for action and patient‐relevant information were considered. Needs for comprehensible, valuing, nonstigmatizing language and design elements (eg dimensional bar) were implemented. Workshops and PRT were positively evaluated. Discussion and Conclusions Patient and public involvement influenced the content, wording and design of the feedback. Strengths include two levels of PPI, methodical diversity and purposeful sampling. Limitations include the lack of inclusion of patients who are unaware of their depression. The evaluated PPI concept can be useful for future studies.
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- Tharanya Seeralan
- Department of Medical Psychology, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.,Member of the Participatory Research Team, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Member of the Participatory Research Team, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Center for Internal Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Center for Internal Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Primary Medical Care, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Center for Internal Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Primary Medical Care, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Primary Medical Care, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Center for Internal Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.,Member of the Participatory Research Team, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.,Member of the Participatory Research Team, Hamburg, Germany.,Department for Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
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Kaufman JS, Abraczinskas M, Salusky IS. Tell it to Me Straight: The Benefits (and Struggles) of a Consumer-driven Assessment Process. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY 2020; 65:125-135. [PMID: 31410864 DOI: 10.1002/ajcp.12373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR), where consumers participate in the design and execution of an evaluation, holds promise for increasing the validity and usefulness of evaluations of services. However, there is no literature comparing methods and outcomes of studies conducted by professional evaluators with those conducted through a consumer-driven evaluation process. We attempt to fill this gap by presenting the methods and results from a qualitative evaluation conducted by professional evaluators along with one conducted by a team of consumer researchers who engaged in a CBPR process. This paper includes: (a) methods, and findings that emerged from these evaluations each tasked with examining similar issues within the same community; (b) description of the process used to train the team of consumer researchers whose economic and educational backgrounds are different than most evaluators; and (c) lessons learned about how to prepare for and work with common barriers to implementing a CBPR evaluation.
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- Joy S Kaufman
- Division of Prevention and Community Research, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Psychology, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, USA
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Gustafsson L, Bourke‐Taylor HM, Pepin G. Consumer and community co‐development in knowledge creation. Aust Occup Ther J 2019; 66:415-416. [DOI: 10.1111/1440-1630.12605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Louise Gustafsson
- School of Allied Health Sciences Griffith University Brisbane Queensland Australia
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- School of Primary and Allied Health, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Monash University Frankston Victoria Australia
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- Occupational Therapy Deakin University Geelong Victoria Australia
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Sangill C, Buus N, Hybholt L, Berring LL. Service user's actual involvement in mental health research practices: A scoping review. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2019; 28:798-815. [PMID: 30938019 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/15/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Service user involvement in mental health research is on the international political agenda, for example mirrored by an emphasis on user involvement in funding of research. The idea is that service users contribute with their lived experiences of mental distress to the research process and thereby heighten the quality and relevance of the research. The purpose of this scoping review was to identify and evaluate empirical research of how mental health service users actually partake in collaborative research processes and to summarize this research in dialogue with mental health user-researchers. The review included 32 studies. Main findings indicated that actual involvement of service user-researchers in research processes encompassed a complex set of precarious negotiation practices, where academics and service user-researchers were positioned and positioned themselves in alternative ways. The review accounts for how mental health service users were involved in collaborative research processes. The extracted themes concerned: (i) Expectations of research processes, (ii) Contribution to research processes, and (iii) Training and learning from research processes. The study reveals that collaborative research in mental health requires changes to traditional research practices to create and support genuine collaborative partnerships and thereby avoid tokenism and power inequalities.
