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Chinn V, Creagh E, Gardiner T, Drysdale B, Ramritu P, Mansoor Z, Every-Palmer S, Jenkins M. Lived Experience of Health and Wellbeing Among Young People with Early Psychosis in Aotearoa New Zealand. Community Ment Health J 2024; 60:1068-1080. [PMID: 38492121 PMCID: PMC11199281 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-024-01259-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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First episode psychosis (FEP) can disrupt a young person's life and future health. Those with lived experience of FEP can inform effective support. This study investigated how young people with FEP experience good health and wellbeing living in Aotearoa New Zealand. Recent clients of early intervention services (n = 12) shared their stories across varying traditional and creative platforms. Thematic analysis revealed seven themes important for living well with FEP: whanaungatanga (relationships), addressing stigma, finding out who I am with psychosis, getting the basics right, collaborative healthcare, understanding psychosis, and access to resources. The themes informed five supporting processes: whakawhanuangatanga (relationship-building), using holistic approaches, creating space for young people, reframing, and improving access to appropriate resources. These findings deepen our understanding of how we can support young people to live well with FEP. This study highlights the value of creative methods and partnering with lived experience experts to conduct meaningful health research.This trial was registered at Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) CTRN12622001323718 on 12/10/2022 "retrospectively registered"; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=384775&isReview=true .
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- Victoria Chinn
- School of Health, Victoria University of Wellington, Te Herenga Waka, Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa, New Zealand.
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa, New Zealand
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Felix S, Valery KM, Caiada M, Guionnet S, Bonilla-Guerrero J, Destaillats JM, Prouteau A. Personal recovery self-report outcome measures in serious mental illness: A systematic review of measurement properties. Clin Psychol Rev 2024; 112:102459. [PMID: 38943916 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2024.102459] [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: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Personal recovery represents a paradigm shift in mental healthcare. Validated self-report outcome measures (PROMs) are needed to facilitate the transformation towards recovery-oriented practices and services. Objectives were to identify published measures and analyze their measurement properties using a standardized methodology. METHODS Following the COSMIN guidelines, we conducted a systematic review of personal recovery PROMs in serious mental illness. The MEDLINE, PMC, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, PBSC and Scopus electronic databases were searched for articles published between May 2012 and February 2024. Full-text articles from a previous systematic review were also examined. RESULTS 91 studies were included in the review, describing 25 PROMs. Ten of them had not been identified in previous reviews. Quality of evidence was globally poor for most PROM measurement properties. Very little evidence was found for cross-cultural validity, measurement invariance, measurement error and criterion validity. The Recovery Assessment Scale and Questionnaire about the Process of Recovery showed the strongest evidence for sufficient psychometric data on a wide range of measurement properties. CONCLUSIONS Several personal recovery measures are now available. While research is still needed to enhance their validity on some psychometric properties, the current tools appear sufficient to cover most research and clinical needs.
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- Simon Felix
- Psychology Laboratory (LabPsy) UR4139, Bordeaux University, 3 ter place de la Victoire, 33000 Bordeaux, France; ESPPAIR Unit, Department of Adult Psychiatry, Jonzac Hospital, 17500 Saint-Martial de Vitaterne, France.
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- Psychology Laboratory (LabPsy) UR4139, Bordeaux University, 3 ter place de la Victoire, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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- Psychology Laboratory (LabPsy) UR4139, Bordeaux University, 3 ter place de la Victoire, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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- Psychology Laboratory (LabPsy) UR4139, Bordeaux University, 3 ter place de la Victoire, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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- ESPPAIR Unit, Department of Adult Psychiatry, Jonzac Hospital, 17500 Saint-Martial de Vitaterne, France
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- ESPPAIR Unit, Department of Adult Psychiatry, Jonzac Hospital, 17500 Saint-Martial de Vitaterne, France
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- Psychology Laboratory (LabPsy) UR4139, Bordeaux University, 3 ter place de la Victoire, 33000 Bordeaux, France; ESPPAIR Unit, Department of Adult Psychiatry, Jonzac Hospital, 17500 Saint-Martial de Vitaterne, France
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Halsall L, Ushakova A, Jones S, Chowdhury S, Goodwin L. Substance Use Within Trials of Psychological Interventions for Psychosis: Sample Inclusion, Secondary Measures, and Intervention Effectiveness. Schizophr Bull 2024:sbae073. [PMID: 38777384 DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbae073] [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] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Current clinical guidelines recommend that patients with co-occurring psychosis and alcohol or substance use disorders (A/SUD) receive evidenced-based treatment for both disorders, including psychological intervention for psychosis. However, the efficacy of such treatments for individuals with co-occurring psychosis and A/SUD is unclear. STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of psychological interventions for psychosis were systematically reviewed, to investigate how alcohol and substance use has been accounted for across sample inclusion and secondary measures. Findings from trials including individuals with co-occurring alcohol or substance use issues were then narratively summarized using the Synthesis Without Meta-Analysis guidelines, to indicate the overall efficacy of psychological interventions for psychosis, for this comorbid population. STUDY RESULTS Across the 131 trials identified, 60.3% of trials excluded individuals with alcohol or substance use issues. Additionally, only 6.1% measured alcohol or substance use at baseline, while only 2.3% measured alcohol or substance use as a secondary outcome. Across trials explicitly including individuals with alcohol or substance use issues, insufficient evidence was available to conclude the efficacy of any individual psychological intervention. However, preliminary findings suggest that psychoeducation (PE) and metacognitive therapy (MCT) may be proposed for further investigation. CONCLUSION Overall, co-occurring alcohol and substance use issues have been largely neglected across the recent RCTs of psychological interventions for psychosis; highlighting the challenges of making treatment decisions for these individuals using the current evidence base.
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- Lauren Halsall
- Division of Health Research, Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, England
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine, Centre for Health Informatics, Computing and Statistics, Lancaster University, Lancaster, England
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- Division of Health Research, Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, England
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster Medical School, Lancaster University, Lancaster, England
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- Division of Health Research, Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, England
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Kraiss JT, Ten Klooster PM, Chrispijn M, Stevens A, Doornbos B, Kupka RW, Bohlmeijer ET. A multicomponent positive psychology intervention for euthymic patients with bipolar disorder to improve mental well-being and personal recovery: A pragmatic randomized controlled trial. Bipolar Disord 2023; 25:683-695. [PMID: 36856065 DOI: 10.1111/bdi.13313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Mental well-being and personal recovery are important treatment targets for patients with bipolar disorder (BD). The goal of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an 8-week group multicomponent positive psychology intervention (PPI) for euthymic patients with BD as an adjunct to treatment as usual (TAU) compared to TAU alone. METHODS Patients with BD were randomized to receive TAU (n = 43) or the PPI in addition to TAU (n = 54). The primary outcome was well being measured with the Mental Health Continuum-Short Form. Personal recovery was measured with the Questionnaire about the Process of Recovery. Data were collected at baseline, mid-treatment, post-treatment and 6- and 12-month follow-up. Life chart interviews were conducted at 12 months to retrospectively assess recurrence of depression and mania. RESULTS Significant group-by-time interaction effects for well-being and personal recovery were found favouring the PPI. At post-treatment, between-group differences were significant for well-being (d = 0.77) and personal recovery (d = 0.76). Between-group effects for well-being were still significant at 6-month follow-up (d = 0.72). Effects on well-being and personal recovery within the intervention group were sustained until 12-month follow-up. Survival analyses showed no significant differences in time to recurrence. CONCLUSIONS The multicomponent PPI evaluated in this study is effective in improving mental well-being and personal recovery in euthymic patients with BD and would therefore be a valuable addition to the current treatment of euthymic BD patients. The fact that the study was carried out in a pragmatic RCT demonstrates that this intervention can be applied in a real-world clinical setting.
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- Jannis T Kraiss
- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Bipolar Disorders, Dimence Mental Health, Deventer, The Netherlands
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- Department of Specialized Training, Psychiatric Hospital Mental Health Services Drenthe, Outpatient Clinics, Assen, The Netherlands
- Lentis Research, Lentis Psychiatric Institute, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- VU University Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, Amsterdam Public Health research center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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Morrison AP, Gonçalves CC, Peel H, Larkin A, Bowe SE. Identifying types of problems and relative priorities in the problem lists of participants in CBT for psychosis trials. Behav Cogn Psychother 2023; 51:633-644. [PMID: 37170808 DOI: 10.1017/s1352465822000583] [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: 05/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is wide variation in the problems prioritised by people with psychosis in cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis (CBTp). While research trials and mental health services have often prioritised reduction in psychiatric symptoms, service users may prioritise issues not directly related to psychosis. This discrepancy suggests potential challenges in treatment outcome research. AIMS The present study aimed to examine the types of problems that were recorded on problem lists generated in CBTp trials. METHOD Problem and goals lists for 110 participants were extracted from CBTp therapy notes. Subsequently, problems were coded into 23 distinct categories by pooling together items that appeared thematically related. RESULTS More than half of participants (59.62%) listed a non-psychosis-related priority problem, and 22.12% did not list any psychosis related problems. Chi-square tests indicated there was no difference between participants from early intervention (EI) and other services in terms of priority problem (χ2 = 0.06, p = .804), but that those from EI were more likely to include any psychosis-related problems in their lists (χ2 = 6.66, p = .010). CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study suggest that psychiatric symptom reduction is not the primary goal of CBTp for most service users, particularly those who are not under the care of EI services. The implications for future research and clinical practice are discussed.
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- Anthony P Morrison
- Psychosis Research Unit, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Psychosis Research Unit, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Psychosis Research Unit, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Psychosis Research Unit, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Psychosis Research Unit, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Pownell K, Sarsam M, Hannah K, Horner G, Villanueva T. The Acceptability of a Recovery Group Intervention in Acute Inpatient Mental Health Wards. Community Ment Health J 2023; 59:1275-1282. [PMID: 36917298 PMCID: PMC10011780 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-023-01110-4] [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: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the feasibility and explore the service user experience of a recovery-focused group intervention delivered in acute inpatient wards in a National Health Service (NHS) Trust in England, United Kingdom. Feedback from the Recovery Group Questionnaire given to patients who had attended the Recovery Group whilst admitted to acute inpatient wards was collated and analysed. The results suggest that patients found the group useful and supportive, as well as easy to follow. Themes which emerged from the content analysis included, value, challenges, support and understanding. The feedback also showed that patients found having an Expert by Experience co-facilitating was beneficial. The Recovery Group is an acceptable and feasible group intervention for those who are admitted to acute inpatient wards. Further research examining the clinical effectiveness of the intervention may be considered, however there are some barriers to doing so given the open-access format of the group.
