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Menear M, Ashcroft R, Dahrouge S, Silveira J, Booton J, Emode M, McKenzie K. Person-centered care for common mental disorders in Ontario's primary care patient-centered medical homes: a qualitative study of provider perspectives. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2024; 25:278. [PMID: 39095749 PMCID: PMC11295484 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-024-02519-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND For more than a decade, the Patient-Centered Medical Home model has been a guiding vision for the modernization of primary care systems. In Canada, Ontario's Family Health Teams (FHTs) were designed in the mid-2000s with the medical home model in mind. These primary care clinics aim to provide accessible, comprehensive, and person-centered primary care services to communities across Ontario. Their services typically include mental health care for people experiencing common mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety disorders. It remains unclear, however, whether the mental health care delivered within FHTs is consistent with person-centered care approaches. In the current study, we aimed to explore the perspectives of FHT providers on the care delivered to people with common mental disorders to determine whether, and to what extent, they believed this care was person-centered. METHODS We conducted a qualitative grounded theory study involving interviews with 65 health professionals and administrators from 18 FHTs across Ontario. Transcripts were coded using a three-step process of initial, focused, and axial coding that mixed inductive and deductive approaches informed by sensitizing concepts on person-centeredness. RESULTS Practices and challenges associated with the delivery of mental health care in a person-centered way were captured by several themes regrouped into five domains: (1) patient as unique person, (2) patient-provider relationship, (3) sharing power and responsibility, (4) connecting to family and community, and (5) creating person-centered care environments. FHT providers perceived that they delivered person-centered care by delivering mental health care that was responsive, flexible, and consistent with biopsychosocial approaches. They emphasized the importance of creating long-lasting relationships with patients grounded in empathy and trust. Their challenges included being able to ensure continuity of care, adequately prioritizing patients' mental health issues, and meaningfully engaging patients and families as partners in care. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that FHT providers have adopted a range of person-centered practices for people with common mental disorders. However, greater attention to practices such as shared decision making, supporting self-management, and involving families in care would strengthen person-centeredness and bring teams closer to the Patient-Centered Medical Home vision.
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- Matthew Menear
- Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada.
- VITAM Centre de recherche en santé durable, Quebec City, Canada.
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- Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Wellesley Institute, Toronto, Canada
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Fossum SØ, Moen ØL, Gonzalez MT, Schröder A, Skundberg-Kletthagen H. Investigating the Associations between Patient-Reported Quality of Care and Perceived Coercion: A Norwegian Cross-Sectional Study. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2024; 45:784-793. [PMID: 38976249 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2024.2361336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Patient perspectives on the quality of care received are fundamental to mental health care. This study aimed to investigate the association between patient-reported mental health care quality, perceived coercion, and various demographic, clinical, and ward-related factors. Using a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 169 patients in Norwegian mental health wards using the quality in psychiatric care-inpatient (QPC-IP) instrument and experienced coercion scale (ECS). The analysis revealed a consistent pattern in which patients with higher perceived coercion consistently rated lower quality on all QPC-IP dimensions. The significant findings of the multiple regression models further supported this association. Beyond coercion, the factors influencing quality ratings include self-reported treatment results, participation in treatment planning, and knowledge of complaint procedures. Emphasizing the pivotal role of coercion in enhancing mental health care quality, these findings contribute to a nuanced understanding of patient experiences and underscore the importance of patient participation in mental health care improvement efforts.
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- Siri Ødegaard Fossum
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Gjøvik, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Gjøvik, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Gjøvik, Norway
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University Health Care Research Center, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Gjøvik, Norway
- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), Drammen, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Gjøvik, Norway
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Mynard L, Joosten A, D'Souza A, Ashley D, Darzins S. Occupational therapy with patients in forensic solitary confinement: A qualitative study. Aust Occup Ther J 2024; 71:447-460. [PMID: 38253942 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1630.12930] [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: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Occupational therapists work with forensic mental health patients in solitary confinement to counter impacts of mental illness and occupational deprivation, to promote well-being and support transition to less restricted environments. There is little literature describing occupational therapy in this context. This study aimed to explore and describe the work, context and professional reasoning of occupational therapists working in solitary confinement settings within a large forensic mental health service in Victoria, Australia. METHODS A qualitative design used semi-structured interviews with 11 occupational therapists and reflexive thematic analysis. FINDINGS Three central organising themes, it's all about risk, the work we do and why we do what we do, provided rich description of the context and work of occupational therapists in solitary confinement settings, including approaches used to engage patients in occupation and how the Model of Human Occupation and recovery principles informed their professional reasoning. Despite the setting restrictions, participants engaged in core elements of the occupational therapy practice process and described creative work that offered patients choice and meaningful occupation. They described occupational enrichment to address occupational deprivation and create opportunities for change within the highly restrictive and risk-focussed environment of solitary confinement. Assessment was mainly unstructured, and the need for better evaluation of therapy outcomes acknowledged. Goal setting often focussed on immediate needs. Working in a risk-focussed environment influenced participants' professional reasoning and work with patients, and while they advocated for occupational opportunities for patients, frustration was experienced in response to limits to occupational therapy involvement in risk assessment. CONCLUSION The findings address a gap in the literature about the work of occupational therapists in forensic solitary confinement. Though participants' reasoning was informed by occupational and recovery principles, and they described working in occupation-based ways, they did not always articulate explicit connections between theory and practice.
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- Lorrae Mynard
- Forensicare (Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health), Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Forensicare (Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health), Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia
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Ho SH, Shamsudin AH, Liow JW, Juhari JA, Ling SA, Tan K. Mental Healthcare Needs and Experiences of LGBT+ Individuals in Malaysia: Utility, Enablers, and Barriers. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:998. [PMID: 38786409 PMCID: PMC11120647 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12100998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Access to mental healthcare is undoubtedly of major importance for LGBT+ people worldwide, given the high prevalence of mental health difficulties due to minority stress exposures. This study drew mixed-method survey data from the community-based KAMI Survey (n = 696) to examine the enablers, barriers, and unmet needs experiences of LGBT+ individuals in accessing mental healthcare services in Malaysia. First, we present findings from a series of descriptive analyses for sociodemographic differences in unmet needs for mental healthcare, barriers, and satisfaction levels with different types of mental healthcare. Next, we conducted an inductive thematic analysis of open-text comments (n = 273), with relevance drawn to Andersen's Behavioural Model of Healthcare. More than a quarter (29.5%) reported an unmet need for mental healthcare, and some groups (younger, asexual or queer, or participants living in non-major cities) reported higher unmet needs. More than three-fifths (60.5%) reported not knowing where to find culturally safe mental health professionals. The thematic analysis uncovered key contextual (e.g., mental health practitioners' stance, stigma, collaborative client-care) and individual (e.g., positive expectation of mental health services and anticipated stigma) attributes that influence healthcare experiences. Participants also identified resources that facilitate healthcare utilisation, such as affordability, availability of suitable professionals, and geographical considerations. The implications of our findings for the mental healthcare practices in Malaysia were outlined.
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- Sheau Huey Ho
- Faculty of Arts and Social Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Bandar Barat, Kampar 31900, Malaysia;
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- Department of English, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam 999077, Hong Kong;
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- Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, Setapak, Kuala Lumpur 53300, Malaysia;
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- Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies, University of Waikato, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand;
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Rocelli M, Aquili L, Giovanazzi P, Puecher A, Goglio MM, Faccio E. 'ALL ABOUT MY IDEAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE': Users, family members and experts by experience discussing a co-designed service. Health Expect 2024; 27:e13999. [PMID: 38439208 PMCID: PMC10912534 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Many studies have investigated patients' understandings of how to optimise mental health services. However, only a few studies in the Italian context have involved experts by experience (EbEs), who can be ex-users, family members of ex-users or current service collaborators. Their role is crucial in implementing collaborative service quality assessment projects. METHOD The study investigated the experience of 35 EbEs, users, and family members who carried out a 9-month fortnightly project aimed at imagining an 'ideal service'. The facilitators of the discussion groups (two EbEs) were interviewed; written reports of each meeting were produced with relevant comments, notes and specific suggestions; and content analysis was applied. RESULTS The most important result concerns the effectiveness of the project management method and group leadership carried out by the two EbEs. This approach allowed for complete autonomy of the work, without professional gaze or power imbalance. Also, the ideas and specific contents focused on by the two groups offer strategies to facilitate users' entry and reception in health care centres, to reduce the stigma of mental illness, to improve the centres' physical environment, to improve organisational aspects, to keep family members actively involved and to network mental health services with other territorial services. CONCLUSIONS EbEs have proven to be key figures in ensuring equity of role in the service co-design process. This also concerns a context, the Italian one, where their role has not yet been recognised and legalised. Their contribution and ideas to improve services could be fundamental not only in mental health centres, but also in other health facilities, and could concern the entire service delivery process rather than being limited to quality assurance, according to a virtuous circle based on active participation and transformation of the role of users. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION This work resulted from close collaboration between the two EbEs who conducted the groups, users and family members, the university, and the psychiatrist in charge of the service. All of them contributed to the research. The EbEs, researchers and psychiatrist participated in the interpretation of the data and are the co-authors of this paper.
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- Michele Rocelli
- Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied PsychologyUniversity of Padua
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- Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied PsychologyUniversity of Padua
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- Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied PsychologyUniversity of Padua
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Wand T. We have to cancel psychiatric nursing and forge a new way forward. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2024; 33:215-219. [PMID: 38308416 DOI: 10.1111/inm.13301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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- Timothy Wand
- Nursing and Midwifery Research Unit, Wollongong Hospital, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District and University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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Deering K, Wagstaff C, Williams J, Bermingham I, Pawson C. Ontological insecurity of inattentiveness: Conceptualizing how risk management practices impact on patient recovery when admitted to an acute psychiatric hospital. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2024; 33:420-430. [PMID: 37882636 DOI: 10.1111/inm.13245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Risk management which assesses and mitigates risks such as suicide and violence is under scrutiny, particularly within psychiatric inpatient settings. Restrictive practices, which result from risk assessment, such as observations, physical restraint and ward seclusion can impact negatively on patient recovery, hindering abilities to develop a meaningful life that emphasizes purpose, hope and autonomy, despite experiencing mental distress. Yet, less is known about the impact from the patient's perspective when first admitted to hospital, a period which among other reasons may come with increasing risk management practices owing to the clinical uncertainties about patient risks. In this grounded theory study, we explore the impact on recovery, interviewing 15 adult participants with patient experiences of being in an acute hospital. The main theme of the study, termed a core category with a grounded theory, was identified as "ontological insecurity of inattentiveness". This highlighted a staff inattentiveness with involving patients with risk management and explaining the purposes of the practice, which raised insecurities about what was happening to the patients when admitted to hospital. Four subcategories support the core category; discounting the patients' experiences to gain a meaningful grasp of risk management, ambiguity about risk management rules, particularly the reasons around their use, forebodingness to the hospital environment and, management from afar, with patients feeling scrutinized from observations without a voice to offer different views. It is hoped these findings will add to the field of patient involvement in psychiatric inpatient settings, proposing attempts to raise understanding and inclusivity of risk management, starting when first admitted to hospital.