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- Carina Sangill
- Centre for Relationships and De-escalation, Mental Health Services Region Zealand, Slagelse, Denmark
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- Susan Wakil School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,St. Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia.,St. Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia.,Institute of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Centre for Relationships and De-escalation, Mental Health Services Region Zealand, Slagelse, Denmark
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- Centre for Relationships and De-escalation, Mental Health Services Region Zealand, Slagelse, Denmark.,Institute of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Champine RB, Shaker AH, Tsitaridis KA, Whitson ML, Kaufman JS. Service-Related Barriers and Facilitators in an Early Childhood System of Care: Comparing the Perspectives of Parents and Providers. Community Ment Health J 2019; 55:942-953. [PMID: 31165963 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-019-00418-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2018] [Accepted: 05/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Systems of care (SOCs) have the potential to enhance underserved families' access to integrated health and support services. Most scholarship on SOCs has involved school-aged children and adolescents. Thus, research is needed to better understand barriers to, and facilitators of, families' access to services during early childhood. The present study included a community-based participatory approach in understanding services for families of children under age six years with severe emotional and behavioral problems. We analyzed data from two focus groups with caregivers (n = 7) and three focus groups with service providers (n = 22). Our thematic analysis of participants' responses revealed five primary barriers to family service access, including challenges associated with transition planning. In comparison, participants described four primary facilitators of family service access, including providers' adoption of "whole-family" service delivery approaches. Findings indicated areas of convergence and divergence in caregivers' and providers' responses. We discuss limitations and potential implications.
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- Robey B Champine
- Division of Public Health, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, Flint, MI, 48503, USA. .,Division of Prevention and Community Research, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA. .,Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, University of New Haven, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of New Haven, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Division of Prevention and Community Research, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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Honey A, Berry B, Hancock N, Scanlan J, Schweizer R, Waks S. Using systematic collaborative reflection to enhance consumer-led mental health research. Br J Occup Ther 2019. [DOI: 10.1177/0308022619862126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Anne Honey
- Discipline of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Discipline of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Discipline of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Discipline of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Discipline of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Discipline of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Desai MU, Bellamy C, Guy K, Costa M, O'Connell MJ, Davidson L. "If You Want to Know About the Book, Ask the Author": Enhancing Community Engagement Through Participatory Research in Clinical Mental Health Settings. Behav Med 2019; 45:177-187. [PMID: 31343967 DOI: 10.1080/08964289.2019.1587589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Participatory research, in which people with lived experience of the study phenomenon are involved as collaborators, has been conducted for decades; however, these innovations have struggled to take hold in mental health settings-until recently. The slow uptake of community partnered research in mental health has been unfortunate, especially because this field already suffers from poor community relations, pervasive community mistrust, and racial and ethnic disparities. But now, people with lived experience of severe mental illness-long considered to be "incapable" of functioning as co-researchers-are beginning to be included on research teams. However, training and opportunities for conducting such work are still lacking. This report describes a two-year initiative to improve the quality and quantity of participatory research being conducted in a department of psychiatry at a large medical school, which culminated in an innovative training program for both researchers and patients, developed in direct collaboration with stakeholders. In addition to detailing this program, we also discuss the deep legacy of mental health mistrust and our own efforts to address issues of social justice and health equity.