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- Katie Pownell
- Principal Clinical Psychologist, Clock View Hospital, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK.
- Acute Care Psychology, Clock View Hospital, 2a Oakhouse Park, Liverpool, L9 1EP, UK.
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- Consultant Clinical Psychologist; Cheshire and Merseyside Resilience Hub, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Assistant Psychologist, Clock View Hospital, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Assistant Psychologist, Clock View Hospital, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Assistant Psychologist, Clock View Hospital, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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Smith P, Thompson A, Madill A. Staff experiences of a novel in-reach rehabilitation and recovery service for people with profound and enduring mental health needs. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2023; 32:1289-1300. [PMID: 37138450 DOI: 10.1111/inm.13160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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This organizational case study addresses the research question: What are the experiences of staff who work in a novel in-reach rehabilitation and recovery service for people with profound and enduring mental health needs? Fifteen purposefully sampled staff were recruited from across a novel mental health service that embeds the community sector within inpatient provision. The sample comprises twelve National Health Service and three community voluntary organization staff (four men and eleven women). Data were generated via photo-elicitation in which interviews focused on the photographs participants brought to help convey their experiences of the Service. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to analyse the transcripts. The analysis demonstrates that participants are oriented towards five 'meta-questions': What is recovery? Who is valued and how is it demonstrated? Why are you frustrated in doing the best job you can and what support do you need? How can change occur in staff practices and approaches in an environment embedded in history? and How do we make the Service work in the context of constraints? Eight paired themes were also identified regarding staff experience of the Service: hope and individuality; culture and power; communication and confidence; accountability and limitations. The conclusions of this organizational case study have wide relevance to clinical practice: staff (i) place importance on promoting and developing greater awareness of different approaches to care; (ii) aspire to develop better communication across multidisciplinary teams and (iii) desire greater awareness of the complexities of risk to improve staff confidence.
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- Penn Smith
- School of Education, Language and Psychology, York St John University, York, UK
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- School of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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Jakobsson CE, Genovesi E, Afolayan A, Bella-Awusah T, Omobowale O, Buyanga M, Kakuma R, Ryan GK. Co-producing research on psychosis: a scoping review on barriers, facilitators and outcomes. Int J Ment Health Syst 2023; 17:25. [PMID: 37644476 PMCID: PMC10466887 DOI: 10.1186/s13033-023-00594-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Co-production is a collaborative approach to service user involvement in which users and researchers share power and responsibility in the research process. Although previous reviews have investigated co-production in mental health research, these do not typically focus on psychosis or severe mental health conditions. Meanwhile, people with psychosis may be under-represented in co-production efforts. This scoping review aims to explore the peer-reviewed literature to better understand the processes and terminology employed, as well as the barriers, facilitators, and outcomes of co-production in psychosis research. METHODS Three databases were searched (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO) using terms and headings related to psychosis and co-production. All titles, abstracts and full texts were independently double-screened. Disagreements were resolved by consensus. Original research articles reporting on processes and methods of co-production involving adults with psychosis as well as barriers, facilitators, and/or outcomes of co-production were included. Data was extracted using a standardised template and synthesised narratively. Joanna Briggs Institute and the AGREE Reporting Checklist were used for quality assessment. RESULTS The search returned 1243 references. Fifteen studies were included: five qualitative, two cross-sectional, and eight descriptive studies. Most studies took place in the UK, and all reported user involvement in the research process; however, the amount and methods of involvement varied greatly. Although all studies were required to satisfy INVOLVE (2018) principles of co-production to be included, seven were missing several of the key features of co-production and often used different terms to describe their collaborative approaches. Commonly reported outcomes included improvements in mutual engagement as well as depth of understanding and exploration. Key barriers were power differentials between researchers and service users and stigma. Key facilitators were stakeholder buy-in and effective communication. CONCLUSIONS The methodology, terminology and quality of the studies varied considerably; meanwhile, over-representation of UK studies suggests there may be even more heterogeneity in the global literature not captured by our review. This study makes recommendations for encouraging co-production and improving the reporting of co-produced research, while also identifying several limitations that could be improved upon for a more comprehensive review of the literature.
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- C E Jakobsson
- Department of Psychiatry, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Eastbourne, England, UK.
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, England, UK
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- Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Psychiatry & Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- SUCCEED Africa, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Centre for Global Mental Health, London, England, UK.
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Centre for Global Mental Health, London, England, UK.
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Smith SM, Kheri A, Ariyo K, Gilbert S, Salla A, Lingiah T, Taylor C, Edge D. The Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework: a model to reduce mental health inequity in England and Wales. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1053502. [PMID: 37215650 PMCID: PMC10196047 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1053502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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The Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF) is an Organisational Competence Framework (OCF), recommended by the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act as a means to improve mental health access, experience and outcomes for people from ethnic minority backgrounds, particularly Black people. This is a practical framework that should be co-produced with and tailored to the needs of service users, based on quality improvement and place-based approaches. We aim to use the PCREF to address the longstanding epistemic justices experienced by people with mental health problems, particularly those from minoritised ethnic groups. We will outline the work that led to the proposal, the research on racial inequalities in mental health in the UK, and how the PCREF will build on previous interventions to address these. By taking these into account, the PCREF should support a high minimum standard of mental health care for all.
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- Shubulade Mary Smith
- Department of Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Science, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, Kings College London, London, United Kingdom
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- UCL Medical School, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Steve Gilbert Consulting, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Oxytocin Learning Community Interest Company, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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- Kingston Hospital, Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
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- National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London, United Kingdom
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- Division of Psychology and Mental Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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A qualitative process evaluation of social recovery therapy for enhancement of social recovery in first-episode psychosis (SUPEREDEN3). Behav Cogn Psychother 2023; 51:133-145. [PMID: 36511079 DOI: 10.1017/s135246582200056x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many individuals with first-episode psychosis experience severe and persistent social disability despite receiving specialist early intervention. The SUPEREDEN3 trial assessed whether augmenting early intervention in psychosis services with Social Recovery Therapy (SRT) would lead to better social recovery. AIMS A qualitative process evaluation was conducted to explore implementation and mechanisms of SRT impact from the perspective of SUPEREDEN3 participants. METHOD A subsample of SUPEREDEN3 trial participants (n = 19) took part in semi-structured interviews, which were transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically. Trial participants were early intervention service users aged 16-35 years with severe and persistent social disability. Both SRT plus early intervention and early intervention alone arm participants were interviewed to facilitate better understanding of the context in which SRT was delivered and to aid identification of mechanisms specific to SRT. RESULTS The six themes identified were used to generate an explanatory model of SRT's enhancement of social recovery. Participant experiences highlight the importance of the therapist cultivating increased self-understanding and assertively encouraging clients to face feared situations in a way that is perceived as supportive, while managing ongoing symptoms. The sense of achievement generated by reaching targets linked to personally meaningful goals promotes increased self-agency, and generates hope and optimism. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest potentially important processes through which social recovery was enhanced in this trial, which will be valuable in ensuring the benefits observed can be replicated. Participant accounts provide hope that, with the right support, even clients who have persistent symptoms and the most severe disability can make a good social recovery.
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Elhilali L, Burr C, Rabenschlag F, Zuaboni G, Eissler C, Richter D. Psychometric assessment of the German version of the Questionnaire about the Process of Recovery. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2023; 32:314-322. [PMID: 36330563 DOI: 10.1111/inm.13083] [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] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Personal recovery is important for mental health services and service users; moreover, valid and reliable assessment instruments are necessary for measuring personal recovery. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the unidimensional factor structure of the German version of the Questionnaire about the Process of Recovery. The study was conducted using a cross-sectional design with a convenience sample. The questionnaire was completed by 200 patients of outpatient services of two psychiatric hospitals in Switzerland. A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to validate the unidimensional factor structure of the German version of the Questionnaire about the Process of Recovery. Cronbach's alpha was calculated to assess the internal consistency. The results showed an overall acceptable model fit (χ2 = 134.188, df = 90, P = 0.002; RMSEA = 0.050, 90% CI: 0.031-0.067; CFI = 0.937; TLI = 0.927) and excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.91). These results are consistent with those of studies that have examined the Questionnaire about the Process of Recovery in other languages. This study provides preliminary evidence that the German version of the Questionnaire about the Process of Recovery is a reliable assessment instrument for measuring personal recovery among people with mental illness experiences. However, it is necessary to conduct further psychometric tests to verify the validity and reliability of the instrument. The German version of the Questionnaire about the Process of Recovery can be applied to both research and clinical practice, especially as a means of facilitating communication during the planning and evaluation of treatment goals.