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- Kris Deering
- Nursing Academy, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Institute of Clinical Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of the West of England, Blackberry Hill, Bristol, UK
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- Service user and carer involvement coordinator, Southwest of England, England
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- Psychology Department, University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Bristol, UK
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Bröcker E, Scheffler F, Suliman S, Olff M, Seedat S. Participants' experiences of a counsellor-supported PTSD Coach intervention in a resource-constrained setting. Glob Ment Health (Camb) 2024; 11:e36. [PMID: 38572257 PMCID: PMC10988172 DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2024.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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We explored participants' experiences of a counsellor-supported PTSD Coach mobile application intervention (PTSD Coach-CS) in a randomised controlled trial. PTSD Coach-CS participants, who received the intervention and self-completed a custom-designed questionnaire at intervention completion were included (n = 25; female = 20; ages 19-59; isiXhosa = 22). This questionnaire comprised questions regarding the feasibility, acceptability and potential impact of the PTSD Coach-CS intervention, and general psychological support in our setting. Data were analysed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis. Three main themes emerged. (i) Participants' largely positive experiences of treatment procedures included the safe space created by the counsellor support in combination with the PTSD Coach application, allowing them to learn about and understand their lived experiences, and to accept their PTSD diagnoses. (ii) Positive perceptions of the PTSD Coach application, yet raising important concerns (e.g., lack of family involvement) for future consideration. (iii) Intervention-specific and systemic treatment barriers (e.g., stigma) providing important information to inform and increase the usefulness of the PTSD Coach-CS intervention. The findings suggest that the PTSD Coach-CS intervention may help address the need for access to suitable care for South African adults with PTSD. Some contextual barriers must be considered in further intervention implementation.
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- Erine Bröcker
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
- Neuroscience Institute, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Psychiatry, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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Aragón MJ, Gravelle H, Castelli A, Goddard M, Gutacker N, Mason A, Rowen D, Mannion R, Jacobs R. Measuring the overall performance of mental healthcare providers. Soc Sci Med 2024; 344:116582. [PMID: 38394864 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.116582] [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: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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To date there have been no attempts to construct composite measures of healthcare provider performance which reflect preferences for health and non-health benefits, as well as costs. Health and non-health benefits matter to patients, healthcare providers and the general public. We develop a novel provider performance measurement framework that combines health gain, non-health benefit, and cost and illustrate it with an application to 54 English mental health providers. We apply estimates from a discrete choice experiment eliciting the UK general population's valuation of non-health benefits relative to health gains, to administrative and patient survey data for years 2013-2015 to calculate equivalent health benefit (eHB) for providers. We measure costs as forgone health and quantify the relative performance of providers in terms of equivalent net health benefit (eNHB): the value of the health and non-health benefits minus the forgone benefit equivalent of cost. We compare rankings of providers by eHB, eNHB, and by the rankings produced by the hospital sector regulator. We find that taking account of the non-health benefits in the eNHB measure makes a substantial difference to the evaluation of provider performance. Our study demonstrates that the provider performance evaluation space can be extended beyond measures of health gain and cost, and that this matters for comparison of providers.
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- María José Aragón
- HCD Economics, Daresbury Innovation Centre, Keckwick Lane, Daresbury, Warrington, WA4 4FS, UK
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- Centre for Health Economics, University of York, Heslington York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- Centre for Health Economics, University of York, Heslington York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- Centre for Health Economics, University of York, Heslington York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- Centre for Health Economics, University of York, Heslington York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- Centre for Health Economics, University of York, Heslington York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Regent Court, 30 Regent Street, Sheffield, S1 4DA, UK
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- Health Services Management Centre, School of Social Policy, Park House, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2RT, UK
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- Centre for Health Economics, University of York, Heslington York, YO10 5DD, UK.
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Iversen HH, Haugum M, Ellingsen-Dalskau LH, Bjertnaes O. Reliability and validity of the Patient Experiences Questionnaire for Interdisciplinary Treatment for Substance Dependence - Continuous Electronic Measurement (PEQ-ITSD - CEM). BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:26. [PMID: 38178069 PMCID: PMC10768463 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-10506-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Inpatient experiences with interdisciplinary treatment for substance dependence and mental health care are measured using continuous electronic measurements in Norway. Major changes in data collection from cross-sectional surveys to continuous measurements necessitated the revalidation of the instrument. The main purpose of the present study was to determine the psychometric properties of the Patient Experiences Questionnaire for Interdisciplinary Treatment for Substance Dependence - Continuous Electronic Measurement (PEQ-ITSD - CEM). We also aimed to develop a short version of this tool, since completing the original version can be burdensome for some patients. METHODS The study included adult inpatients (aged ≥ 16 years) who received substance-dependence treatment at 102 different sections in Norway during 2020-2022 (n = 2,850). Factor structure and item performance were assessed. A short version was developed based on the psychometric testing results that included item response theory analysis. RESULTS The PEQ-ITSD - CEM comprised three empirically based scales with good internal consistency, reliability and validity, which covers treatment and personnel (14 items), milieu (6 items) and outcome (5 items). The results supported a seven-item short version, with three items selected for the treatment and personnel scale, two items for the milieu scale and two items for the outcome scale. CONCLUSIONS The PEQ-ITSD - CEM can be recommended for future assessments of patient experiences with interdisciplinary treatment for substance dependence in Norway and in other countries with similar healthcare systems. This short-form version can be applied when respondent burden is a crucial issue.
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- Norwegian Institute of Public Health, PO Box 222 Skoyen, Oslo, 0213, Norway
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- Norwegian Institute of Public Health, PO Box 222 Skoyen, Oslo, 0213, Norway
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O'Donohue E, Aguey-Zinsou M, Yule E, Fairhurst I, Debaets M. Mental health consumer perspectives of a person-centred multidisciplinary care planning meeting on a rehabilitation inpatient unit. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2023; 32:1701-1712. [PMID: 37477147 DOI: 10.1111/inm.13192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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Mental health consumers are seeking genuine involvement in the planning regarding their treatment and care; however for many consumers in inpatient mental health settings, there is not the opportunity to participate. Current research evaluating person-centred multidisciplinary care planning initiatives in inpatient settings from the consumer perspective is limited. The aim of this study was to explore the consumer perspective of a person-centred multidisciplinary care planning meeting implemented in an Australian inpatient mental health rehabilitation unit. This study used a focused ethnographic design with data collection including fieldnotes, observations of meetings and interviews. Ten individuals participated in the study, with two participating in meeting observations and eight participating in structured interviews. Participants were consumers with a mental health diagnosis admitted to a mental health rehabilitation unit for assistance with achieving their goals for community living. Findings were analysed utilizing thematic analysis. Findings showed that consumers' experiences of the care planning meetings were positive. Themes included; 'It's about you', 'Making decisions and expressing opinions', 'Staff involvement in care planning' and 'Supporting consumer recovery'. These findings add the consumer perspective to the existing evidence base and support the implementation of person-centred multidisciplinary care planning meetings in inpatient mental health settings.
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- Eliza O'Donohue
- Occupational Therapy, School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Occupational Therapy, School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Occupational Therapy, School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health Service, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health Service, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Cea Madrid JC. Mad activisms in mental health: a integrative review. Salud Colect 2023; 19:e4627. [PMID: 38055370 DOI: 10.18294/sc.2023.4627] [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: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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The following text presents the results of a integrative review whose purpose was to identify and analyze the production of academic literature on mad activism in the field of mental health and its link with the notions of disability and neurodiversity. From searches conducted in May 2023 in the Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed databases, 52 articles were selected, and thematic content analysis strategies were applied. The results account for various articulations between the concepts addressed, establishing a critical look at the biomedical model in mental health. In the forms of mad activism, the human rights approach, the fight against stigma and its influence on the reform processes of the mental health system become relevant. On the other hand, a framework of social justice, identity policies and practices of mutual support from the community are established. As a whole, they emphasize methodological innovations and an intersectional perspective on the production of knowledge. It is concluded that it is possible to situate madness as a field of constitution of a political actor and epistemic subject. Based on this, possible lines of research on mad activisms in Latin America are formulated.
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- Juan Carlos Cea Madrid
- Psicólogo. Magíster en psicología, mención psicología comunitaria. Estudiante de Doctorado en Psicología. Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
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O’Keeffe S, Suzuki M, McCabe R. An Ideal-Type Analysis of People's Perspectives on Care Plans Received from the Emergency Department following a Self-Harm or Suicidal Crisis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:6883. [PMID: 37835153 PMCID: PMC10572388 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20196883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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People presenting to Emergency Departments (EDs) in a self-harm/suicidal crisis in England receive a psychosocial assessment and care plan. We aimed to construct a typology of peoples' perspectives on crisis care plans to explore the range of experiences of care plans. Thirty-two semi-structured interviews with people who presented to EDs following a self-harm/suicidal crisis in England were analysed using an ideal-type analysis. Cases were systematically compared to form clusters of cases with similar experiences of care plans. People's perspectives on care plans fitted into three types: (1) personalised care plans (n = 13), consisting of advice or referrals perceived as helpful; (2) generic care plans (n = 13), consisting of generic advice that the person already knew about or had already tried; and (3) did not receive a care plan (n = 6) for those who reported not receiving a care plan, or who were only provided with emergency contacts. Care planning in the ED following a suicidal/self-harm crisis was perceived as supportive if it provided realistic and personalised advice, based on what had/had not worked previously. However, many people reported not receiving a helpful care plan, as it was ill-fitted to their needs or was not considered sufficient to keep them safe, which may mean that these patients are at increased risk of repeat self-harm.