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- Miraj U Desai
- a Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health, Yale School of Medicine.,b Yale South Asian Studies Council
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- a Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health, Yale School of Medicine
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- a Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health, Yale School of Medicine
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- a Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health, Yale School of Medicine
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- a Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health, Yale School of Medicine
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- a Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health, Yale School of Medicine
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Banfield MA, Morse AR, Gulliver A, Griffiths KM. Mental health research priorities in Australia: a consumer and carer agenda. Health Res Policy Syst 2018; 16:119. [PMID: 30541546 PMCID: PMC6292010 DOI: 10.1186/s12961-018-0395-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2018] [Accepted: 11/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The perspectives of mental health consumers and carers are increasingly recognised as important to the development and conduct of research. However, research directions are still most commonly developed without consumer and carer input. This project aimed to establish priorities for mental health research driven by the views of consumers and carers in Australia. METHOD The project was conducted in two studies. Firstly, a face-to-face discussion forum held in the Australian Capital Territory (Study 1; n = 25), followed by a national online survey (Study 2; n = 70). Participants in both studies were members of the community who identified as a mental health consumer, carer or both. In Study 1, participants developed topics for mental health research in small group discussions, then voted on which topics, developed across all groups and sorted into thematic areas, were a priority. An online survey was developed from these research topics. Study 2 participants were asked to rate topics on a 5-point priority scale and rank the relative importance of the highest-rated topics. RESULTS At the forum, 79 topics were generated and grouped into 14 thematic areas. Votes on priorities were spread across a large number of topics, with the greatest overall support for research relating to integrating care that is sensitive to past experiences of trauma into mental health service delivery (trauma-informed care). Survey responses were similarly spread, with the majority of research topics rated as important by at least 50% of participants and no clear individual priorities for research identified. Amongst items rated as important by approximately 80% of participants, key research areas included the delivery of services, and consumer and carer involvement. CONCLUSIONS Australian mental health consumers and carers demonstrate a strong understanding of the mental health system and its inadequacies. Although clear specific priorities are difficult to establish, consistent areas of focus are services and the role consumers and carers can play in their improvement. However, for consumer and carer views to be at the forefront of research, it is important to regularly update research agendas and work in partnership across the whole research process.
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- Michelle A Banfield
- Centre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University, 63 Eggleston Rd, Acton, ACT, 2601, Australia.
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- Centre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University, 63 Eggleston Rd, Acton, ACT, 2601, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University, 63 Eggleston Rd, Acton, ACT, 2601, Australia
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- Research School of Psychology, The Australian National University, Acton, Australia
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Happell B, Gordon S, Bocking J, Ellis P, Roper C, Liggins J, Platania-Phung C, Scholz B. Mental Health Researchers' Views About Service User Research: A Literature Review. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2018; 39:1010-1016. [PMID: 30451553 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2018.1475524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Services users are becoming actively involved in mental health research. How this is perceived by other researchers is not well known. The aim of this article is to review the international literature exploring other mental health researchers' views of service users conducting research, between 1996 and 2016. Searches of multiple databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Google Scholar) were undertaken. Combinations of terms related to service user research and mental health researcher perspectives, views, and attitudes were used. Manual inquiry of reference lists was also undertaken. Relevant papers were coded by topic, location, study design, and other dimensions. Five articles met inclusion criteria. Most referred to perceived benefits, such as greater validity of research findings, challenges of collaborating with service users, and the validity of research findings. There was some evidence of more openness to mental health service users providing suggestions, preferably in early stages of the research process. Reluctance to co-research with service users was reported. There is limited research directly addressing other mental health researchers' views about service user research; barriers to inclusion (whether involvement, co-production or user-controlled) and creating incongruence with health policy statements. Further research to more fully understand these attitudes and how they might be influenced is warranted.
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- Brenda Happell
- a School of Nursing and Midwifery , University of Newcastle , Newcastle, New South Wales , Australia
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- b Department of Psychological Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences , University of Otago , Wellington , New Zealand
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- c SYNERGY: Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre , University of Canberra and ACT Health , Canberra , Australia