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- Laila Elhilali
- Department of Health Professions, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Bern, Switzerland.,University Hospital of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Bern University Hospital for Mental Health, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Professions, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Bern, Switzerland.,University Hospital of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Bern University Hospital for Mental Health, Bern, Switzerland
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- University Hospital of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Bern University Hospital for Mental Health, Bern, Switzerland.,Psychiatric and Psychotherapy Hospital, Sanatorium Kilchberg AG, Kilchberg, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Professions, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Professions, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Bern, Switzerland.,University Hospital of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Bern University Hospital for Mental Health, Bern, Switzerland.,Centre for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Bern University Hospital for Mental Health, Bern, Switzerland
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Hennessy B, Hunter A, Grealish A. A qualitative synthesis of patients' experiences of re-traumatization in acute mental health inpatient settings. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2022; 30:398-434. [PMID: 36519519 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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UNLABELLED WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Research indicates many people accessing mental healthcare have trauma history and often experience re-traumatization in acute mental health inpatient settings. Treatment for trauma is not routinely explored as a treatment option in mental health inpatient settings and consequently mental health professionals do not draw connections between the person with trauma history and their presenting mental health problems. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: People in acute mental health inpatient units are not asked about their previous trauma histories on admission and their trauma history is not taken into consideration during interventions in particular coercive practices such as seclusion, restraint, forced medication, and involuntary admission. This paper provides an understanding on how to address trauma-related issues within in-patient settings and identifies practical examples of how to reduce the risk of re-traumatization. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: Staff induction and training development needs can be used to help mental health professionals to be more confident and competent in assessing and identifying the history of trauma so that they can improve recognition, provide post-disclosure support, and avoid the potential for re-traumatization for inpatients. Physical environments need to be welcoming, homely, and have comfortable furnishing. They also require adequate space for inpatients to move around freely and have a quiet space to go to de-escalate themselves when required. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Rates of re-traumatization among mentally ill-health patients have risen significantly over the past decade and clinical guidelines place mental health nurses at the heart of their care. AIM To gather, analyse, and synthesize the evidence on people's experiences on re-traumatization in acute mental health inpatient settings. METHOD A systematic search for qualitative studies (CINAHL, MEDLINE, ASSIA, PsycINFO, and EMBASE) was conducted. Two authors independently assessed eligibility and appraised methodological quality using Joanna Briggs's quality appraisal tool and extracted data. The analysis followed the principles of interpretative synthesis. RESULTS Fourteen papers were included for thematic synthesis. Three themes emerged: (1) Quality of staff interaction; (2) Specific interventions, (Sub-theme nature of symptoms); and (3) Nature of the environment. DISCUSSION Our findings demonstrate that patients are experiencing re-traumatization in acute mental health inpatient settings and that there is little being done to prevent it from occurring. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE This study is the first to analyse the factors that contribute to re-traumatization and make recommendations to mental healthcare professionals to reduce the harmful practices in place in inpatient settings. It is suggested that training staff in trauma-informed care and allowing patients to be experts in their own care can reduce the rates of re-traumatization.
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- Brid Hennessy
- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.,Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, King's College London, London, UK
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Hall B, Terry R, Hayward M. A systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative literature on personal recovery and voice hearing. Clin Psychol Psychother 2022. [PMID: 36511369 DOI: 10.1002/cpp.2814] [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: 01/08/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Personal recovery literature has been influential in the conceptualization of emotional distress and service provision. While personal recovery in psychosis has been well-studied, voice hearing literature has not been reviewed to elucidate recovery processes. METHOD Five databases were systematically searched to identify relevant qualitative recovery literature. Twelve eligible studies were included in this review, and an appraisal tool was applied to assess quality. Thematic synthesis was used to examine the results. RESULTS Three superordinate themes were found relating to 'Recovery Phases', 'Recovery Facilitators' and 'Barriers to Recovery'. Papers included descriptions of finding voices distressing initially yet moving towards integrating and accepting voices. Searching for meaning versus seeking distance from voices were pivotal processes to recovery pathways. Enabling and disrupting recovery experiences are discussed within a proposed model. CONCLUSIONS Recovery in voice hearing is an individual and potentially ongoing process. Future research should seek to examine recovery factors in voice hearing longitudinally and add further evidence to the supportive role services can play in recovery and voice hearing.
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- Bradley Hall
- Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology, Tunbridge Wells, UK
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- Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology, Tunbridge Wells, UK
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- Research and Development, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Brighton, UK.,School of Psychology, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
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Grisamore SP, Nguyen RL, Wiedbusch EK, Guerrero M, Cope CEA, Abo MG, Jason LA. Journey to wellness: A socioecological analysis of veterans in recovery from substance use disorders. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY 2022; 70:394-406. [PMID: 35848150 DOI: 10.1002/ajcp.12615] [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: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Substance use disorders are increasingly prevalent among veterans in the United States. Veterans in recovery face unique challenges, such as high rates of psychiatric comorbidities, difficulties adjusting to civilian life, and inadequate housing and mental health services. While prior research has explored veterans' experiences in recovery, studies have not implemented a multilevel perspective in their analyses. The current qualitative study examined how individual veteran experiences intersect with interpersonal and systemic factors. Semistructured focus groups were conducted with veterans who were former or current residents of recovery homes (N = 20). Thematic analysis was utilized to explore veterans' personal experiences through the CHIME-D framework (connectedness, hope & optimism, identity, meaning in life, empowerment, and difficulties). The data were further analyzed within a socioecological model (intrapersonal, interpersonal, and community). Each component of the CHIME-D framework was salient across all focus groups, with connectedness, empowerment, and difficulties being the most prominent themes that occurred across all socioecological levels. Results suggest that recovery initiatives can effectively assist veterans by promoting empowerment, facilitating social connections, and addressing cooccurring difficulties across multiple socioecological contexts. Additionally, treatment programs should encourage veterans to take on meaningful roles in their communities. Future research should continue to explore veterans' recovery experiences using a socioecological model.
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- Simone P Grisamore
- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Mental Health Law & Policy, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Learning Sciences, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Center for Community Research, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Center for Community Research, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Lee YY, Koo WL, Tan YF, Seet V, Subramaniam M, Ang S, Tang C. A Mixed-Methods Outcomes Evaluation Protocol for a Co-Produced Psychoeducation Workshop Series on Recovery from Psychosis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:15464. [PMID: 36497538 PMCID: PMC9736781 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192315464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Co-production in mental health is a relatively new approach to designing and delivering mental health services, which involves collaboration amongst professionals, persons in recovery, and their caregivers to provide services. The aim of this protocol paper is to detail the implementation and evaluation of a co-produced workshop series named Broken Crayons. Collaborating with an early intervention program for first-episode psychosis, the study team and peer volunteers generated a co-production framework based on their experience of co-producing 11 workshops. This paper also outlines a protocol to evaluate Broken Crayons, a psychoeducation workshop series co-created and co-delivered by mental health professionals, persons in recovery, and their caregivers. Indicators on personal recovery, mental wellbeing, community integration, etc., are included as outcomes. Two-tailed, paired t-tests will be used to compare pre- and post-workshop survey data. Focus group discussions will also be conducted to gather subjective experiences of participants of the Broken Crayons workshops. Cost-savings of co-production by Recovery Colleges are discussed. The implications of using co-production to foster citizenry in persons living with first-episode psychosis are discussed in the context of social causation and social drift theories. Taken together, we argued that co-production is not just a passing trend, but a moral imperative for inclusive and equitable mental health service design and delivery.
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- Ying Ying Lee
- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore
- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Early Psychosis Intervention Programme, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore
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- Early Psychosis Intervention Programme, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore
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Poulsen CH, Egmose CH, Ebersbach BK, Hjorthøj C, Eplov LF. A community-based peer-support group intervention "Paths to EvERyday life" (PEER) added to service as usual for adults with vulnerability to mental health difficulties - a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2022; 23:727. [PMID: 36056407 PMCID: PMC9437410 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06670-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The number of people struggling with vulnerability to mental health difficulties is increasing worldwide, and there is a need for new interventions, to prevent more people from developing serious mental illnesses. In recent years, peer support has been suggested as a key element in creating person-centered interventions in mental health services. However, the evidence for peer support is not yet established. We aim to investigate the effect of a 10-week peer-support intervention “Paths to EvERyday life” (PEER) added to service as usual (SAU) versus SAU alone in a Danish municipality setting. Methods A two-armed, investigator-initiated, multi-municipal, parallel-group superiority trial to investigate the effectiveness of the PEER intervention added to SAU compared to SAU alone. A total of 284 participants will be recruited from the municipal social services in the participating municipalities and by self-referrals and randomly assigned to (1) the PEER intervention added to SAU or (2) SAU. The primary outcome is a self-assessed personal recovery (Questionnaire about the process of recovery (QPR-15)) at end of the intervention. The secondary outcomes are self-assessed empowerment (Empowerment Scale Rogers (ESR)), quality of life (The Manchester Short Assessment of Quality of life (MANSA)), and functioning (Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS)). Discussion This trial will test a new community-based peer-support intervention, and if the intervention proves to be effective, the goal is that future integration of this intervention will improve individual recovery and mental health and reduce the societal burden of individuals seeking municipal social support and/or mental health services. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04639167. Registered on Nov. 19, 2020.
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- Chalotte Heinsvig Poulsen
- Copenhagen Research Center for Mental Health (CORE), Mental Health Center Copenhagen, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Copenhagen Research Center for Mental Health (CORE), Mental Health Center Copenhagen, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Copenhagen Research Center for Mental Health (CORE), Mental Health Center Copenhagen, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Copenhagen Research Center for Mental Health (CORE), Mental Health Center Copenhagen, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Public Health, Section of Epidemiology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Copenhagen Research Center for Mental Health (CORE), Mental Health Center Copenhagen, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Enhancing future-directed thinking in people with first-episode psychosis using a guided imagery intervention. J Behav Ther Exp Psychiatry 2022; 76:101738. [PMID: 35738685 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbtep.2022.101738] [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: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Future-directed thinking (FDT) is associated with goal directed behaviour and may differ in people with psychosis compared to non-clinical controls. This study investigated whether guided imagery could enhance positive FDT in people with psychosis. METHOD Participants were 44 people experiencing a first episode of psychosis. They were assessed for negative and positive symptoms, FDT on the Future Thinking Task (FTT), depression, anxiety, autobiographical memory, verbal fluency and spontaneous use of imagery. They were randomised to either a positive or neutral imagery condition, before being retested on the FTT. Outcomes on the FTT were number of events generated, anticipated likelihood, anticipated affect and a composite score. RESULTS Participants in the positive imagery condition generated significantly more positive events on the FTT compared with those in the neutral (F (1, 42) = 19.916, p < .001, ηp2 = 0.322). In both imagery conditions, likelihood ratings of positive events increased post-intervention. Positive and negative events were both perceived as less likely to occur the further into the future they were, and positive events were anticipated to be more positive and negative events more negative, the further into the future they were. LIMITATIONS The participants in this study experienced relatively low levels of symptoms, and therefore caution should be used when applying these results to people with greater symptomatology. CONCLUSIONS Positive guided imagery shows promise for enhancing positive FDT in people with first-episode psychosis. This intervention may offer a simple and effective method of enhancing engagement with the future, with potential implications for goal-directed behaviour.