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- Sally O’Keeffe
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE2 4AX, UK
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- Unit for Social and Community Psychiatry, Queen Mary University of London, London E13 8SP, UK;
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- School of Health and Psychological Sciences, City, University of London, London EC1R 1UW, UK;
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MacDonnell JA, Dastjerdi FM, Bokore N, Tharao W. Activism and immigrant women's mental health and wellbeing: Building Canadian service provider capacity in the settlement and mental health sectors. Health Care Women Int 2023; 45:579-599. [PMID: 37010454 DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2023.2190981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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In this qualitative community-based research, we explore service providers' use of activism-based resources and the supports they need to use activism as a tool to promote the mental health and wellbeing of racialized immigrant women. 19 service providers working in settlement and mental health services in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, participated in one of three focus groups. We analyzed the data using a postcolonial feminist lens. Service providers' understandings of activism, strategies for promoting client mental health and wellbeing, and organizational barriers shaping their practice emerged as relevant. We offer recommendations for building activism-based resources, programs and services that include collaborations with racialized immigrant women communities and action at the organizational level to support service provider practice.
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- School of Social Work, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Women's Health in Women's Hands Community Health Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Happell B, Gordon S, Sharrock J, Donovan AO, Kenny N, Warner T. There is something about oppression: Allies' perspectives on challenges in relationships with experts by experience. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2023; 32:744-754. [PMID: 36645058 DOI: 10.1111/inm.13117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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The genuine and meaningful involvement of Experts by Experience in the education of health professionals has consistently demonstrated positive attitudinal change in students. These changes are essential if policy goals for recovery-oriented services and service user participation in mental health services are to be realized. To date academic roles for Experts by Experience have often relied on the support of allies. Despite the important role allies play, research investigating their experiences is limited. The aim of this research was to explore allies' views on supporting implementation of the academic positions for Experts by Experience. A qualitative exploratory study was undertaken involving in-depth interviews with 16 allies. Data were analysed thematically. Challenges that can exist between allies and Experts by Experience was one theme identified from the data. Allies described occasional difficulties in their relationships with Experts by Experience where they felt they were perceived as representative of members of their broader profession with whom Experts by Experience had negative experiences. The perspectives of allies are presented in four subthemes: relationships imbedded in history; consequences of interpersonal stigma; supportive, protective or paternalistic?; and the passion remains, which describes allies' ongoing commitment to supporting Expert by Experience involvement. Understanding the challenges can assist allies to respond appropriately in a non-judgemental and supportive manner. Trauma informed practice may provide a useful framework to address conflicts and facilitate more positive relationships between allies and Experts by Experience. These positive relationships are essential to maximize the positive benefits of Experts by Experience on future clinicians.
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- Brenda Happell
- Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, East Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.,Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, East Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Health Service Executive Bantry, Cork, Ireland.,Expert by Experience, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- ANU Medical School, Australian National University, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.,ACT Mental Health Consumer Network, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Sergerie-Richard S, Dupuis F, Cassivi C. For a better understanding of the relationship between caregivers and young adults living with a concomitant substance-related mental health and substance use disorder: an integrative review. Rech Soins Infirm 2023; 153:24-39. [PMID: 37709664 DOI: 10.3917/rsi.153.0024] [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] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Introduction The importance of a quality relationship between young adults living with dual diagnosis and their health care providers is well documented. Context Although this complex phenomenon was mostly studied from an individual perspective, the results indicated the systemic nature of this relationship. Objective This study aims to better understand the relationship between young adults living with dual diagnosis and their health care providers, with a systemic perspective. Method Six data bases were consulted; manual research in gray literature and references screening enhanced the process. Results Of a total of 532 studies and reports identified, 44 were included in the review. Thematic data analysis was carried out, and two themes were identified: the health care system as a constraining environment; and the relationship at the heart of care. Discussion This study confirms the joint role played by the young adult in question and their health care provider in developing and maintaining the relationship, by acknowledging the importance of the care, of mutual confidence, and of a hierarchic relationship. Conclusion This integrative review provides a basis for future nursing interventions that foreground the relationship and take a systemic approach.
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- Sophie Sergerie-Richard
- Infirmière, M.Sc, Faculté des sciences infirmières de l’Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Infirmière, Ph.D, professeure agrégée, Faculté des sciences infirmières de l’Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Infirmière, M.Sc, Faculté des sciences infirmières de l’Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Hellzén O, Kjällman Alm A, Holmström Rising M. Primary Healthcare Nurses' Views on Digital Healthcare Communication and Continuity of Care: A Deductive and Inductive Content Analysis. NURSING REPORTS 2022; 12:945-957. [PMID: 36548164 PMCID: PMC9788199 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep12040091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Primary healthcare in the Western world faces significant functional challenges, resulting in the implementation of digital communication tools. Nurses are key professionals in primary care and focusing on the impact of digital communication and continuity of care in primary care organisations is important. This qualitative descriptive study explores digital communication and continuity of care from primary healthcare nurses' perspective. Data from individual semi-structured interviews with 12 nurses were collected; deductive and inductive content analyses were performed. Three descriptive categories emerged from the deductive (digital communication as interpersonal, information, and management continuities) and inductive ('digital care does not suit everyone', 'new technology is contextually intertwined with daily work', and 'patient-positive aspects of digital information') phases. Additionally, a structural risk of obscuration of patients' needs by the contextual conditions emerged. To ensure digital communication-aligned continuity of care, compatible information technology systems should be developed. Allowing nurses to provide high-quality care based on their own values would enhance person-centred patient care.
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Averill P, Vincent C, Reen G, Henderson C, Sevdalis N. Conceptual and practical challenges associated with understanding patient safety within community-based mental health services. Health Expect 2022; 26:51-63. [PMID: 36370458 PMCID: PMC9854300 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Patient safety problems stemming from healthcare delivery constitute a global public health concern and represent a pervasive barrier to improving care quality and clinical outcomes. However, evidence generation into safety in mental health care, particularly regarding community-based mental health services, has long fallen behind that of physical health care, forming the focus of fewer research publications and developed largely in isolation from the wider improvement science discipline. We aimed to investigate the state of the field, along with key conceptual and empirical challenges to understanding patient safety in community-based mental health care. METHODS A narrative review surveyed the literature to appraise the conceptual obstacles to advancing the science of patient safety in community-based mental health services. Sources were identified through a combination of a systematic search strategy and targeted searches of theoretical and empirical evidence from the fields of mental health care, patient safety and improvement science. RESULTS Amongst available evidence, challenges in defining safety in the context of community mental health care, evaluating safety in long-term care journeys and establishing what constitutes a 'preventable' safety problem, were identified. A dominant risk management approach to safety in mental health care, positioning service users as the origin of risk, has seemingly prevented a focus on proactive safety promotion, considering iatrogenic harm and latent system hazards. CONCLUSION We propose a wider conceptualization of safety and discuss the next steps for the integration and mobilization of disparate sources of 'safety intelligence', to advance how safety is conceived and addressed within community mental health care. PATIENT AND PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION This paper was part of a larger research project aimed at understanding and improving patient safety in community-based mental health care. Although service users, carers and healthcare professionals were not involved as part of this narrative review, the views of these stakeholder groups were central to shaping the wider research project. For a qualitative interview and focus group study conducted alongside this review, interview topic guides were informed by this narrative analysis, designed jointly and piloted with a consultation group of service users and carers with experience of community-based mental health services for working-age adults, who advised on key questioning priorities.
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- Phoebe Averill
- Centre for Implementation Science, Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and NeuroscienceKing's College LondonLondonUK
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- Department of Experimental PsychologyUniversity of OxfordOxfordUK
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- Department of Experimental PsychologyUniversity of OxfordOxfordUK
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- Centre for Implementation Science, Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and NeuroscienceKing's College LondonLondonUK
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- Centre for Implementation Science, Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and NeuroscienceKing's College LondonLondonUK
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Moyo N, Jones M, Kushemererwa D, Arefadib N, Jones A, Pantha S, Gray R. Service User and Carer Views and Expectations of Mental Health Nurses: A Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:11001. [PMID: 36078717 PMCID: PMC9517907 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191711001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Service users' views and expectations of mental health nurses in a UK context were previously reviewed in 2008. The aim of this systematic review is to extend previous research by reviewing international research and work published after the original review. Five databases were searched for studies of any design, published since 2008, that addressed service user and carer views and expectations of mental health nurses. Two reviewers independently completed title and abstract, full-text screening and data extraction. A narrative synthesis was undertaken. We included 49 studies. Most included studies (n = 39, 80%) were qualitative. The importance of the therapeutic relationship and service users being supported in their personal recovery by mental health nurses were core themes identified across included studies. Service users frequently expressed concern about the quality of the therapeutic relationship and indicated that nurses lacked time to spend with them. Carers reported that their concerns were not taken seriously and were often excluded from the care of their relatives. Our critical appraisal identified important sources of bias in included studies. The findings of our review are broadly consistent with previous reviews however the importance of adopting a recovery approach has emerged as a new focus.
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- Nompilo Moyo
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086, Australia
- Victorian Tuberculosis Program, Melbourne Health, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086, Australia
- Department of Rural Health, University of South Australia, Whyalla Campus, Whyalla Norrie, SA 5608, Australia
- IIMPACT in Health, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086, Australia
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- Faculty of Life Sciences, Wrexham Glyndwr University, Wrexham LL11 2AW, UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086, Australia
- Department of Rural Health, University of South Australia, Whyalla Campus, Whyalla Norrie, SA 5608, Australia
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Traube DE, Taylor A, Cederbaum JA, Naish L, Rau A. Strategies for implementation of virtual home visitation in the United States. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2022; 30:e2118-e2126. [PMID: 34791751 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Utilising telepractice videoconferencing technology to offer home visitation services has the potential to provide access and parenting support through a high-tech and high-touch service delivery option. Families can receive evidence-based, family support intervention from their home via videoconferencing technology, removing the need for the provider to be physically in the home. While the expansion of telehealth and telepractice services for families is essential for meeting the needs of both parents and their children, well-documented engagement barriers to digital health/computer-mediated interventions exist across treatment modalities and technology platforms. Semi-structured interviews with 15 providers were conducted and analysed to identify engagement strategies utilised to sustain families in a home visitation model offered through live videoconferencing technology on a telehealth platform. Analysis revealed four themes that were deemed essential for successfully attracting and maintaining families in a telepractice-based home visitation programme: (a) engagement strategies to encourage families to participate; (b) clinical skills used within sessions; (c) articulation of benefits to the family; and (d) exploration of rationale for ending services. This study was able to identify strategies for engagement and sustained involvement of families in telehealth-based home visitation. Findings include evidence that providers should be able to move between telehealth and on-ground service provision with relative ease.