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- b Department of Psychological Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences , University of Otago , Wellington , New Zealand
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- d Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences , Centre for Psychiatric Nursing, The University of Melbourne , Melbourne , Australia
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- a School of Nursing and Midwifery , University of Newcastle , Newcastle, New South Wales , Australia
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- f ANU Medical School, College of Health and Medicine, Australian National University , Canberra , Australia
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Wolstencroft KE, Deane FP, Jones CL, Zimmermann A, Cox M. Consumer and staff perspectives of the implementation frequency and value of recovery and wellbeing oriented practices. Int J Ment Health Syst 2018; 12:60. [PMID: 30377442 PMCID: PMC6195683 DOI: 10.1186/s13033-018-0244-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2018] [Accepted: 10/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Despite advances in our understanding of what mental health systems and services can do to enhance recovery and wellbeing outcomes for people seeking support, there is limited evidence demonstrating that this body of work has translated successfully into mental health service practice. The Collaborative Recovery Model (CRM) is a practice framework that has been designed to support application of recovery and wellbeing oriented principles and practices within mental health service delivery. The aims of this study were to assess consumer and staff perceptions of implementation frequency during service engagement and the value of this approach for assisting recovery within a setting where the CRM approach had been adopted. Methods The setting was a large Australian community managed mental health organisation. The study involved a cross-sectional analysis of consumer (n = 116) and staff practitioner (n = 62) perspectives. A series of paired sample t-tests assessed for differences between consumer and staff perceptions of the: (i) importance of key practice elements for assisting recovery, and the (ii) frequency that key practice elements are utilised during engagement sessions. Spearman's r correlational analysis explored associations between importance, frequency and helpfulness of sessions. Results Key practice elements of the model were applied during service interactions at a high level and perceived by the majority of consumers and staff participants as being important or very important for assisting recovery. Significant moderate correlations were found between the extent that practice elements were valued and the level at which they were applied. Higher levels of implementation of CRM practices were associated with higher ratings of perceived session helpfulness. The strongest association was between 'encouragement to set tasks to complete between support visits' and perceived helpfulness. Conclusions Consumer and staff responses revealed that the key practice elements of the CRM were frequently implemented during service engagement interactions and were seen as valuable for assisting recovery. The level of agreement between raters suggests firstly, that the key practice elements were apparent and able to be rated as occurring, and secondly that the CRM approach is seen as responsive to consumer needs. The results have implications for translating recovery and wellbeing oriented knowledge into mental health service practice.
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- 2Illawarra Institute for Mental Health, School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW Australia
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- 3School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW Australia
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- Mental Health Association of Central Australia, Alice Springs, NT Australia
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Lauckner H, Litwiller F, Gallant K, White C, Taylor K. Deepening Partnerships through Co-Leadership: Integrating First Voice Perspectives into the Recreation for Mental Health (R4MH) Project. Scand J Occup Ther 2018; 25:325-334. [DOI: 10.1080/11038128.2018.1502347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Heidi Lauckner
- School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- School of Extended Studies, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, Canada
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Happell B, Gordon S, Bocking J, Ellis P, Roper C, Liggins J, Scholz B, Platania-Phung C. Turning the Tables: Power Relations Between Consumer Researchers and Other Mental Health Researchers. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2018; 39:633-640. [PMID: 29847183 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2018.1445328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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A crucial development resulting from consumer involvement in mental health services has been engagement as active participants in mental health research, often conducted in collaboration with mental health researchers representing the health disciplines (referred to in this paper as 'other' researchers). Despite progress in mental health consumer research, unequal power relations continue to pose a major barrier. Although power issues are discussed in the literature, there is little research from the perspective of other mental health researchers who have collaborated with consumers on research projects. This qualitative study explored other mental health researchers' perspectives on the role of power in collaborative research with consumers. Semi-structured interviews were completed with 11 other mental health researchers. Thematic analysis of the transcript version of interview recordings was conducted. The findings were grounded in 'the table' as a literal and metaphorical site of power relations. The umbrella theme was prominence and presence (of consumers) at the table, followed by subthemes on barriers (tokenism, undermined potential) and surmounting them through reworking power (critical mass and openness to power dynamics). Overall it was found that while there continue to be significant power-related barriers to further building of robust collaborative research with consumers in mental health, there are several avenues that should be considered, much more assertively, to disrupt and transcend them.