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Harris O, Lawes A, Andrews C, Jacobsen P. Kintsugi-Identity change and reconstruction following an episode of psychosis: A systematic review and thematic synthesis. Early Interv Psychiatry 2022; 16:689-714. [PMID: 34541814 DOI: 10.1111/eip.13216] [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: 11/29/2020] [Revised: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM Research has shown that experiences of psychosis can have a significant impact on an individual's identity. Moreover, the way those who experience psychosis make sense of these changes appears to affect their recovery journey and hold clinical significance. However, this area of research is still very much developing, and there is a need for reviews, which look to synthesise and understand this process of identity change to guide clinicians working in this area as well as future research. This study looks to meet that gap and aims to synthesise qualitative literature exploring the lived experience of identity change amongst people who experience psychosis. METHODS A systematic review using thematic synthesis was carried out. The PRISMA and ENTREQ guidelines were followed in reporting the study. RESULTS Ninety-one papers were identified which met criteria for inclusion and 31 papers included in the synthesis at which point conceptual saturation was judged to have been reached. Five themes were created: psychosis as an obliteration of the old self; the futile fight against psychosis; mourning for who I was; the battle for self as a battle against disempowerment; and recovery as rebirth. CONCLUSIONS Results highlighted the substantive impact an experience of psychosis has on an individual's identity, the key role sense making around these identity changes plays in recovery and the crucial impact of clinicians on the sense-making process. The implications for theory, future research and clinical practice are discussed.
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- Olivia Harris
- Department of Psychology, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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Mason A, Irving J, Pritchard M, Sanyal J, Colling C, Chandran D, Stewart R. Association between depressive symptoms and cognitive-behavioural therapy receipt within a psychosis sample: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e051873. [PMID: 35537795 PMCID: PMC9092128 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To examine whether depressive symptoms predict receipt of cognitive-behavioural therapy for psychosis (CBTp) in individuals with psychosis. DESIGN Retrospective cross-sectional analysis of electronic health records (EHRs) of a clinical cohort. SETTING A secondary National Health Service mental healthcare service serving four boroughs of south London, UK. PARTICIPANTS 20 078 patients diagnosed with an International Classification of Diseases, version 10 (ICD-10) code between F20 and 29 extracted from an EHR database. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Primary: Whether recorded depressive symptoms predicted CBTp session receipt, defined as at least one session of CBTp identified from structured EHR fields supplemented by a natural language processing algorithm. Secondary: Whether age, gender, ethnicity, symptom profiles (positive, negative, manic and disorganisation symptoms), a comorbid diagnosis of depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder, general CBT receipt prior to the primary psychosis diagnosis date or type of psychosis diagnosis predicted CBTp receipt. RESULTS Of patients with a psychotic disorder, only 8.2% received CBTp. Individuals with at least one depressive symptom recorded, depression symptom severity and 12 out of 15 of the individual depressive symptoms independently predicted CBTp receipt. Female gender, White ethnicity and presence of a comorbid affective disorder or primary schizoaffective diagnosis were independently positively associated with CBTp receipt within the whole sample and the top 25% of mentioned depressive symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Individuals with a psychotic disorder who had recorded depressive symptoms were significantly more likely to receive CBTp sessions, aligning with CBTp guidelines of managing depressive symptoms related to a psychotic experience. However, overall receipt of CBTp is low and more common in certain demographic groups, and needs to be increased.
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- Ava Mason
- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
- South London and Maudsley Mental Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- South London and Maudsley Mental Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
- South London and Maudsley Mental Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
- South London and Maudsley Mental Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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Mancinelli E, Sharka O, Lai T, Sgaravatti E, Salcuni S. Self-injury and Smartphone Addiction: Age and gender differences in a community sample of adolescents presenting self-injurious behavior. Health Psychol Open 2021; 8:20551029211038811. [PMID: 34659789 PMCID: PMC8512283 DOI: 10.1177/20551029211038811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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This study aimed to identify the variables (i.e., internalizing, and externalizing problems, self-control, emotion dysregulation, and alexithymia) relevant for Smartphone Addiction and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), conceptualized as emotion-regulation strategies, also assessing age and gender differences. Based on power analysis, N = 78 Italian adolescents (11-19 years; Mage = 14.24; SD = 1.56; 73.1% females) were considered. Step-wise multivariate linear regressions evidence a mutual association between NSSI and Smartphone Addiction, particularly relevant in pre-adolescence. Low self-control is significantly associated with the Smartphone Addiction, while emotion dysregulation and alexithymia with NSSI. This study supports NSSI and Smartphone Addiction conceptualization as emotion-regulation strategies and the importance of prevention interventions.
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- Elisa Mancinelli
- Department of Developmental Psychology and Socialization, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Developmental Psychology and Socialization, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- The Net-ONLUS, Padua, Italy.,Complex Psychology Unit - Infancy, Adolescence and Family, USSL3, Via Piazzetta Unità d'Italia, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Developmental Psychology and Socialization, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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Smith P, Simpson L, Madill A. Service user experiences of a novel in-reach rehabilitation and recovery service for people with profound and enduring mental health needs. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2021; 30:1106-1116. [PMID: 33772984 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12861] [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] [Accepted: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This article provides an organizational case study using exploratory qualitative and visual research methods. We address the research question: What are the experiences of service users who use a novel in-reach rehabilitation and recovery service for people with severe and enduring mental health needs? Fifteen purposefully sampled service users were recruited from across a Service that is novel in embedding community sectors within inpatient provision. The sample reflects approximately the demographic of the Service and comprises: 10 men, 5 women; 12 white British, 3 ethnic minority; aged 18-60 years; and across inpatient care and supported community living. Photo-elicitation was used to enrich data collection through lightly structured interviews focused on the images brought by participants. Interview transcripts were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Analysis indicates that participants oriented towards four 'meta-questions': What does mental well-being mean to you? What difficulties have you encountered? What do you appreciate about the Service? What do you need for change to occur? We also identified six themes which told the story of a journey. The journey begins with challenge and moves towards making connections with others. Here, power dynamics are often experienced and addressed in the development of a greater sense of independence. This then provides opportunities for raised awareness around possibilities of recovery and a new-found hope. Our three main conclusions are all relevant to clinical practice: service users (a) place great importance on building relationships; (b) aspire to make informed choices throughout their recovery journey; and (c) desire greater transparency regarding treatment options.
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- Penn Smith
- School of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Community Links part of the Inspire North Group, Leeds, UK
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- School of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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Bourke E, Barker C, Fornells-Ambrojo M. Systematic review and meta-analysis of therapeutic alliance, engagement, and outcome in psychological therapies for psychosis. Psychol Psychother 2021; 94:822-853. [PMID: 33569885 DOI: 10.1111/papt.12330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Revised: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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AIM The moderate association between therapeutic alliance (TA) and psychological therapy outcome is well established. Historically, the field has not focused on people with a severe mental illness. This is the first review to conduct a meta-analysis of associations between TA and therapeutic engagement as well as outcome in psychological therapy for psychosis. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Eligible studies conducted a quantitative investigation of the relationship between TA during a psychological therapy and outcome at a subsequent time-point. METHOD A systematic review examined the relationship between TA and engagement as well as outcome measures within psychological therapy for psychosis. Correlational meta-analyses using an aggregate random effects model were conducted. RESULTS Twenty-four studies were eligible for inclusion (n = 1,656) of which 13 were included in the meta-analyses. Client- and therapist-rated TA were associated with engagement in therapy (rclient (c) = 0.36, p = .003; rtherapist (t) = 0.40, p = .0053). TA was also associated with reduction in global (rc = 0.29, p = .0005; rt = 0.24, p = .0015) and psychotic symptoms (rc = 0.17, p = .0115; rt = 0.30, p = .0003). The systematic review identified no evidence or limited evidence for a relationship between TA during therapy and depression, substance use, physical health behaviours, global as well as social functioning, overall mental health recovery, and self-esteem at follow-up. Although number of studies was small, TA was related to a reduced risk of subsequent hospitalization in 40% of analyses (across two studies) and improved cognitive outcome in 50% of analyses (across three studies). CONCLUSIONS The observed TA-therapy engagement and TA-outcome associations were broadly consistent with those identified across non-psychotic diagnostic groups. Well-powered studies are needed to investigate the relationship between TA and process as well as outcome in psychological therapy for psychosis specifically. PRACTITIONER POINTS This is the first review to conduct a meta-analytic synthesis of the association between therapeutic alliance (TA) and both engagement and change in outcome in psychological therapies for psychosis. TA (as rated by therapist and client) was associated with the extent of therapeutic engagement as well as reduction in global mental health symptoms and psychotic symptoms. The significant associations between TA and engagement as well as change in outcome identified in the current review are broadly consistent with those observed across non-psychotic diagnostic groups. We consider factors that could impact upon the dynamic and potentially interdependent relationships between TA and therapeutic techniques, including attachment security and severity of paranoid ideation.
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- Emilie Bourke
- Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK
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- Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK
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- Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK
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Experiences of friendships of young people with first-episode psychosis: A qualitative study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0255469. [PMID: 34329346 PMCID: PMC8323937 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background First episode psychosis and reduced social networks have been found to go hand in hand, but specific mechanisms are unclear. The manifestation of symptoms and the effect of stigma are two possibilities discussed in the literature but the experiences and views of young people with psychosis have been neglected. Aims To explore experiences of friendships of young people with first-episode psychosis, focusing especially on any perceived changes in their friendships or approach to peer relationships as a result of the illness. Methods Fourteen participants were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide, which explored participants’ views and experiences of their friendships during the acute phase of illness and in the path to recovery, the impact of friendships on illness experience and of illness on patterns of social contact, and the potential role of services in supporting people with their friendships. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically. Results Identified themes included the loss of social contacts because both young people developing psychosis withdrew and because friends withdrew as illness developed. Regarding recovery, a unique role was identified for friends and participants were often making conscious efforts to rebuild social networks. Mental health services were viewed as having a limited direct role in this. Conclusions Supporting the development of opportunities and skills needed for social relationships following an episode of psychosis may be a useful focus.