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- Dorian E Traube
- USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Parents as Teachers National Center, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Delaney KR, Loucks J, Ray R, Blair EW, Nadler-Moodie M, Batscha C, Sharp DM, Milliken D. Delineating Quality Indicators of Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalization. J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc 2022; 28:391-401. [PMID: 33190586 DOI: 10.1177/1078390320971367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Assuring quality care is critical to the well-being and recovery of individuals receiving inpatient psychiatric treatment, yet a comprehensive map of quality inpatient care does not exist. AIMS To isolate and describe quality elements of inpatient psychiatric treatment. METHODS A survey queried psychiatric inpatient nursing leaders on what they considered to be critical elements of quality. The survey was emailed to 40 American Psychiatric Nurses Association members, and 39 individuals responded. In the survey, participants were asked to comment on the importance of six dimensions of quality as well as quality indicators used on their units. RESULTS Data from this survey indicate how thought leaders conceptualized quality of inpatient care. A unifying philosophy of care was endorsed as a quality element as was structure that affords staff available time on the unit-engaging with patients. While staffing levels were viewed as important, the respondents commented on the nuances between staffing and quality. Participants endorsed the importance of involving individuals in their treatment planning as well as tapping into patients' perspectives on the treatment experience. CONCLUSIONS The participants' responses compliment the quality literature and reinforce the need to develop a comprehensive map of quality elements. These elements interact in complex way, for instance, staffing, engagement, and teamwork is tied to the organizational structure and philosophy of care, which in turn facilitates consumer involvement in care. Thus, gauging the impact of quality on outcomes will demand consideration of the interaction of factors not just the linear relationship of one element to an outcome.
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- Kathleen R Delaney
- Kathleen R. Delaney, PhD, PMH-NP, FAAN, Rush College of Nursing, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Richard Ray, MS, RN, PMH-BC, Northwestern Memorial Hospital Stone Institute of Psychiatry, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Ellen Blair, DNP, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT, USA
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- Marlene Nadler-Moodie, MSN, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA, USA
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- Catherine Batscha, DNP, RN, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- David Sharp, PhD, RN, Mississippi College, Clinton, MS, USA
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- Dani Milliken, DHA, MS, BSN, RN, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Orange, CA, USA
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Iversen HH, Haugum M, Bjertnaes O. Reliability and validity of the Psychiatric Inpatient Patient Experience Questionnaire - Continuous Electronic Measurement (PIPEQ-CEM). BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:897. [PMID: 35821137 PMCID: PMC9275271 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-08307-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background The increasing emphasis on patient-centred care has accelerated the demand for high-quality assessment instruments, but the development and application of measures of the quality of care provided for mental health have lagged behind other areas of medicine. The main objective of this study was to determine the psychometric properties of the Psychiatric Inpatient Patient Experience Questionnaire – Continuous Electronic Measurement (PIPEQ-CEM), which consists of large-scale measurements from a Norwegian population. The change from cross-sectional surveys to continuous measurements necessitated further validation of the instrument. The secondary objective was to develop a short version of the PIPEQ-CEM. Methods The data included responses from the first year of continuous measurement, and included adult inpatients (age ≥ 18 years) who received specialized mental healthcare from 191 different sections in Norway (n = 3,249). Missing data, ceiling effects, factor structure and internal consistency levels were assessed. The short scale was developed by exploring missing items, ceiling effects, results from exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and item performance from item response theory (IRT) analyses. Results Psychometric testing supported previous results and illustrated that the PIPEQ-CEM comprises three empirically based scales with good internal consistency, reliability and validity, and covers structure and facilities, patient-centred interactions, and outcomes. A seven-item short form was developed, which provides an efficient approach for brief yet comprehensive measurements that can be applied in the future. Conclusion The PIPEQ-CEM can be recommended for use in future national surveys that assess patient experience with inpatient psychiatric care in Norway and in other countries with similar healthcare systems. The short form can be applied where respondent burden and cognitive load are crucial issues. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12913-022-08307-5.
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- Norwegian Institute of Public Health, PO Box 222 Skoyen, Oslo, 0213, Norway
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- Norwegian Institute of Public Health, PO Box 222 Skoyen, Oslo, 0213, Norway
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Uren EJ, Inder ML. Redefining help through peer support. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2022; 29:390-394. [PMID: 34817907 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12807] [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: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Traditional mental health services are not meeting the needs of service users. Peer support is an alternative approach of providing support founded on relationship where there is respect and shared responsibility. Peer support relationships are mutual and reciprocal. WHAT THE PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: The experience of peer-led care can be transformative. A key aspect is the validation and valuing of lived experience and being seen as a person not as an illness. The nature and quality of relationships is paramount and needs to be based on equity. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH NURSING?: Nurses have a key role to advocate and promote peer support services. Relationships need to be based on respect and "being alongside" service users in their recovery journey rather than trying to "fix the problem." ABSTRACT: Introduction Peer-led services provide an approach to support based on mutuality, respect and shared experience. Aim To provide an understanding of my experiences of receiving help from a peer-led service. Method Journaling experiences captured in detail the reality of my experiences at the time and were used to inform this paper. Results The Narrative describes entering a Peer-Led Acute Alternative Service when I was amid a mental health crisis and feeling broken. Here, relationships were based on connecting with others who have experienced similar struggles, being seen as an individual rather than a patient, treated with dignity and respect, being heard, having my feelings acknowledged rather than medicated and feeling understood. This created a shift in me to a place of healing and finding meaning in my experiences of mental distress which led to me training in peer support. Discussion Peer-led services can be a transformative experience which redefines the relationship and shifts the person from being a passive recipient of help to an active participant in their recovery. Choice and increased options for peer services as an integral aspect of services available for individuals on their mental health journey is critical.
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Li C, Li L, Wang Z. Knowledge, attitude and behaviour to evidence-based practice among psychiatric nurses: A cross-sectional survey. Int J Nurs Sci 2022; 9:343-349. [PMID: 35891916 PMCID: PMC9305010 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2022.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- Ce Li
- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Peking University First Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Corresponding author.
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Powell PA, Rowen D. What Matters for Evaluating the Quality of Mental Healthcare? Identifying Important Aspects in Qualitative Focus Groups with Service Users and Frontline Mental Health Professionals. THE PATIENT - PATIENT-CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2022; 15:669-678. [PMID: 35513764 PMCID: PMC9585007 DOI: 10.1007/s40271-022-00580-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Background Evaluating quality in mental healthcare is essential for ensuring a high-quality experience for service users (SUs). Policy-defined quality indicators, however, risk misalignment with the perspectives of SUs and mental healthcare professionals (MHPs). There is value in exploring how SUs and frontline MHPs think quality should be measured. Objectives Our study objectives were to: (1) identify aspects that SUs and MHPs deem important for assessing quality in mental healthcare to help support attribute selection in a subsequent discrete choice experiment and (2) explore similarities and differences between SU and MHPs’ views. Methods Semi-structured qualitative focus groups (n = 6) were conducted with SUs (n = 14) and MHPs (n = 8) recruited from a UK National Health Service Trust. A topic guide was generated from a review of UK policy documents and existing data used to measure quality in mental healthcare in England. Transcripts were analysed using a framework analysis. Results Twenty-one subthemes were identified, grouped within six themes: accessing mental healthcare; assessing the benefits of care; co-ordinated approach; delivering mental healthcare; individualised care; and role of the person providing care. Themes such as person-centred care, capacity and resources, and receiving the right type of care received more coverage than others. Service users and MHPs displayed high concordance in their views, with minor areas of divergence. Conclusions We developed a comprehensive six-theme framework for understanding quality in mental healthcare from the viewpoint of the SU and frontline MHP, which can be used to help inform the selection of a meaningful set of quality indicators in mental health for research and practice. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40271-022-00580-0.
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- Philip A Powell
- School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Regent Court, 30 Regent Street, Sheffield, S1 4DA, UK.
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- School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Regent Court, 30 Regent Street, Sheffield, S1 4DA, UK
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Rippon D, Shepherd J, Wakefield S, Lee A, Pollet TV. The role of self-efficacy and self-esteem in mediating positive associations between functional social support and psychological wellbeing in people with a mental health diagnosis. J Ment Health 2022:1-10. [PMID: 35510768 DOI: 10.1080/09638237.2022.2069695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Previous research has observed positive associations between perceived quality of social support and mental well-being. Having access to functional social support that provides sources of care, compassion and helpful information have shown to be beneficial for mental health. However, there is a need to identify the psychological processes through which functional social support can elicit therapeutic outcomes on mental well-being. AIMS The present cross-sectional study aimed to examine the extent to which self-efficacy and self-esteem mediated the association between functional social support and mental well-being. METHOD Seventy-three people with a mental health diagnosis, who attended group-based activities as facilitated by a third sector community mental health organisation, took part in the present study. Participants were required to complete measures that assessed perceived quality of functional social support, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and subjective mental well-being. RESULTS A multiple mediation analysis revealed that self-efficacy and self-esteem fully mediated the positive association between perceived functional social support and mental well-being. CONCLUSIONS The implications of these results are that social interventions, which aim to facilitate the delivery of functional social support, could enhance mental well-being via their positive effects on self-efficacy and self-esteem.
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- Waddington Street Centre, Durham, UK
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Tickner C, Holland L, Wark P, Hilton J, Morrison C, Kay-Lambkin F, Heinsch M. Mental health care needs in cystic fibrosis: A scoping review. SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH CARE 2022; 61:1-15. [PMID: 35422201 DOI: 10.1080/00981389.2022.2060422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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People with cystic fibrosis experience rates of anxiety and depression that are considerably higher than those of the general population. Research suggests low mental health functioning can lead to poor health outcomes and quality of life for this population. Consequently, recognition of the need for routine mental health screening and referral in cystic fibrosis care is increasing. Yet to date, less is known about the actual mental health care needs of people with cystic fibrosis. This scoping review sought to address this gap by examining the mental health care needs of adults and adolescents living with cystic fibrosis, and how are these needs are (or are not) being met. Findings suggest current efforts at mental health care provision do not adequately meet the needs of people with cystic fibrosis, highlighting the urgency of conducting high quality intervention research to support effective mental health care for this population.