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- Brenda Happell
- a SYNERGY: Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre University of Canberra and ACT Health , WODEN , Australia
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- b Department of Psychological Medicine , School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago , Wellington , Wellington South , New Zealand
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- a SYNERGY: Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre University of Canberra and ACT Health , WODEN , Australia
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- b Department of Psychological Medicine , School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago , Wellington , Wellington South , New Zealand
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- c Centre for Psychiatric Nursing, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences , The University of Melbourne , Victoria
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- d University of Auckland , St Johns , Auckland , New Zealand
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- a SYNERGY: Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre University of Canberra and ACT Health , WODEN , Australia
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- a SYNERGY: Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre University of Canberra and ACT Health , WODEN , Australia
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Banfield M, Randall R, O'Brien M, Hope S, Gulliver A, Forbes O, Morse AR, Griffiths K. Lived experience researchers partnering with consumers and carers to improve mental health research: Reflections from an Australian initiative. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2018; 27:1219-1229. [PMID: 29847015 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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UNLABELLED Consumer and carer involvement in mental health research is a growing and developing field. Whilst there has been policy and in-principle support for such involvement from governments around the world, lived experience researchers conducting academic research in partnership with other consumers and carers remains uncommon. ACACIA The Australian Capital Territory Consumer and Carer Mental Health Research Unit is based at The Australian National University and employs academic researchers with lived experience to undertake research directly relevant to the needs of mental health consumers and carers with the aim of influencing policy and practice. In this study, we share our experience of developing and conducting research within ACACIA to provide a model for meaningfully engaging mental health consumers and carers throughout the research process.
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- Michelle Banfield
- ACACIA: The ACT Consumer and Carer Mental Health Research Unit, Centre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- ACACIA: The ACT Consumer and Carer Mental Health Research Unit, Centre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- ACACIA: The ACT Consumer and Carer Mental Health Research Unit, Centre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- ACACIA: The ACT Consumer and Carer Mental Health Research Unit, Centre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- ACACIA: The ACT Consumer and Carer Mental Health Research Unit, Centre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- ACACIA: The ACT Consumer and Carer Mental Health Research Unit, Centre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- ACACIA: The ACT Consumer and Carer Mental Health Research Unit, Centre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- ACACIA: The ACT Consumer and Carer Mental Health Research Unit, Centre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.,Research School of Psychology, The Australian National University, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Bennett S, Laver K, Clemson L. Progressing knowledge translation in occupational therapy. Aust Occup Ther J 2018; 65:156-160. [DOI: 10.1111/1440-1630.12473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Sally Bennett
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences; The University of Queensland; Brisbane Qld Australia
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Aged Care; Flinders University; Adelaide SA Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences; The University of Sydney; Drummoyne NSW Australia
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Happell B, Ewart SB, Platania-Phung C, Stanton R. Participative mental health consumer research for improving physical health care: An integrative review. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2016; 25:399-408. [PMID: 27159221 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2016] [Revised: 02/18/2016] [Accepted: 02/22/2016] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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People with mental illness have a significantly lower life expectancy and higher rates of chronic physical illnesses than the general population. Health care system reform to improve access and quality is greatly needed to address this inequity. The inclusion of consumers of mental health services as co-investigators in research is likely to enhance service reform. In light of this, the current paper reviews mental health consumer focussed research conducted to date, addressing the neglect of physical health in mental health care and initiatives with the aim of improving physical health care. The international literature on physical healthcare in the context of mental health services was searched for articles, including mental health consumers in research roles, via Medline, CINAHL and Google Scholar, in October 2015. Four studies where mental health consumers participated as researchers were identified. Three studies involved qualitative research on barriers and facilitators to physical health care access, and a fourth study on developing technologies for more effective communication between GPs and patients. This review found that participatory mental health consumer research in physical health care reform has only become visible in the academic literature in 2015. Heightened consideration of mental health consumer participation in research is required by health care providers and researchers. Mental health nurses can provide leadership in increasing mental health consumer research on integrated care directed towards reducing the health gap between people with and without mental illness.