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Degnan A, Berry K, Humphrey C, Bucci S. The relationship between stigma and subjective quality of life in psychosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Psychol Rev 2021; 85:102003. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2021.102003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Smart EL, Berry K, Palmier-Claus J, Brown LJE. Aging well with psychosis. J Aging Stud 2021; 57:100925. [PMID: 34082995 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaging.2021.100925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Despite the unique challenges faced by people living with a severe mental illness, little work has been done to understand how these populations can age well. This study therefore aimed to explore the views of mid to older aged adults living with a psychosis on what it means to age well, and how they might be supported in this endeavor. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with sixteen individuals (age 50-74 years) diagnosed with psychosis-related disorders (e.g. schizophrenia). Inductive thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. RESULTS Four themes were identified: (i) Engagement with Life - referring to participating in, and maintaining, activities that bring satisfaction and value; (ii) Attitude to Life and Aging - referring to a positive attitude and outlook, and accepting aging-related challenges; (iii) Health and Wellbeing - relating to keeping as physically and mentally fit as possible and (iv) Social Connections - referring to both personal and professional relationships, and feeling heard and understood by others. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS Whilst there were clear parallels between these results and those reported from other populations, participants aging with a psychosis revealed challenges, perceptions, and nuances that were unique to their situation. The importance of relationships with professionals, developing a mastery over their mental health difficulties, and the continued impact of stigma on aging well were highlighted. This suggests that approaches that target external societal factors, as well as therapeutic interventions focused on the individual, may help this population to age well.
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- Emily L Smart
- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK; Salford Royal Hospital Foundation NHS Trust, Salford, UK.
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- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK.
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- Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research, Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK; Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
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- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK.
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Recovery priorities of people with psychosis in acute mental health in-patient settings: a Q-methodology study. Behav Cogn Psychother 2021; 50:1-14. [PMID: 33551016 DOI: 10.1017/s1352465820000892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Personal recovery from psychosis has been explored extensively in community samples but there has been little exploration with people currently receiving care from an acute mental health in-patient setting. AIMS The aim of this study was to explore the personal recovery priorities of people experiencing psychosis who are currently receiving care from an acute mental health in-patient ward. METHOD A Q-methodology mixed-methods approach was adopted. Thirty-eight participants were recruited from an outer London acute mental health hospital. They were required to sort 54 statements regarding personal recovery from most important to least important to reflect their recovery priorities. Thirty-six were included in the final analysis. RESULTS Analysis revealed four distinct viewpoints relating to factors that promote recovery in the acute mental health in-patient setting. These were: stability, independence and 'keeping a roof over your head'; hope, optimism and enhancing well-being; personal change, self-management and social support; and symptom reduction through mental health support. CONCLUSIONS Acute mental health in-patient wards need to ensure that they are considering the personal recovery needs of in-patients. Symptom reduction was valued by some, but broad psychosocial factors were also of priority.
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Pearse E, Bucci S, Raphael J, Berry K. The relationship between attachment and functioning for people with serious mental illness: a systematic review. Nord J Psychiatry 2020; 74:545-557. [PMID: 32692588 DOI: 10.1080/08039488.2020.1767687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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AIMS Functional impairment is a hallmark feature of severe mental health problems (SMI). Attachment theory is a key psychological theory of interpersonal functioning and difficulties in attachment are common in SMI and may help explain functioning problems in SMI. This systematic review aimed to synthesise and critically appraise existing literature exploring associations between adult attachment style and functioning in SMI samples. METHOD Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines we systematically searched five databases using strings of terms relating to both attachment and social functioning. Inclusion criteria were samples diagnosed with SMI and validated measure tools. RESULTS Ten studies met inclusion criteria. Considerable heterogeneity was found across studies in relation to construct measurement, sample size, and gender distribution. However, as predicted there was some evidence to suggest that secure attachment is associated with better functioning, and insecure attachment (specifically anxious style) is associated with impairments in functioning. CONCLUSION Findings highlight the importance of considering attachment in relation to functional outcome when working with people with SMI, particularly when assessing, formulating, and delivering psychological interventions.
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- Elisabeth Pearse
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, UK
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- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, UK
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- Research and Development, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, UK
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Kraiss JT, Ten Klooster PM, Moskowitz JT, Bohlmeijer ET. The relationship between emotion regulation and well-being in patients with mental disorders: A meta-analysis. Compr Psychiatry 2020; 102:152189. [PMID: 32629064 DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2020.152189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Revised: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The importance of both specific emotion regulation strategies and overall deficits in emotion regulation in the context of psychopathology is widely recognized. Besides alleviating psychological symptoms, improving mental well-being is increasingly considered important in treatment of people with mental disorders. However, no comprehensive meta-analysis on the relationship between emotion regulation and well-being in people with mental disorders has been conducted yet. OBJECTIVE The aim of the current study was to synthesize and meta-analyze evidence regarding the relationship between emotion regulation and well-being in clinical samples across studies. METHOD A systematic literature search was conducted in PsycINFO, PubMed and Scopus and 94 cross-sectional effect sizes from 35 studies were meta-analyzed to explore this relationship. To be eligible for the meta-analysis, studies had to include a clinical sample, assess at least one specific emotion regulation strategy or overall deficits in emotion regulation and include well-being as outcome. RESULTS The findings showed significant small to moderate negative relationships with well-being for the strategies avoidance (r = -0.31) and rumination (r = -0.19) and positive relationships with reappraisal (r = 0.19) and acceptance (r = 0.42). Grouping together putative adaptive and maladaptive strategies revealed similar sized relationships with well-being in the expected direction. Overall deficits in emotion regulation showed a negative moderate correlation with well-being (r = -0.47). No substantial difference in relationships was found when clustering studies into hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that emotion regulation is not merely related with psychopathology, but also with well-being in general as well as hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. Therefore, it might also be important to improve emotion regulation when aiming to improve well-being in people with mental disorders.
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- Jannis T Kraiss
- University of Twente, Centre for eHealth and Well-being Research, Department of Psychology, Health, and Technology, Enschede, the Netherlands.
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- University of Twente, Centre for eHealth and Well-being Research, Department of Psychology, Health, and Technology, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical School Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA
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- University of Twente, Centre for eHealth and Well-being Research, Department of Psychology, Health, and Technology, Enschede, the Netherlands
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İpçi K, Yildiz M, İncedere A, Kiras F, Esen D, Gürcan MB. Subjective Recovery in Patients with Schizophrenia and Related Factors. Community Ment Health J 2020; 56:1180-1187. [PMID: 32277339 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-020-00616-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Subjective recovery is a personally perceived recovery involving other factors beyond clinical recovery. This study aims at investigating the factors related to subjective recovery in patients with schizophrenia living in Turkey. This study assessed 120 clinically stable outpatients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder using the clinical and psychosocial scales. Gender, type of the diagnosis of disease, and age of the illness onset were found to be correlated with the subjective recovery. Subjective recovery was significantly correlated with CGI-S (r = - 0.25), total PANSS score (r = - 0.29), global assessment of functioning (r = 0.27), social functioning (r = 0.43), internalized stigma (r = - 0.38), self-esteem (r = 0.56), depression (r = - 0.59), and hopelessness (r = - 0.55). Hopelessness and self-esteem were found to be predictive of the subjective recovery explaining 52% of the variance. It can be argued that efforts to promote hope and self-esteem contribute to the subjective recovery.
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- Kübra İpçi
- Department of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Kocaeli University Institute of Health Science, Izmit, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Kocaeli University Institute of Health Science, Izmit, Kocaeli, Turkey.
- Department of Psychiatry, Kocaeli University School of Medicine, Umuttepe, 41001, Izmit, Kocaeli, Turkey.
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- Department of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Kocaeli University Institute of Health Science, Izmit, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kocaeli University School of Medicine, Umuttepe, 41001, Izmit, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kocaeli University School of Medicine, Umuttepe, 41001, Izmit, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kocaeli University School of Medicine, Umuttepe, 41001, Izmit, Kocaeli, Turkey
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Vaingankar JA, Cetty L, Subramaniam M, Lee YY, Chong SA, Lee H, Verma S. Recovery in Psychosis: Perspectives of Clients with First Episode Psychosis. ANNALS OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SINGAPORE 2020. [DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmed.sg.2019224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Introduction:
Recovery from psychosis relates to connectedness, hope for the future, identity, meaning in life and empowerment. The process of recovery is often described as gradual and non-linear, with many stages and turning points, and without a definitive end point. This qualitative study aims to understand what recovery means to clients, to better understand their unique recovery process and what helps in recovery among clients with lived experience of first episode psychosis (FEP) in a developed Asian setting.
Materials and Methods:
The study design and interview guide development included inputs from persons with psychosis, following which 7 focus group discussions were conducted with 40 FEP clients of a tertiary care psychiatric institute.
Results:
Thematic qualitative analysis identified three themes: 1) meaning of recovery (where participants expressed their views on what recovery meant to them); 2) recovery as a journey (due to the constant ups and downs in the long process of recovery, it was often articulated as a “journey”); and 3) facilitators of recovery (related to resources, practices and experiences that supported their recovery).
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The emergent themes provide an understanding of the meaning of recovery to persons with FEP, their experiences as they proceed with their recovery journey and factors they found helpful. The importance of acceptance of the condition and the personal role the individual plays in his or her own recovery was evident in the narratives of the participants. The study suggests a need to incorporate recovery-relevant approaches right from the first episode of psychosis.