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- Campbell Tickner
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Healthy Lungs, University of Newcastle, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Department, John Hunter Children's Hospital, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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Procter S, Harrison D, Pearson P, Dickinson C. Theorising worker–client relations in front‐line service work: Understanding the experience of non‐professionally affiliated workers in UK mental health services. NEW TECHNOLOGY WORK AND EMPLOYMENT 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/ntwe.12212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Lawn S, Kaine C, Stevenson J, McMahon J. Australian Mental Health Consumers' Experiences of Service Engagement and Disengagement: A Descriptive Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph181910464. [PMID: 34639765 PMCID: PMC8508315 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph181910464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Mental health issues are a severe global concern with significant personal, social, and economic consequences and costs. This paper reports results of an online survey disseminated across the Australian community investigating why people with mental health issues choose particular mental health services over others, what causes them to disengage from services, and what factors and qualities of services are important to consumers to support their continued engagement or re-engagement with mental health services. The importance of GPs was evident, given their key role in providing mental healthcare, especially to those referred to as “the missing middle”—consumers with mental health issues who fall through the gaps in care in other parts of the healthcare system. The study found that many respondents chose to engage with mental healthcare providers primarily due to accessibility and affordability, but also because of the relational qualities that they displayed as part of delivering care. These qualities fostered consumers’ sense of trust, feeling listened to, and not being stigmatized as part of help seeking and having their mental health needs met. Implications for education and practice are offered.
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- Sharon Lawn
- Lived Experience Australia Ltd., Adelaide, SA 5070, Australia; (C.K.); (J.M.)
- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-459-098-772
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- Lived Experience Australia Ltd., Adelaide, SA 5070, Australia; (C.K.); (J.M.)
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia;
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- Lived Experience Australia Ltd., Adelaide, SA 5070, Australia; (C.K.); (J.M.)
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Martínez-Martínez C, Sánchez-Martínez V, Ballester-Martínez J, Richart-Martínez M, Ramos-Pichardo JD. A qualitative emancipatory inquiry into relationships between people with mental disorders and health professionals. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2021; 28:721-737. [PMID: 33351223 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12727] [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: 02/01/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: A therapeutic alliance with people with mental disorders could help increase the efficacy of treatment. The paradigm shift from a paternalistic model to one that respects the person's autonomy has led to professionals accepting the active role of people with mental disorders making decisions that affect their treatment. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: People with mental disorders perceive paternalistic and stigmatizing attitudes from health professionals, and they do not feel involved in decisions about their health, which can render effective therapeutic alliances difficult. The findings reveal that although people in Mediterranean countries are used to paternalistic treatment from health professionals due to cultural factors, people with mental disorders are increasingly critical of how they are treated and demand greater autonomy and respect in the decision to undergo drug therapy. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: In their interactions with people with mental disorders, health professionals should include efforts aimed at improving shared decision-making capabilities and avoiding paternalistic or stigmatizing attitudes. ABSTRACT: Introduction A therapeutic alliance with people is essential for the efficacy of treatments. However, the traditional paternalistic values of the Mediterranean society may be incompatible with patient autonomy. Aim To explore the therapeutic relationship from the perspective of people diagnosed with mental disorders with health professionals, including nurses. Methods This emancipatory research was performed through focus groups, with people with mental disorders who had a variety of diagnoses and experiences of acute and community-based mental health services and other healthcare services. Data were analysed using the content analysis method. Results Four main themes emerged: stereotypes and prejudice; quality of interactions and treatment; emotional and behavioural impacts; and demands. Discussion According to the participants' descriptions, health professionals are not exempt from prejudice against persons with psychiatric diagnoses. They reported experiencing abuse of power, malpractice, and overmedication. Thus, in the Mediterranean culture, professional attitudes may represent a barrier for an appropriate therapeutic alliance, and people with mental disorders do not feel involved in making decisions about their health. Implications for practice Knowing how people with mental disorders perceive their interactions with health professionals and the effects is necessary to move the care model towards more symmetric relationships that facilitate a therapeutic alliance.
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- Concepción Martínez-Martínez
- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea, Valencia, Spain.,Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Nursing Department, Health Sciences Faculty, University of Alicante, San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain
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Kortteisto T, Laitila M, Pitkänen A. Professionals' views on patient involvement in acute psychiatric wards: A qualitative study. Perspect Psychiatr Care 2021; 57:1489-1496. [PMID: 33368342 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To examine multiprofessionals' views on patient involvement in acute psychiatric wards. DESIGN AND METHODS The study was conducted in four hospital districts in Finland. The data were collected between December 2016 and March 2017 by means of four focus group interviews and analyzed with inductive content analysis. FINDINGS The five main themes emerged: Patient-, carer-, professional-, hospital-, and healthcare system-related factors enhancing or preventing patient involvement in acute psychiatric wards. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The findings confirm that many obstacles need to be removed in ward practice before patient involvement can really be made a part of the daily routine.
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- Tiina Kortteisto
- Department of Internal Diseases, Pirkanmaa Hospital District, Tampere, Finland
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- Nursing Directors of the Organisation, South Ostrobothnia Hospital District, Seinäjoki, Finland
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- Nursing Directors of the Organisation, Pirkanmaa Hospital District, Tampere, Finland
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Moreno-Poyato AR, El Abidi K, Rodríguez-Nogueira Ó, Lluch-Canut T, Puig-Llobet M. A qualitative study exploring the patients' perspective from the 'Reserved Therapeutic Space' nursing intervention in acute mental health units. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2021; 30:783-797. [PMID: 33599014 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This study aimed to explore the perspective of people who had experienced treatment as patients at acute mental health units, regarding an intervention model to improve therapeutic relationships in the units, which had been previously designed by the nurses. The study participants were people linked to collectives for social activism in mental health. Six focus groups were held. The results were classified into three themes: (a) the meaning of a space to enable the establishment of a therapeutic relationship, (b) the procedures to implement the space, and (c) the difficulties to overcome to establish the space. For the participants, the Reserved Therapeutic Space intervention was perceived as a space where they could share expectations and needs with the nurses, considering it as both valid and useful to improve the therapeutic relationship in acute units. For the participants, the intervention should be structured in three stages: orientation, follow-up, and discharge. The content of the intervention should be proposed by the patients based on their needs and concerns. The barriers identified for carrying out the intervention were the lack of relational competence, the violation of rights, and the lack of accessibility of nurses. The facilitating elements were the availability of nurses, active listening, and empathy. The resulting intervention model includes realities of both groups, providing insights for nurses to initiate a space with patients and improve their therapeutic relationship. This intervention model could be used by managers to test its effectiveness.
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- Antonio R Moreno-Poyato
- Department of Public Health, Mental Health and Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Nursing School, Universitat de Barcelona, L´Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Institut de Neuropsiquiatria i Addiccions, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain
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- SALBIS Research Group, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Universidad de León, Ponferrada, Spain
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- Department of Public Health, Mental Health and Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Nursing School, Universitat de Barcelona, L´Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Department of Public Health, Mental Health and Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Nursing School, Universitat de Barcelona, L´Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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Moreno-Poyato AR, Rodríguez-Nogueira Ó. The association between empathy and the nurse-patient therapeutic relationship in mental health units: a cross-sectional study. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2021; 28:335-343. [PMID: 32657511 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Empathy is one of the main attributes for establishing the nurse-patient therapeutic relationship. Davis (1983) identified four components on an empathic response: perspective taking, fantasy, empathetic concern and personal distress. It is essential to deepen our knowledge on the influence of the dimensions of empathy for the construction and development of the therapeutic alliance during the different phases of the therapeutic relationship. WHAT THE PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: A significant association exists between the dimensions of empathy and the construction and development of the therapeutic alliance during the different phases of the therapeutic relationship between nurses and patients in mental health units. This study shows that the nurses' perspective on the patient's situation improves the bond, and therefore, this skill is especially useful in the first phase or orientation phase of the therapeutic relationship. However, for the second phase or working phase of the therapeutic relationship, a greater empathic concern among nurses, together with less personal distress, improves collaborative goal setting with patients. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: It is important for mental health nurses to be aware of the importance of personal self-awareness and the emotional management of empathy for the construction and development of therapeutic relationships of quality with patients. Knowledge of the relationship between each of the dimensions of empathy in the different stages of the therapeutic relationship is useful for the design of educational programmes, by including training on empathic strategies. ABSTRACT: Introduction Empathy and its dimensions (perspective taking, empathic concern, personal distress and fantasy) are essential for establishing the nurse-patient therapeutic relationship. It is important to know how this influences the construction and development of the therapeutic alliance during the different phases of the therapeutic relationship. Aim To examine whether the dimensions of empathy influence the nurse-patient therapeutic relationship within mental health units. Method A cross-sectional design was used to collect data to measure the therapeutic alliance and the different dimensions of empathy via an online form completed by nurses working at 18 mental health units. Linear regressions were used in the analysis. Results A total of 198 participants completed the questionnaires. Nurses established a greater therapeutic alliance with patients when they were able to adopt their patient's perspective and experience concern. Discussion Nurses' perspective taking is an influential factor impacting the nurse-patient bond in the orientation phase, whereas experiencing greater concern and decreased emotional distress were associated with improved therapeutic alliance in the working phase. Implications for practice These findings may help gain awareness among nurses of the importance of empathy in the nurse-patient relationships, as well as inform educational programmes, by including training in empathic strategies and emotional management.