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- Brenda Happell
- Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, University of Canberra, Faculty of Health, and ACT Health, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
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- Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, University of Canberra, Faculty of Health, and ACT Health, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, University of Canberra, Faculty of Health, and ACT Health, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, University of Canberra, Faculty of Health, and ACT Health, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.,Central Queensland University, School of Medical and Applied Sciences, Queensland, Australia
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Happell B, Ewart SB, Platania-Phung C, Bocking J, Griffiths K, Scholz B, Stanton R. Embedding a physical health nurse consultant within mental health services: Consumers' perspectives. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2016; 25:377-84. [PMID: 26748945 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2015] [Revised: 08/27/2015] [Accepted: 09/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The life expectancy of people living with mental illness is significantly shorter than that of the rest of the population. Despite the profound impact of physical health issues on both quality of life and life expectancy, the perspectives of mental health consumers have yet to be thoroughly explored. Furthermore, research has focused far more on describing barriers than on identifying solutions. This paper reports on findings from a qualitative exploratory research study, with the aim to examine the potential role of a specialist nurse with advanced physical health-care skills. Focus groups were conducted with 31 consumers. Data were analysed thematically. The concept of a role like this was supported; however, participants stressed: (i) the importance of integration between health professionals and various components of the health-care system; and (ii) the need for culture change for nurses to work from a less medically-dominated approach. Previous research literature suggests that a nursing position dedicated to physical health care and coordination might produce positive outcomes for mental health consumers. The findings from the current research project emphasize the need for consumers to be identified as key stakeholders in a solution-focused approach to improved physical health care for mental health consumers.
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- Brenda Happell
- Synergy, Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, University of Canberra, and ACT Health, Canberra Hospital, Woden, Australia
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- Synergy, Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, University of Canberra, and ACT Health, Canberra Hospital, Woden, Australia
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- Synergy, Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, University of Canberra, and ACT Health, Canberra Hospital, Woden, Australia
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- Synergy, Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, University of Canberra, and ACT Health, Canberra Hospital, Woden, Australia
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- National Institute for Mental Health Research, Research School of Population Health, Australian National University, Canberra, Woden, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Synergy, Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, University of Canberra, and ACT Health, Canberra Hospital, Woden, Australia
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- Central Queensland University, School of Medical and Applied Sciences, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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Haracz K, Ennals P. Occupational therapy intervention in mental health should be individualised, occupation focussed, promote inclusion and occur in the context of an authentic relationship. Aust Occup Ther J 2015; 62:365-6. [DOI: 10.1111/1440-1630.12230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- School of Allied Health; La Trobe University; Melbourne Australia
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Hancock N, Scanlan JN, Honey A, Bundy AC, O’Shea K. Recovery Assessment Scale – Domains and Stages (RAS-DS): Its feasibility and outcome measurement capacity. Aust N Z J Psychiatry 2015; 49:624-33. [PMID: 25526940 PMCID: PMC4941096 DOI: 10.1177/0004867414564084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE A self-report instrument of mental health recovery is needed both to facilitate collaborative, recovery-oriented practice and measure recovery-focused outcomes. The Recovery Assessment Scale - Domains and Stages (RAS-DS) has been developed to simultaneously fulfill these goals. The aim of this study was to test the feasibility and measurement properties of the RAS-DS. METHOD Feasibility was examined by 58 consumer-staff pairs volunteering from 3 non-government organisations. Consumers completed the RAS-DS, discussed it with staff, and then both completed Usefulness Questionnaires. The psychometric properties were examined using Rasch analysis with the data from these consumer participants and from additional participants recruited from two Partners in Recovery programs (N=324). RESULTS Over 70% of consumers reported taking 15 minutes or less to complete the RAS-DS and rated the instrument as easy or very easy to use. Qualitative data from both consumers and staff indicated that, for most, the RAS-DS was an easy to use, meaningful resource that facilitated shared understandings and collaborative goal setting. However, for a very small number of consumers, the instrument was too confronting and hard to use. Rasch analysis demonstrated evidence for excellent internal reliability and validity. Raw scores were highly correlated with Rasch-generated overall scores and thus no transformation is required, easing use for clinicians. Preliminary evidence for sensitivity to change was demonstrated. CONCLUSIONS The results provide evidence of the feasibility and psychometric strengths of the RAS-DS. Although further research is required, the RAS-DS shows promise as a potential addition to the national suite of routine outcome measures.