Ann Acad Med Singapore 2020;49:186–98
Key words: Meaning of recovery, Qualitative, Thematic analysis
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- Institute of Mental Health, Singapore
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iMAgery focused psychological therapy for persecutory delusions in PSychosis (iMAPS): a multiple baseline experimental case series. Behav Cogn Psychother 2020; 48:530-545. [DOI: 10.1017/s1352465820000168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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AbstractBackground:Many people with psychosis experience persecutory delusions and report negative schematic beliefs and intrusive mental images which may be maintaining factors for psychotic symptoms.Aims:This study examined the feasibility and acceptability of a new psychological therapy targeting schemas and images (iMAPS therapy).Method:The study used a randomised multiple baseline design. Participants with first episode psychosis were randomised using a multiple baseline design with 2–5 assessments. Six sessions of therapy, consisting of a combination of imagery techniques and imagery rescripting techniques, was used. In each session, participants completed a Mental Imagery in Psychosis Questionnaire (MIPQ) and imagery interview. Mood and delusional beliefs (PSYRATS) were also measured at each session.Results:Five participants with first episode psychosis completed the baseline visits and attended all therapy sessions. One participant declined the final assessment. Results demonstrated significant reductions in negative schematic beliefs, delusions, imagery distress and other measures of schema (YSQ, SMI). Although multiple baseline randomisation strengthens the study, it lacked a control arm and blind assessments.Conclusions:iMAPS appears a feasible and acceptable treatment for psychosis, and further evaluation is indicated.
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Law H, Gee B, Dehmahdi N, Carney R, Jackson C, Wheeler R, Carroll B, Tully S, Clarke T. What does recovery mean to young people with mental health difficulties? – “It’s not this magical unspoken thing, it’s just recovery”. J Ment Health 2020; 29:464-472. [DOI: 10.1080/09638237.2020.1739248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Heather Law
- Youth Mental Health Research Unit, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Prestwihc, UK
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- Children and Young People’s Mental Health Research Development Team, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK
- Department of Clinical Psychology, University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School, Norwich, UK
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- Youth Mental Health Research Unit, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Youth Mental Health Research Unit, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Prestwihc, UK
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- Children and Young People’s Mental Health Research Development Team, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK
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- Children and Young People’s Mental Health Research Development Team, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK
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- Children and Young People’s Mental Health Research Development Team, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK
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- Youth Mental Health Research Unit, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Prestwihc, UK
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- Children and Young People’s Mental Health Research Development Team, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK
- Department of Clinical Psychology, University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School, Norwich, UK
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Development and Evaluation of a Swedish Short Version of the Questionnaire About the Process of Recovery (QPR). Community Ment Health J 2020; 56:376-382. [PMID: 31659551 PMCID: PMC6971144 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-019-00494-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2018] [Accepted: 10/17/2019] [Indexed: 10/30/2022]
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The aim was to develop a short version of the Swedish Process of Recovery Questionnaire (QPR-Swe) for use with people with severe mental illness and to investigate its internal consistency, construct validity, known-groups validity and any floor or ceiling effects. Two independent samples were used, the first (N = 226) to develop the short version and the second (N = 266) to test its psychometric properties. A seven-item version was developed by selecting items based on item-total correlations. The QPR-Swe-7 showed good internal consistency reliability (α = 0.82). It showed moderate correlations with indicators of convergent validity (self-rated health, self-mastery and quality of life) and weak with those selected to test discriminant validity (psychiatric symptoms and level of functioning). QPR-Swe-7 differentiated between people receiving two different levels of housing support. No floor or ceiling effects were found. The QPR-Swe-7 had appropriate psychometric properties for use with people with a variety of mental disorders when a brief scale is warranted.
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Taylor CDJ, Haddock G, Speer S, Bee PE. Characterizing core beliefs in psychosis: a qualitative study. Behav Cogn Psychother 2020; 48:67-81. [PMID: 30957739 PMCID: PMC7039701 DOI: 10.1017/s1352465819000274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cognitive behavioural treatments are recommended for people with psychosis. Core beliefs regarding the self and others are a key part of the models underpinning cognitive behavioural therapy but detailed understanding of these putative beliefs in people with psychosis are limited. A greater understanding of these mechanisms is necessary to improve and refine treatments. AIMS This study utilized a qualitative approach to explore core schematic beliefs in psychosis (strongly held positive and negative beliefs about the self and others) and their relation to hallucinations and delusions. METHOD Twenty individuals with psychosis participated in individual semi-structured interviews. Inductive thematic analysis was used to analyse the interviews. RESULTS Four emergent themes were identified: (i) the solidity and permanency of core beliefs, (ii) the causes and development of core beliefs, (iii) a synergistic relationship between core beliefs and symptoms, and (iv) core beliefs associated with images and their influence on psychotic symptoms. CONCLUSIONS This study provides new insights into the range and character of core beliefs in psychosis and provides important data to guide ongoing and future development of treatment approaches for psychosis.
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- Christopher D. J. Taylor
- Secondary Care Psychological Therapies Service, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Humphrey House, Angouleme Way, Bury, ML9 0EQ, UK
- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Zochonis Building, Brunswick Street, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Zochonis Building, Brunswick Street, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Zochonis Building, Brunswick Street, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery, and Social Work, School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, United Kingdom
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Loughlin M, Berry K, Brooks J, Bucci S. Moving on from early intervention for psychosis services: Service user perspectives on the facilitators and barriers of transition. Early Interv Psychiatry 2019; 13:1396-1403. [PMID: 30672143 DOI: 10.1111/eip.12780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2018] [Revised: 11/08/2018] [Accepted: 12/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIM Early intervention for psychosis services (EIS) has been established worldwide and is offered to individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Engagement with EIS typically lasts for 3 years, after which point, service users are either transferred to primary care or community mental health teams, according to perceived needs. Although UK National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines recommend transfer of care should be arranged in conjunction with the receiving service, there exists little, if any, practical guidance as to how this should actually be managed. This study aims to investigate the barriers and facilitators of transition from EIS to both primary and secondary care services in the United Kingdom from the perspectives of service users. METHODS Fifteen EIS service users who had either been discharged to primary or secondary services were interviewed about their experience of discharge. Data were analysed using interpretive thematic analysis, adopting a critical realist stance. RESULTS Four themes were identified: feeling ready for discharge; relationships and trust; planning for discharge; life after EIS. CONCLUSIONS This is the first in-depth exploration of a sample of largely male service users' views on transition from EIS to primary and/or secondary care services. We highlight several practical steps that EIS and receiving services can take to facilitate a more optimal discharge and transition experience for EIS service users. Taking into account service pressures, the discharge process should be one that is gradual, allowing time for the service user to both process the news and gradually sever ties with keyworkers.
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- Matthew Loughlin
- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Lim M, Li Z, Xie H, Tan BL, Lee J. An Asian study on clinical and psychological factors associated with personal recovery in people with psychosis. BMC Psychiatry 2019; 19:256. [PMID: 31438913 PMCID: PMC6704510 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-019-2238-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2018] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the rising recognition of personal recovery, there is a lack of research on personal recovery in individuals with psychosis in Singapore. This study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the QPR-15 using the CHIME personal recovery framework and to examine its associations with clinical recovery factors. METHODS Sixty-six stable outpatients were recruited and assessed at two time points approximately 2 weeks apart. Convergent validity was examined through Spearman correlations with scores on CHIME-related psychological factors: connectedness (Ryff subscale- positive relations with others), hope (Herth Hope Index- abbreviated), identity (Ryff subscale- self-acceptance, Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness- Brief), meaning (World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment-Brief Form), empowerment (Empowerment Scale). Pearson's correlation was used to examine the test-retest reliability, while Cronbach's alpha was used to examine internal consistency. The initial factor structure was evaluated via principal component analysis, Velicer's minimum average partial (MAP) criteria, parallel analysis, and a scree plot. Spearman correlations and hierarchical multiple linear regression (controlling for age and gender) were employed to examine the association of clinical (symptoms and functioning) and psychological factors with the QPR-15. RESULTS The QPR-15 demonstrated convergent validity with all CHIME-related psychological factors (rs ranged from 0.472 to 0.687). Internal consistency was excellent (Cronbach's alpha = 0.934), and test-retest reliability was adequate (r = 0.708). Initial factor structure evaluations revealed a one-factor model. Correlations of clinical factors with the QPR-15 were mostly low (rs ranged from - 0.105 to - 0.544) but significant, except for depressive symptoms (CDSS: rs = - 0.529 to - 0.544), while correlations were moderate for psychological factors. Clinical factors significantly explained 28.3-31.8% of the variance of the QPR-15. Adding psychological factors significantly increased the model variance at baseline (∆ adjusted R2 = 0.369, F change < 0.001) and at time point 2 (∆ adjusted R2 = 0.208, F change < 0.001). CONCLUSION Our results provide preliminary evidence that the QPR-15 has adequate psychometric properties in Singapore and encompasses the CHIME personal recovery framework. In addition, our results suggest that clinical recovery and personal recovery are not substitutes for each other but rather are complementary, thereby promoting a more holistic evaluation of recovery in people with psychosis. Implications are discussed.
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- Madeline Lim
- 0000 0004 0469 9592grid.414752.1Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore
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- 0000 0004 0469 9592grid.414752.1Department of Nursing, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore
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- 0000 0004 0469 9592grid.414752.1Department of Nursing, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore
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- 0000 0004 0469 9592grid.414752.1Department of Occupational Therapy, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore ,0000 0004 1790 4399grid.486188.bSingapore Institute of Technology, Singapore, Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore. .,Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore. .,Department of Psychosis, Institute of Mental Health, 10 Buangkok View, Singapore, 539747, Singapore.
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Woodward S, Bucci S, Edge D, Berry K. Barriers and facilitators to "moving on" from early intervention in psychosis services. Early Interv Psychiatry 2019; 13:914-921. [PMID: 30051626 DOI: 10.1111/eip.12708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2017] [Revised: 12/30/2017] [Accepted: 06/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM Transition from early intervention in psychosis services (EIPS) to ongoing care can be challenging for staff and service users. This study aims to explore staff views of the barriers and facilitators to transition from EIPS. METHODS Eighteen EIPS staff were interviewed about their experiences of discharge processes and interviews were analysed thematically. RESULTS Four themes were identified: (1) "nowhere to go": illustrated how service users remained in EIPS because other teams lacked capacity to take them; (2) "collaboration between agencies" highlights the challenges of working across boundaries; (3) "therapeutic relationships": reflects the loss service users and staff experienced at discharge; (4) "advanced planning" relates to the necessity for advanced planning and service user empowerment to facilitate the discharge process. CONCLUSIONS This is the first in-depth exploration of EIPS staff views on discharge processes. To ensure seamless transitions throughout care pathways, services need better inter-agency collaboration and more adequate preparation for transition.