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- Antonio R Moreno-Poyato
- Department of Public Health, Mental Health and Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Nursing School, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Barcelona, Spain
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- Nursing and Physical Therapy Department, SALBIS Research Group, Health Sciences School, Universidad de León, Ponferrada León, Spain
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Myklebust LH, Lassemo E. The role of local inpatient psychiatric units and general practitioner on continuity of care in Northern Norway: A case-register study. Int J Methods Psychiatr Res 2021; 30:e1866. [PMID: 33248004 PMCID: PMC8170572 DOI: 10.1002/mpr.1866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The general practitioners' (GP) role in the care of mental health patients has received increased attention. The literature underlines the need for integration of primary and specialist services, but cross-boundary continuity for patients with severe conditions may be particularly poor. The aim of this study was to analyze the collaboration between primary care and different models of specialized psychiatric services for patients with severe conditions. METHODS We compared a local and a centralized model of mental health care. Service utilization over a 5-year period was studied. RESULTS Findings suggest that a local institution-based model of services positively affects the use of both GP and specialist outpatient care, with most inpatients utilizing both GP and specialist outpatient consultations. In the centralized model, a substantial proportion of inpatients only used GP outpatient care. Furthermore, inpatients that used both GP and specialist outpatient services received more of both services compared to those who did not enter specialist outpatient care at all. CONCLUSION Local inpatient units may positively affect continuity of care and collaboration between general practitioners and specialist psychiatric services compared to more traditional hospital units, probably because better functional integration of services, better facilitation of clinical alliances/relationships, or a more network-oriented treatment philosophy.
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- Lars Henrik Myklebust
- Sykehuset Innlandet HF, Hamar, Norway.,Nord-Norsk Psykiatrisk Forskningssenter, Bodø, Norway
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Kerman N, Kidd SA. The Healthcare Triple Aim in the Recovery Era. ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY IN MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH 2021; 47:492-496. [PMID: 31754880 DOI: 10.1007/s10488-019-00997-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Recovery is the guiding vision of mental health systems and policy. However, skepticism has emerged about whether the paradigm can achieve its sought goals. We argue that embedding recovery within a quality improvement framework, such as the Triple Aim, would increase leverage for systems change and advance recovery practice. The Triple Aim's goals of improving healthcare outcomes, quality, and costs are pertinent to mental health systems, although action is also needed to address the social determinants of health. Accordingly, we propose the recovery-oriented Triple Aim, which could be used to guide policy development and evaluation of mental health services.
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- Nick Kerman
- School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5, Canada.
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Raphael J, Hutchinson T, Haddock G, Emsley R, Bucci S, Lovell K, Edge D, Price O, Udachina A, Day C, Cross C, Peak C, Drake R, Berry K. A study on the feasibility of delivering a psychologically informed ward-based intervention on an acute mental health ward. Clin Psychol Psychother 2021; 28:1587-1597. [PMID: 33843107 DOI: 10.1002/cpp.2597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Acute mental health inpatient wards have been criticized for being nontherapeutic. The study aimed to test the feasibility of delivering a psychologically informed intervention in these settings. This single-arm study evaluated the feasibility of clinical psychologists delivering a ward-based psychological service model over a 6-month period on two acute mental health wards. Data were gathered to assess trial design parameters and the feasibility of gathering patient/staff outcome data. Psychologists were able to deliver key elements of the intervention. Baseline staff and patient participant recruitment targets were met. However, there was significant patient attrition at follow-up, with incorrect contact details on discharge being the primary reason. Implementation of a ward-based psychological intervention appears feasible when implemented flexibly. It is feasible to recruit staff and patient participants and to collect staff outcome measures over a 6-month period. However, greater efforts need to be taken to trace patient movement following discharge.
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- Jessica Raphael
- Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK.,Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, Kings College London, London, UK
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- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Acute Inpatient Services Tameside and Glossop, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Ashton-under-Lyne, UK
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- Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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A decade of service development: audit of service users' experience of a rural Psychiatry of Later Life (POLL) service. Ir J Med Sci 2021; 191:347-354. [PMID: 33709308 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-021-02540-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The HSE "Vision for change", national service plan and other policies emphasise the importance of incorporating the views of service users and carers in the design and delivery of mental health services. AIMS To obtain the views of service users in relation to a rural POLL service. Compare our service to best practice and address issues identified. Repeat the audit cycle based on recommendations. METHODOLOGY New referrals to the POLL service were identified, and a pseudo-anonymised audit tool questionnaire was posted to these patients after initially making a telephone contact and obtaining informed consent. Results were compared to standards set by our team based on local and national policies. We used Microsoft Excel and performed a thematic analysis of qualitative data in the fourth cycle. This audit has been repeated on four occasions: 2012, 2013, 2016 and 2019. RESULTS More than 90% of patients marked as being benefited by the POLL team. Overall, most positive responses pertained to supportive and professional staff, resolution of disease symptoms, psycho-education and attentive follow-up whereas negative responses were in relation to limited access to disabled parking spaces, perceived inadequate discharge planning and non-resolution of disease symptoms in few patients. CONCLUSION Involving POLL patients in audit provided useful insights to improve the quality of service. We resolved the issue of disabled parking access and have developed a service information leaflet and a discharge leaflet. We intend to focus more on psychoeducation and discharge planning based on the results of the current cycle.
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Petrie K, Baldwin P, Crawford J, Harvey SB. The voice of mental health practice in Australia: a mixed-method cross-sectional study of gaps and areas of need. Aust N Z J Public Health 2021; 45:318-324. [PMID: 33617137 DOI: 10.1111/1753-6405.13078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 11/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To examine the perceptions of health professionals regarding the gaps in mental health service provision in Australia and their need for assistance in managing patients with mental illness. METHOD A total of 570 health professionals participated in an anonymous online survey in January 2018 that assessed: i) health professionals' current levels of need for assistance in the management of patients with mental health conditions; and ii) perceived gaps in the mental health care system, and how these can be addressed. Data were analysed using a mixed-methods approach. RESULTS Of those surveyed, 71.2% of health professionals and 77.3% of general practitioners reported that they required assistance in managing their patients with at least one stage of care for at least one type of mental disorder. Qualitative analyses revealed eight major themes in health professionals' perceptions of gaps in mental health service provision, including affordability and accessibility, the problems with crisis-driven care and the 'missing middle'. CONCLUSION Overall, the results of this study provide a concerning insight into the substantial gaps in mental health care within the Australian system. Implications for public health: The results of this study add weight to ongoing calls for reform of and increased investment in the Australian mental health care system.
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- Katherine Petrie
- Black Dog Institute, University of New South Wales.,School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales
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- Black Dog Institute, University of New South Wales.,School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales
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- Black Dog Institute, University of New South Wales.,School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales
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Moreno-Poyato AR, Casanova-Garrigos G, Roldán-Merino JF, Rodríguez-Nogueira Ó. Examining the association between evidence-based practice and the nurse-patient therapeutic relationship in mental health units: A cross-sectional study. J Adv Nurs 2020; 77:1762-1771. [PMID: 33336475 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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AIMS To examine the relationship between the dimensions of evidence-based practice and the therapeutic relationship and to predict the quality of the therapeutic relationship from these dimensions among nurses working in mental health units. DESIGN A cross-sectional design. METHODS Data were collected between February-April 2018 via an online form completed by nurses working at 18 mental health units. Multiple linear regressions were used to examine the relationship between the dimensions of evidence-based practice and therapeutic relationship. Questionnaires were completed by 198 nurses. RESULTS Higher levels of evidence-based practice were a significant predictor of a higher-quality therapeutic relationship (β: 2.276; 95% CI: 1.30-3.25). The evidence-based practice factor which most influenced an improved therapeutic relationship was the nurses' attitude (β: 2.047; 95% CI: 0.88-3.21). The therapeutic relationship dimension which was most conditioned by evidence-based practice dimensions was agreement on tasks, which was most favourable with a better attitude (β: 0.625; 95% CI: 0.09-1.16) and greater knowledge and skills for evidence-based practice (β: 0.500; 95% CI: 0.08-0.93). CONCLUSION In mental health settings, the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship is positively enhanced by evidenced-based practice and the nurse's level of experience, with a great influence on shared decision-making. IMPACT This research sought to examine the relationship between the evidence-based practice and the therapeutic relationship in mental health nursing. This study demonstrates that an improved attitude and knowledge of evidence-based practices of mental health nurses increases shared decision-making with patients, which is a basic requirement for person-centred care. Because the therapeutic relationship is considered the backbone of nursing practice in mental health units, this research will have an impact on both mental health nurses and mental health unit managers.
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- Antonio R Moreno-Poyato
- Department of Public Health, Mental Health and Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Nursing School, Universitat de Barcelona, L´Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.,IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Barcelona, Spain
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- Campus Docent Sant Joan de Déu Fundació Privada. School of Nursing, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Nursing and Physical Therapy Department, SALBIS Research Group, Health Sciences School, Universidad de León, Ponferrada, León, Spain
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Rezaie L, Phillips D. Post-discharge needs of Iranian women diagnosed with severe mental illness: A qualitative study. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2020; 27:752-762. [PMID: 32277722 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Revised: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: A search of common databases indicates the absence of any research focused on the needs of Iranian women diagnosed with severe mental illness post-discharge from an inpatient setting. Moreover, there is a lacuna of information about the unique experiences and needs of persons diagnosed with severe mental illness living in non-Western communities (esp. Middle Eastern communities). WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE: This study examined interviews of women diagnosed with severe mental illness receiving treatment at an Iranian inpatient hospital. Three categories of post-discharge needs emerged: support, skill acquisition and information. Support consisted of family, social and health system subcategories. Skill acquisition was comprised of social skills, work skills and self-management skills. Lastly, information distinguished between illness-related information and women's health information. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: Findings highlight the need for systemic changes to current care models. Broadly, families should be incorporated into care to improve outcomes and decrease stigma. Regarding mental health nursing, results highlighted the need for additional nursing and occupational therapy interventions to empower families and patients. Nursing practitioners can aid in preparing these patients for employment and public health initiatives to decrease stigma and improve access to care. ABSTRACT: Introduction Understanding the post-discharge needs of patients diagnosed with severe mental illness is critical for improving treatment outcomes. Aim The aim of the present study was to determine the unique post-discharge needs of Iranian women diagnosed with severe mental illness. Method Conventional content analysis was utilized to analyse data gathered via focus group interviews conducted within the psychiatric inpatient unit at Farabi hospital located in Kermanshah, Iran. Participants (N = 42; M age = 40; SD = 6.3 years) had been diagnosed with a severe mental illness, had a history of at least two psychiatric hospitalizations and were awaiting discharge following significant symptom improvement. Results Content analysis extracted three categories of post-discharge needs: support, skill acquisition and information. Support consisted of family, social and health system subcategories. Skill acquisition was comprised of social skills, work skills and self-management skills. Lastly, information distinguished between illness-related information and women's health information. Discussion/Implications for practice Analysis of interview data highlighted the general need for adopting a family-system approach to reduce stigma, increase knowledge and foster skill acquisition. Regarding mental health nursing, results highlighted the unique role of nurses and their capacity to pre-emptively address needs such as aiding in employment. Lastly, findings are contrasted against Western care models.