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- Nicola Hancock
- The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia,Nicola Hancock, The University of Sydney, Cumberland Campus C42, PO Box 170, Lidcombe, NSW 1825, Australia.
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- The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Richmond Fellowship of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Hancock N, Honey A, Bundy AC. Sources of meaning derived from occupational engagement for people recovering from mental illness. Br J Occup Ther 2015. [DOI: 10.1177/0308022614562789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Introduction Engagement in meaningful occupations is of central importance in mental health recovery. The purpose of this study was to gain a richer understanding of the relationships between occupations, sources of meaning and recovery for people living with mental illness. Method People living with mental illness ( n = 78) attending an Australian Clubhouse completed the recovery assessment scale and socially valued role classification scale. Qualitative and quantitative data were analysed using mixed methods. Findings The most meaningful occupations were those most likely to provide opportunities for social connection and being valued by others. The frequency with which these socially derived sources of meaning were identified far outweighed other sources: positive sense of self; skills/personal development; time use/routine; financial gain and fun/pleasure. Neither the occupations identified as most meaningful nor the source of meaning differed depending on level of recovery. Conclusion Irrespective of stage of recovery, socially derived aspects of meaning are most frequently prioritized by people living with mental illness. In facilitating engagement in personally meaningful occupations, occupational therapists need to understand that, for many, meaningfulness centres around inter-dependence: being with others, belonging, giving or contributing and being valued by others.
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- Senior lecturer, The University of Sydney, Australia
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- Professor and Chair, The University of Sydney, Australia
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Cox LG, Simpson A. Cultural safety, diversity and the servicer user and carer movement in mental health research. Nurs Inq 2015; 22:306-16. [DOI: 10.1111/nin.12096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/31/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Leonie G. Cox
- Queensland University of Technology; Brisbane Qld Australia
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Case AD, Byrd R, Claggett E, DeVeaux S, Perkins R, Huang C, Sernyak MJ, Steiner JL, Cole R, LaPaglia DM, Bailey M, Buchanan C, Johnson A, Kaufman JS. Stakeholders' perspectives on community-based participatory research to enhance mental health services. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY 2014; 54:397-408. [PMID: 25245601 PMCID: PMC10512440 DOI: 10.1007/s10464-014-9677-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Historically, consumers of mental health services have not been given meaningful roles in research and change efforts related to the services they use. This is quickly changing as scholars and a growing number of funding bodies now call for greater consumer involvement in mental health services research and improvement. Amidst these calls, community-based participatory research (CBPR) has emerged as an approach which holds unique promise for capitalizing on consumer involvement in mental health services research and change. Yet, there have been few discussions of the value added by this approach above and beyond that of traditional means of inquiry and enhancement in adult mental health services. The purpose of this paper is to add to this discussion an understanding of potential multilevel and multifaceted benefits associated with consumer-involved CBPR. This is accomplished through presenting the first-person accounts of four stakeholder groups who were part of a consumer-involved CBPR project purposed to improve the services of a local community mental health center. We present these accounts with the hope that by illustrating the unique outcomes associated with CBPR, there will be invigorated interest in CBPR as a vehicle for consumer involvement in adult mental health services research and enhancement.
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- Andrew D Case
- Division of Prevention and Community Research, The Consultation Center, New Haven, CT, USA,
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Fossey E, Scanlan JN. 2020 vision: promoting participation, mental health and wellbeing through occupational therapy - what are we doing and where are we heading? Aust Occup Ther J 2014; 61:213-4. [PMID: 25154448 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1630.12152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Ellie Fossey
- Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Service user-led research: Should rehabilitation professionals be interested? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERAPY AND REHABILITATION 2014. [DOI: 10.12968/ijtr.2014.21.5.207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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