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- Sarah Woodward
- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, 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, 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, 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, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Kraiss JT, Klooster PM, Chrispijn M, Stevens AW, Kupka RW, Bohlmeijer ET. Measuring personal recovery in people with bipolar disorder and exploring its relationship with well‐being and social role participation. Clin Psychol Psychother 2019; 26:540-549. [PMID: 31034683 PMCID: PMC9328380 DOI: 10.1002/cpp.2371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Revised: 03/22/2019] [Accepted: 04/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The relevance of personal recovery receives increasing attention in mental health care and is also important for people with bipolar disorder (BD). There is a need for reliable and valid instruments measuring personal recovery. Therefore, the current study evaluated the psychometric properties of a Dutch translation of the Questionnaire about the Process of Recovery (QPR) in a sample of people with BD and explored the relationship with constructs of well‐being, social role participation, and psychopathology. A cross‐sectional survey study was conducted in which 102 people diagnosed with BD completed the QPR. Factor structure of the QPR was evaluated by conducting confirmatory factor analyses (CFA), and internal consistency was assessed by calculating reliability coefficients. Convergent validation measures assessed well‐being, social role participation, and symptomatology. Incremental validity was determined by evaluating the ability of the QPR to explain variance in symptomatology above and beyond well‐being. Findings of the CFA supported a unidimensional factor structure, and internal consistency estimates were excellent. Scores of the QPR showed strong correlations with convergent measures, but were only weakly associated with manic symptomatology. Moreover, personal recovery explained additional variance in symptoms of depression and anxiety above and beyond well‐being, indicating incremental validity. The QPR appears to be a reliable and valid tool to assess personal recovery in people with BD. Our findings underline the importance of personal recovery in the context of treatment of BD. Personal recovery demonstrates a substantial overlap with well‐being.
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- Jannis T. Kraiss
- Centre for eHealth and Well‐being Research, Department of Psychology, Health, and TechnologyUniversity of Twente Enschede Netherlands
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- Centre for eHealth and Well‐being Research, Department of Psychology, Health, and TechnologyUniversity of Twente Enschede Netherlands
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- Center for Bipolar DisordersDimence Mental Health Deventer Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, PsychiatryAmsterdam Public Health research institute Amsterdam Netherlands
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- Centre for eHealth and Well‐being Research, Department of Psychology, Health, and TechnologyUniversity of Twente Enschede Netherlands
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Rammou A, Fisher HL, Johnson S, Major B, Rahaman N, Chamberlain-Kent N, Stone JM. Negative symptoms in first-episode psychosis: Clinical correlates and 1-year follow-up outcomes in London Early Intervention Services. Early Interv Psychiatry 2019; 13:443-452. [PMID: 29148264 DOI: 10.1111/eip.12502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2017] [Revised: 07/31/2017] [Accepted: 08/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIM Negative symptoms (NS) have been associated with poor outcome and remain difficult to treat in patients with psychosis. This study examined the association of NS with clinical features at first presentation to mental health services for psychosis and with outcomes at 1-year follow-up. METHODS Clinical data were utilized from five London Early Intervention Services (EIS) included in the MiData audit database. The sample comprised 484 first-episode psychosis patients with complete Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale data at baseline and 1-year follow-up. Multiple imputation (N = 50) was conducted to account for missing follow-up data. RESULTS Baseline NS were associated with male gender (B = -1.63, P < .05), younger age at onset (B = -.15, P <. 05), a higher level of impairment on the Global Assessment of Functioning (disability) Scale at baseline (B = -.19, P <. 010), an absence of reported substance misuse prior to baseline assessment (B = -3.05, P <. 001) and unemployment at baseline (B = -.93, P <. 01). At 1-year follow-up, NS at presentation were associated with worse Global Assessment of Functioning Scale for symptom (B = -.28, P < .01) and disability (B = -.27, P <. 05) and with hospital admission (OR = 1.06, P < .01). CONCLUSIONS Negative symptoms at presentation to EIS were associated with worse functioning at entry and poorer outcomes 1 year later. Future research is required to better understand the aetiology and trajectories of NS in early psychosis and propose novel targeted interventions.
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- Aikaterini Rammou
- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK.,School of Psychology, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK.,Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- EQUIP, Hackney, East London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.,Herefordshire Early Intervention Service, 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, Hereford, UK
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- Kensington, Chelsea, Westminster and Brent Early Intervention Service, Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Wandsworth Early Intervention Service, South West London & St Georges' Mental Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK.,South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Wood L, Williams C, Billings J, Johnson S. The therapeutic needs of psychiatric in-patients with psychosis: A qualitative exploration of patient and staff perspectives. BJPsych Open 2019; 5:e45. [PMID: 31530314 PMCID: PMC6537445 DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2019.33] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Concerns are recurrently expressed that the therapeutic content of in-patient care is limited and lacking clear guidance. The perspectives of patients and staff regarding therapeutic priorities for psychiatric in-patient care have been little explored and compared. AIMS The aim of this study was to examine patient and staff perspectives on the care priorities of psychiatric in-patients with psychosis. METHOD We recruited 12 in-patients with psychosis and 12 multidisciplinary team staff. All participants undertook a semi-structured interview examining their perspectives on the therapeutic needs of people with psychosis during admission. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematic analysis conducted. RESULTS Three superordinate themes arose from patient interviews: 'the importance of considering social circumstances and trauma', 'managing the intra- and interpersonal impact of psychosis' and 'lack of control and collaboration in care' and three from staff interviews: 'multidisciplinary facilitators of care', 'treating complexity and incorporating social factors' and 'restrictive practices preventing quality care provision'. Comparison of patient and staff themes identified unmet needs in addressing social marginalisation, trauma and distress, and the importance of collaborative treatment process and inclusion of spirituality. CONCLUSIONS There are gaps between staff and patient perspectives on important priorities for in-patient care that may help explain persistent patient dissatisfaction with in-patient care. Findings suggest the need for coproduced work to develop and test interventions that address broader therapeutic priorities. DECLARATION OF INTEREST None.
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- Lisa Wood
- Lecturer in Clinical Psychology and Specialist Care Pathway Lead for Acute and Inpatient Psychology, Goodmayes Hospital, North East London Foundation Trust; School of Health and Social Care, University of Essex; and Division of Psychiatry, University College London, UK
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- Strategic Lead for Acute and Inpatient Psychology and Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Goodmayes Hospital, North East London Foundation Trust, UK
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- Senior Clinical Lecturer and Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, UK
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- Professor of Social and Community Psychiatry, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, UK
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Bergström T, Seikkula J, Holma J, Mäki P, Köngäs-Saviaro P, Alakare B. How do people talk decades later about their crisis that we call psychosis? A qualitative study of the personal meaning-making process. PSYCHOSIS 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2019.1603320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Tomi Bergström
- Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
- Department of Psychiatry, Länsi-Pohja healthcare district, Kemi, Finland
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- Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Länsi-Pohja healthcare district, Kemi, Finland
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Tan CHS, Chiu YLM, Leong JYJ, Tan LYE. Social inclusion among mental health service users: A reliability test of the Mini-SCOPE Scale. J Clin Nurs 2019; 28:1847-1855. [PMID: 30667133 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2018] [Revised: 01/13/2019] [Accepted: 01/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM AND OBJECTIVES To evaluate the reliability of the Mini-SCOPE scale through interitem consistency and test-retest consistency, as well as the initial correlation with outcome measures of recovery. BACKGROUND Adapted from a UK, Social and Communities Opportunities Profile (Mini-SCOPE) is a short version of an social inclusion measurement for English-speaking persons in recovery (PIR) in Singapore. Prior concept mapping sets the stage for this reliability study. DESIGN This study adopted a nonexperimental, pre- and postdesign to validate the psychosocial measurement tool for community services. METHOD Convenient sampling was conducted at the various designated clinics. A total of 170 voluntary participants from psychiatric outpatient clinics were recruited for this study. It evaluated the 4-week interval test-retest reliability of the Mini-SCOPE. "AGREE" equator checklist was completed to guide the reporting of clinical practice. "See Supporting Information File S1." RESULT Outcome demonstrated that the Mini-SCOPE scale has good strength of reliability. CONCLUSION This study showed that the Mini-SCOPE measurement has the potential to be used for programme evaluation in mental health settings. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Applicable to nurses and other mental health professionals to consider the social and wellness aspects of the patients in their care when planning appropriate services.
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- Department of Social & Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Psychology, National University of Singapore, Singapore City, Singapore
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Hughes M, Duffy C. Public involvement in health and social sciences research: A concept analysis. Health Expect 2018; 21:1183-1190. [PMID: 30159960 PMCID: PMC6250854 DOI: 10.1111/hex.12825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2018] [Revised: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background Research funding bodies have significantly increased emphasis on the need for public involvement in research with the requirement to evidence effective methods and approaches to achieving this. Specific definitions and approaches within published research remain tokenistic and vague. Objective The concept analysis explores and clarifies the nature and meaning of public involvement in health and social sciences research and identifies operational definitions which can be used to guide, develop and evaluate public involvement in research activity. Search strategy A literature search was conducted using online databases. Systematic literature reviews and broader studies on the impact of PPI were included as was grey literature such as guidance from INVOLVE and research funding bodies. Limits were set to papers published in the last 10 years and in the English language. A concept analysis framework adapted from Rodgers (Concept Development in Nursing: Foundations, Techniques and Applications. London, UK: Saunders; 2000) and Walker and Avant (Strategies for Theory construction in Nursing. Boston, MA: Pearson Prentice Hall; 2005) was applied. Main results Five operational definitions were developed from the concept analysis: undefined involvement; targeted consultation; embedded consultation; co‐production; and user‐led research. Typical examples of each approach were identified from the literature. Defining attributes included having clear and agreed meaning and purpose for any involvement; reciprocal relationships; and value and recognition of the expertise of all those involved. Conclusions The authors argue the need for researchers to more explicitly incorporate and evaluate details of approaches used. Impact of public involvement on a research study should be identified when reporting on findings to prevent tokenistic practices where involvement is viewed as secondary to the core research process.