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- Leeba Rezaie
- Sleep Disorders Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Psychology, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI, USA
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Hirai Y, Yoshioka SI. Emotional Intelligence and Work Perceptions Among Nurse Managers. Yonago Acta Med 2020; 63:343-352. [PMID: 33253345 DOI: 10.33160/yam.2020.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Background Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to a person's ability to acknowledge the feelings of oneself and others, and to control those feelings so as to behave in a socially acceptable manner. We investigated the relationships between the characteristics of EI among nurse managers, and their perceptions of how much their position's roles and responsibilities can be delegated to other staff members. Methods We surveyed 150 nurse managers working at 30 hospitals by using an anonymous questionnaire. The questionnaire consists of basic attributes, EI and work perception. The emotional intelligence scale (EQS) domain scores were analyzed by means of one-way repeated-measures analysis of variance. EQS scores were compared with corresponding averages for working adults in the instructions. The perceived importance of duties of nurse managers was compared between the resulting EQS scores 'High' and 'Low' groups. Results The analysis population consisted of 105 nurse managers. Their EQS scored higher in all three domains, and with the exception of Altruism for all factor scores than the average for working adults. The perceived importance of the typical duties of nurse managers were compared between the High and Low groups for each EQS domain. Significant differences were observed between nurse managers with High and Low Intrapersonal emotional quotient (EQ) on four tasks. No significant differences were found for any of the responsibilities when nurse managers with High and Low Interpersonal EQ or Situational EQ were compared. Conclusion The nurse managers' average EQS scores were higher in all areas. The high scores that were exhibited by could be considered desirable qualities for nurse managers. It seemed nurse managers with high scores in intrapersonal EQ struck a good balance between placing importance on EI considerations like managing relationships and creating a comfortable workplace, and management and leadership behaviors like department management and operations and data management.
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- Yuka Hirai
- Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8503, Japan.,Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Nursing and Nutrition, The University of Shimane, Izumo 693-8550, Japan
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- Department of Nursing Care Environment and Mental Health, School of Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8503, Japan
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Thimm JC, Antonsen L, Malmedal W. Patients' perception of user involvement in psychiatric outpatient treatment: Associations with patient characteristics and satisfaction. Health Expect 2020; 23:1477-1484. [PMID: 32935451 PMCID: PMC7752195 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The patient's right to be involved in treatment decisions is anchored in guidelines and legislation in many countries. Previous research suggests challenges in the implementation of user involvement across different areas of health care, including mental health. However, little is known about psychiatric outpatients' experiences of being involved in their treatment. OBJECTIVE To investigate how psychiatric outpatients after treatment rate the degree to which they were included in the treatment and explore the associations between perceived user involvement, demographic characteristics of the sample and patient satisfaction. DESIGN Cross-sectional. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS The sample consisted of 188 psychiatric outpatients (67% female, mean age 42.2 years) who were discharged in the two years prior to data collection. MAIN VARIABLES STUDIED Perceived user involvement in psychiatric outpatient treatment and patient satisfaction as measured by the Psychiatric Out-Patient Experiences Questionnaire. RESULTS About half of the participants rated the overall degree of involvement in their treatment as high or very high. The lowest percentage of participants reporting high or very high involvement was found for sufficient information to contribute to treatment decisions (36%). Female gender, higher education and, to a small degree, younger age were associated with more involvement. Perceived user involvement was strongly associated with treatment satisfaction. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION The findings suggest that user involvement in psychiatric outpatient treatment can be improved. Patient information that facilitates user involvement should be given more attention. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION The hospital's user panel was involved in the development of items assessing user involvement.
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- Jens C Thimm
- Centre for Crisis Psychology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Psychiatric Centre, Helgeland Hospital Trust Mo i Rana, Mo i Rana, Norway
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- Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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Hurtado MM, Nogueras EV, Cantero N, Gálvez L, García-Herrera JM, Morales-Asencio JM. Development of a guideline for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder with the ADAPTE method. Int J Qual Health Care 2020; 32:356-363. [PMID: 32427320 DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzaa053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim was to develop a clinical guideline for managing generalised anxiety disorder in Primary Health Care and Mental Health, using guideline adaptation methods. DESIGN A clinical guideline was developed, following the methods of the ADAPTE group, and implemented in a Primary Health Care District and in Mental Health Services in Spain. SETTING Regional University Hospital of Málaga and District of Primary Health Care Málaga-Guadalhorce (Spain). PARTICIPANTS The participants were family physicians, psychiatrists and clinical psychologists. The phases of the process included definition of clinical scenarios, literature search and guidelines appraisal, elaboration of recommendations, conducting focus groups with users diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder, linking the testimonials of users with recommendations, external review and implementation by multifaceted interventions. RESULTS The final release included 49 Recommendations, of which 47 are from the 2011 NICE guidance for GAD and 2 of the 2011 NICE guideline for common mental disorder. Finally, seven recommendations needed to be adapted to the Spanish health care context, and three recommendations were excluded. CONCLUSIONS A guideline aimed to improve the quality and effectiveness of the care provided to people with generalised anxiety disorder has been released. The use of adaptation methods has simplified the use of resources and time. This guideline and the process designed for its implementation constitute a suitable collection of resources for the improvement on detection and treatment of GAD in primary health care. Adaptation methods play a key role in the knowledge translation continuum.
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- María M Hurtado
- Mental Health Unit, Regional University Hospital, Málaga 29009, Spain.,Institute of Biomedical Research of Málaga (IBIMA), Spain
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- Mental Health Unit, Regional University Hospital, Málaga 29009, Spain.,Institute of Biomedical Research of Málaga (IBIMA), Spain
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- Mental Health Unit, Regional University Hospital, Málaga 29009, Spain
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- Health District Málaga-Guadalhorce, Málaga, Spain
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Málaga, Málaga, Spain.,Institute of Biomedical Research of Málaga (IBIMA), Spain
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Axelsson M, Schønning V, Bockting C, Buysse A, Desmet M, Dewaele A, Giovazolias T, Hannon D, Kafetsios K, Meganck R, Ntani S, Rutten K, Triliva S, Van Beveren L, Vandamme J, Øverland S, Hensing G. Lived experiences: a focus group pilot study within the MentALLY project of mental healthcare among European users. BMC Health Serv Res 2020; 20:605. [PMID: 32611345 PMCID: PMC7329529 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-020-05454-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2019] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mental healthcare is an important component in societies' response to mental health problems. Although the World Health Organization highlights availability, accessibility, acceptability and quality of healthcare as important cornerstones, many Europeans lack access to mental healthcare of high quality. Qualitative studies exploring mental healthcare from the perspective of people with lived experiences would add to previous research and knowledge by enabling in-depth understanding of mental healthcare users, which may be of significance for the development of mental healthcare. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to describe experiences of mental healthcare among adult Europeans with mental health problems. METHOD In total, 50 participants with experiences of various mental health problems were recruited for separate focus group interviews in each country. They had experiences from both the private and public sectors, and with in- and outpatient mental healthcare. The focus group interviews (N = 7) were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed through thematic analysis. The analysis yielded five themes and 13 subthemes. RESULTS The theme Seeking and trying to find help contained three subthemes describing personal thresholds for seeking professional help, not knowing where to get help, and the importance of receiving help promptly. The theme Awaiting assessment and treatment contained two subthemes including feelings of being prioritized or not and feelings of being abandoned during the often-lengthy referral process. The theme Treatment: a plan with individual parts contained three subthemes consisting of demands for tailored treatment plans in combination with medications and human resources and agreement on treatment. The theme Continuous and respectful care relationship contained two subthemes describing the importance of continuous care relationships characterised by empathy and respect. The theme Suggestions for improvements contained three subthemes highlighting an urge to facilitate care contacts and to increase awareness of mental health problems and a wish to be seen as an individual with potential. CONCLUSION Facilitating contacts with mental healthcare, a steady contact during the referral process, tailored treatment and empathy and respect are important aspects in efforts to improve mental healthcare. Recommendations included development of collaborative practices between stakeholders in order to increase general societal awareness of mental health problems.
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- Malin Axelsson
- Department of Care Science, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, Jan Waldenströms gata 25 – F416, SE-205 06 Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Institute of Medicine, The Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Health Promotion, Division of Mental and Physical Health, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Bergen, Norway
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- Amsterdam UMC, Department of Psychiatry (AMC) and Institute for Advanced Studies, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Experimental Clinical and Health Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Psychoanalysis and Clinical Consulting, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Experimental Clinical and Health Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Experimental Clinical and Health Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Psychoanalysis and Clinical Consulting, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Psychology, University of Crete, Rethymno, Crete Greece
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- Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Psychology, University of Crete, Rethymno, Crete Greece
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- Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Experimental Clinical and Health Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Health Promotion, Division of Mental and Physical Health, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Bergen, Norway
- Division of Mental and Physical Health, Norwegian Institute of Public Health & Department of Psychosocial Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Institute of Medicine, The Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Jackson KP, Welch A, Hopkinson S. Back from the Brink: The Experience of Hospital after a Suicide Attempt, and What Happens When You Go Home. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2020; 41:560-567. [PMID: 32357110 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2019.1710010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Key proponents of suicide prevention around the world have been calling for research to focus on people who have survived a suicide attempt in the belief that people with this experience are an important but neglected source of information, with a great deal to contribute to the field of suicidology. This paper concerns the period in the immediate aftermath of a suicide attempt: the experiences of being hospitalised; discharged; returning home to the same struggle with suicidality and mental illness; difficulties with other people; and the side effects of medication. The methodology underpinning the study was descriptive phenomenology in the tradition of Edmund Husserl. The researcher conducted taped, face-to-face interviews of 1-2 hours with eight, adult volunteers and asked them to share their experience of re-engaging with life after a suicide attempt. What is of particular interest in this research are new findings on the way patients can help each other find a pathway to self-acceptance and the beginning of hope; and on the experience of returning home following a suicide attempt. These findings have the potential to inform mental health professionals, and improve existing mental health and suicide prevention practice by providing insight into the personal experiences of service users at this critical time in their life.
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Science, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia.,LEAP Centre (Learning, Equity, Access and Participation), Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Science, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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Bacha K, Hanley T, Winter LA. 'Like a human being, I was an equal, I wasn't just a patient': Service users' perspectives on their experiences of relationships with staff in mental health services. Psychol Psychother 2020; 93:367-386. [PMID: 30720230 PMCID: PMC7217193 DOI: 10.1111/papt.12218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2018] [Revised: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The quality of therapeutic relationships in psychiatric services has a significant impact upon the therapeutic outcomes for people diagnosed with a severe mental illness. As previous work has not explicitly explored service users' in-depth views about the emotional impact of these relationships, the objective of this work was to bring this perspective to the fore and to gain a greater understanding about which relational components can lead to psychological change. DESIGN The project was conducted alongside a service user organization. An interview design was used to qualitatively explore service users' experiences and perceptions of their relationships with mental health practitioners. METHODS Eight individuals who had experience of the mental health system in the United Kingdom were interviewed. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to analyse the data. FINDINGS Three superordinate themes emerged from the analysis. These were (1) Trying to survive: am I a person or just an object in the system?; (2) Traumatic experiences within relationships; and (3) Helpful and transformative relationships. Further, the key transformative components of these relationships were power, safety, and identity. CONCLUSIONS Mental health services should be more focused upon care, rather than control. The Power Safety Identity (PSI) model, a reflexive model based upon key relational components highlighted by participants, is proposed for services and professionals to consider their work. The components of this model are managed by mental health practitioners and can determine whether these relationships maintain, increase, or alleviate psychological distress. PRACTITIONER POINTS Awareness of the relational components of power, safety, and identity has the potential to help practitioners reflect upon the tensions they experience in their relationships with service users. Mental health services and professionals that are sensitive to issues related to power, safety, and identity when responding to the needs of the service users can improve how individuals perceive the quality of care provided by them. Relationships between service users and mental health practitioners can encourage recovery if they are consistent, safe, trusting, provide protective power, and mirror a positive sense of self.
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- Karin Bacha
- Manchester Institute of EducationUniversity of ManchesterUK
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- Manchester Institute of EducationUniversity of ManchesterUK
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Giménez-Díez D, Maldonado Alía R, Rodríguez Jiménez S, Granel N, Torrent Solà L, Bernabeu-Tamayo MD. Treating mental health crises at home: Patient satisfaction with home nursing care. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2020; 27:246-257. [PMID: 31663224 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Revised: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Most studies have focused on whether hospital admissions have been reduced by the introduction of crisis services, rather than focusing on how these services are employed. Research has also shown that home assistance decreases costs and increases the level of patient satisfaction, thereby being more efficient in terms of the cost/effectiveness ratio than is traditional hospital care. Patient satisfaction with nursing care has long been identified as a key element of quality of care; however, satisfaction with nursing care among patients and families receiving crisis resolution at home has not been studied yet. WHAT THE PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: There is limited research on patient satisfaction with CRHTTs. This study provides new insights and data including that on relationships between patient satisfaction and the teams' attention to person-centred mental health care. The difference between this study and other studies on patient satisfaction with crisis resolution home treatment teams is that this study focused on patients' and families' satisfaction with the nursing care provided by crisis resolution home treatment teams rather than with the general service provided. This study is the first of its kind with such a focus. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: This research has both academic and clinical implications. Patients' and their families' satisfaction with nursing care is an integral aspect for evaluating mental health services, and this is especially important regarding services provided by crisis resolution home treatment teams because such teams are currently being introduced in countries such as Spain. Closely examining patients and families' satisfaction with nursing care can also foster improvements in current practices. Nurses in crisis teams might need to focus on equalizing power relations, which the data gathered in this study suggests is most important to patient satisfaction. ABSTRACT: Introduction Crisis resolution home treatment teams (CRHTT) provide short-term, intensive home treatment to people experiencing mental health crises. Patient satisfaction has long been identified as a key element of quality of care; however, satisfaction with nursing care as part of this service has not been studied yet. Aim To assess patients' and their families' satisfaction with the nursing care provided through a home care program offered by a hospital in Catalonia which administers person-centred care. Method A mixed methods research design was conducted. A cross-sectional study including quantitative survey data and qualitative interview data with a phenomenological focus was conducted. Results Twenty interviews were conducted. Patients and relatives reported high satisfaction that seems to be related to the person-centred nature of the care. Discussion The findings provide new insights, including how home treatment tends to equalize power relations between nurses and patients/the patient's family members, and how nurses increase sensitivity when focusing on service users' needs and priorities, leading to high patient and family satisfaction. Implications for practice This research has both academic and clinical implications. It highlights what mental health patients and their families value most about home care and interactions with nurses, and also drives improvements in current practices.
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- David Giménez-Díez
- CPB Serveis de Salut Mental, Barcelona, Spain.,GRIVIS Research Group, Nursing Department, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- GRIVIS Research Group, Nursing Department, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Consorci Corporació Sanitària Parc Taulí, Centre de Salut Mental, Barcelona, Spain
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Ellegaard T, Bliksted V, Mehlsen M, Lomborg K. Feeling safe with patient-controlled admissions: A grounded theory study of the mental health patients' experiences. J Clin Nurs 2020; 29:2397-2409. [PMID: 32220089 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Revised: 02/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIM To develop a grounded theory of the patients' experiences with patient-controlled admission. BACKGROUND Research indicates a potential for involving patients in mental health care, but there is a need to develop and investigate new approaches in health services. Patient-controlled admission is an option for patients with severe mental disorders to refer themselves for a brief hospital admission when needed and thus avoid the usual admission procedure. DESIGN Classic grounded theory with generation of a theory based on the constant comparative method for data collection and analysis. METHODS Field observations and interviews with 26 mental health patients. The COREQ checklist was followed. RESULTS We found that patient-controlled admission induced safety by providing faster access to help and thus preventing further deterioration of symptoms. Being self-determined, achieving calmness and receiving care with support and guidance from professionals during admission contributed to the sense of safety. The familiarity with the mental health professionals in their related units supported the patients in managing their situation. On the other hand, feelings of being overlooked by the professionals and experiencing uncertainty could undermine patients' feeling of safety. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrate that safety is a focal point for patients when receiving help and support in mental health care. Patient-controlled admission can induce a feeling of safety both at the hospital and at home. Patients' self-determination is strengthened, and brief admissions give them an opportunity to handle what they are currently struggling with. Professionals can support patients in this, but their actions can also reduce patients' feeling of safety. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Patient involvement can be introduced in psychiatry, and even severely ill patients seem to be able to assess their own condition. Feasibility may, however, be associated with the attitude and behaviour of the professionals in clinical practice.
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- Trine Ellegaard
- Psychosis Research Unit, Aarhus University Hospital Psychiatry, Aarhus N, Denmark.,ResCenPI - Research Centre for Patient Involvement, Aarhus University & Central Denmark Region, Aarhus N, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Psychosis Research Unit, Aarhus University Hospital Psychiatry, Aarhus N, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- ResCenPI - Research Centre for Patient Involvement, Aarhus University & Central Denmark Region, Aarhus N, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus N, Denmark
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Graham JM, Waddell C, Pachkowski K, Friesen H. Educating the Educators: Determining the Uniqueness of Psychiatric Nursing Practice to Inform Psychiatric Nurse Education. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2020; 41:395-403. [PMID: 32202963 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2019.1678081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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A study regarding the role and uniqueness of psychiatric nursing was conducted with 94 participants from Manitoba, Canada. The primary theme of comprehensive knowledge of mental health, mental illness, and addictions was foundational for the application of the sub-themes of therapeutic relationship, holistic approach, recovery orientation, stigma reduction, and advocacy for change. Values, beliefs, and attitudes towards people with mental illness and addictions need to be instilled in psychiatric nursing students throughout their educational program to provide high quality, compassionate, and safe care. Implications for incorporation of the theme and sub-themes into psychiatric nursing curriculum are described in the paper.
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- Jan Marie Graham
- Faculty of Health Studies, Department of Nursing, Brandon University, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Studies, Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Brandon University, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Studies, Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Brandon University, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
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- Institutional Research & Effectiveness, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Ådnanes M, Cresswell-Smith J, Melby L, Westerlund H, Šprah L, Sfetcu R, Straßmayr C, Donisi V. Discharge planning, self-management, and community support: Strategies to avoid psychiatric rehospitalisation from a service user perspective. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2020; 103:1033-1040. [PMID: 31836249 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2019.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Revised: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Psychiatric rehospitalisation is often seen as a negative outcome in terms of healthcare quality and cost, as well as potentially hindering the process of recovery. The purpose of our study was to explore psychiatric rehospitalisation from a service-user perspective, paying attention to how rehospitalisation can be avoided. METHOD Eight focus groups, including a total of 55 mental health service users, were conducted in six European countries (Austria, Finland, Italy, Norway, Romania, and Slovenia). The results were analysed using systematic text condensation. RESULTS All participants had been in touch with mental health services for at least one year, and had experienced more than one psychiatric hospitalisation. Participants emphasised the importance of discharge planning and psychoeducation both during and after the hospital stay, as well as the benefits of structured plans, coping strategies, self-monitoring techniques, and close contact with local community services.Social contacts and meaningful activities were also considered to be critical, as was support from peers and family members. CONCLUSION Efforts to avoid psychiatric rehospitalisation should include actions that support a functional day-to-day life, improve coping strategies, and build on cross-sectoral collaboration. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The study emphasises the need for psychoeducational and psychosocial interventions, starting already during the inpatient stay.
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- M Ådnanes
- SINTEF Digital, Dept of Health Research, PO Box 4760 Torgarden, 7465 Trondheim, Norway.
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- National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), Mental Health Unit, Helsinki, Finland.
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- SINTEF Digital, Dept of Health Research, Trondheim, Norway.
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- Competence Centre for Experiential Knowledge and Service Development, Trondheim, Norway.
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- Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Sociomedical Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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- National School of Public Health, Management and Professional Development, Bucharest; 2. Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Bucharest, Romania.
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- IMEHPS. Research - Forschungsinstitut für Sozialpsychiatrie, Vienna, Austria.
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
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