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- Mel Hughes
- Department of Social Work and Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, UK
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- Department of Social Work and Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, UK
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Recovery in Psychosis from a Service User Perspective: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis of Current Qualitative Evidence. Community Ment Health J 2018; 54:793-804. [PMID: 29188393 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-017-0185-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2016] [Accepted: 11/04/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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There is a growing number of qualitative accounts regarding recovery from psychosis from a service user perspective. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of these qualitative accounts. A thematic synthesis was utilised to synthesise and analyse seventeen studies included in the review. Studies were included if they used a qualitative methodology to explore service users' experiences of recovery from psychosis as a primary research question. All included studies were subjected to a quality assessment. The analysis outlined three subordinate themes: the recovery journey, facilitators of recovery (e.g. faith and spirituality, personal agency and hope), and barriers to recovery (e.g. stigma and discrimination, negative effects of mental health services and medication). Recovery is an idiosyncratic process but includes key components which are important to people who experience psychosis. These should be explored within clinical practice.
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Pitt L, Kilbride M, Welford M, Nothard S, Morrison AP. Impact of a diagnosis of psychosis: user-led qualitative study. PSYCHIATRIC BULLETIN 2018. [DOI: 10.1192/pb.bp.108.022863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Aims and MethodTo explore the impact of diagnosis on people who experience psychosis. Eight participants were interviewed about the impact that diagnosis had on them.ResultsThe research found that the impact of diagnosis can involve both positive and negative elements. It can be a ‘means of access’ as well as a ‘cause of disempowerment’. It can help by ‘naming the problem’ and hinder by ‘labelling the person’. It is a ‘cause of social exclusion’ for all, but despite this service users can be successful in ‘achieving social inclusion’.Clinical ImplicationsThe findings have implications for how diagnosis is imparted by psychiatrists if they are to help to facilitate recovery and social inclusion.
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Wood L, Price J, Morrison A, Haddock G. Conceptualisation of recovery from psychosis: a service-user
perspective. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1192/pb.bp.109.027409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Aims and methodThere has been much uncertainty about the concept of recovery in
psychosis. The aim of this paper is to conceptualise recovery, through
service users' descriptions of their recovery stories. A qualitative
approach (interpretive phenomenological analysis) was used to guide
interviews and analysis of data.ResultsEight service users were interviewed about their recovery from psychosis.
Data analysis revealed four superordinate themes: ‘impacts on mental
health’, ‘self-change and adaptation’, ‘social redefinition’ and
‘individualised coping mechanisms’.Clinical implicationsData indicates that multiple dimensions of recovery are all important to
individuals when considering their subjective experiences of recovery
from psychosis. Recovery can only be conceptualised by the person making
the recovery journey and treatment outcome measures must reflect this
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Cooke A, Kinderman P. “But What About Real Mental Illnesses?” Alternatives to the Disease Model Approach to “Schizophrenia”. JOURNAL OF HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.1177/0022167817745621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The old dichotomy between “neurosis” and “psychosis” appears to be alive and well in the debate about psychiatric diagnosis. It is often suggested that while diagnostic alternatives may be appropriate for the relatively common forms of distress with which we can all identify such as anxiety and depression, psychiatric diagnoses remain vital for experiences such as hearing voices, holding beliefs that others find strange, or appearing out of touch with reality—experiences that are traditionally thought of as symptoms of psychosis. Such experiences are often assumed to be symptoms of underlying brain pathology or “real mental illnesses” that need to be diagnosed or “excluded” (in the medical sense of ruling out particular explanations of problems) before deciding on the appropriate intervention. This article argues that this belief is misguided, and that far from being essential, psychiatric diagnosis has the potential to be particularly damaging when applied to such experiences. It describes an alternative perspective outlined in a recent consensus report by the British Psychological Society Division of Clinical Psychology ( Understanding Psychosis and Schizophrenia), which has attracted significant attention in the United Kingdom and internationally. The report argues that even the most severe distress and the most puzzling behavior can often be understood psychologically, and that psychological approaches to helping can be very effective. It exhorts professionals not to insist that people accept any one particular framework of understanding, for example, that their experiences are symptoms of an illness. This article outlines that report’s main findings, together with their implications for how professionals can best help.
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- Anne Cooke
- Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent, UK
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Varese F, Mansell W, Tai SJ. What is distressing about auditory verbal hallucinations? The contribution of goal interference and goal facilitation. Psychol Psychother 2017; 90:720-734. [PMID: 28726350 DOI: 10.1111/papt.12135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2016] [Revised: 03/22/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Distressing and pleasant/positive voices (auditory verbal hallucinations) are common in both clinical and non-clinical voice-hearers. Identifying factors that contribute to emotional reactions to voices is essential for developing effective psychological interventions. Several theories propose that facilitation and interference with personal goals are important predictors of distress and well-being. This study examined whether voice-related distress is related to the degree to which voices interfere with personal goals, and whether pleasantness of voices is influenced by the extent to which they facilitate goals. DESIGN Cross-sectional with clinical and non-clinical voice-hearers. METHOD Twenty-two clinical and 18 non-clinical voice-hearers completed interviews and self-report measures assessing (1) personal goals, (2) content, characteristics, and affective reactions to voices, and (3) ratings of the extent to which voices facilitated and/or interfered with achievement of important personal goals. RESULTS Affective reactions were strongly correlated with measures of goal interference and goal facilitation. Regression analyses revealed that these associations remained significant when controlling for important covariates (e.g., participant grouping; content, frequency and duration of voices). Goal interference was specifically associated with distress, whereas goal facilitation specifically predicted perceived pleasantness of voices. CONCLUSIONS This study provides a novel perspective on the factors that might contribute to distress in people who hear voices. The findings suggest that perceived impact of voices on valued personal goals may be an important contributor of voice-related distress. We propose that clinical assessments, formulations, and interventions could benefit from the careful analysis of the perceived impact of voices on goals. PRACTITIONER POINTS These findings suggest that variability in voice-related distress is closely linked to the perceived impact of voices on personal goals. These strong effects observed highlight the importance of considering the role of personal goals in future research on the psychological mechanisms leading to distress associated with voice hearing. Psychological assessments may benefit from the careful exploration of the impact of voice hearing on valued goals, and interventions promoting control over personal goals may be explored as treatment options for clients with distressing voices.
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- Filippo Varese
- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of 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, University of 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, University of Manchester, UK
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Larkin A, Hutton P. Systematic review and meta-analysis of factors that help or hinder treatment decision-making capacity in psychosis. Br J Psychiatry 2017; 211:205-215. [PMID: 28882828 DOI: 10.1192/bjp.bp.116.193458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2016] [Revised: 02/04/2017] [Accepted: 02/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BackgroundThe evidence on factors that may influence treatment decisional capacity ('capacity') in psychosis has yet to be comprehensively synthesised, which limits the development of effective strategies to improve or support it.AimsTo determine the direction, magnitude and reliability of the relationship between capacity in psychosis and a range of clinical, demographic and treatment-related factors, thus providing a thorough synthesis of current knowledge.MethodWe conducted a systematic review, meta-analytical and narrative synthesis of factors that help or hinder treatment decision-making capacity in psychosis, assessing the direction, magnitude, significance and reliability of reported associations.ResultsWe identified 23 relevant studies (n = l823). Psychotic symptoms had small, moderate and strong associations with appreciation, understanding and reasoning respectively. Both verbal cognitive functioning and duration of education had small to moderate correlations with understanding and reasoning. Better capacity was also associated with better insight, better metacognitive ability, higher anxiety and lower perceived coercion. No linear relationship with depression was observed. Interventions linked to improved capacity over time were in-patient care, information simplification, shared decision-making and metacognitive training.ConclusionsAlthough much is known about the role of symptoms and other clinical variables, effective and acceptable psychological interventions to support capacity in this group are lacking.
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- Amanda Larkin
- Amanda Larkin, DClinPsych, Psychosis Research Unit, Greater Manchester Mental Health National Health Service Foundation Trust, Prestwich; Paul Hutton, DClinPsych, School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
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- Amanda Larkin, DClinPsych, Psychosis Research Unit, Greater Manchester Mental Health National Health Service Foundation Trust, Prestwich; Paul Hutton, DClinPsych, School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
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Grealish A, Tai S, Hunter A, Emsley R, Murrells T, Morrison AP. Does empowerment mediate the effects of psychological factors on mental health, well-being, and recovery in young people? Psychol Psychother 2017; 90:314-335. [PMID: 28035741 DOI: 10.1111/papt.12111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES There is consensus that empowerment is key to recovery from mental health problems, enabling a person to take charge of their life and make informed choices and decisions about their life. However, little is known about the mechanisms through which empowerment affects mental health in young people. The current study involved young people aged 16-29 years and examined empowerment as a potential mediator of the relationship between psychological factors (psychosocial, cognition, coping, and control) and mental health, well-being, and recovery from personal problems. METHODS A cross-sectional, Internet-based questionnaire study recruited 423 young people aged between 16 and 29 attending universities in England (n = 336) and Ireland (n = 87). Psychological factors, mental well-being, empowerment, and recovery from personal problems were measured using self-report measures. RESULTS Mediation analysis in both the single and one over-arching mediator models revealed that empowerment mediates the relationship between psychological factors (psychosocial, self-efficacy, thinking style, coping, and control) and mental health, well-being, and recovery from general life problems. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates the importance of empowerment, showing that it mediates the relationship between psychological processes and mental health, well-being, and recovery in young people. Clinical implications for working with young people within mental health services, and facilitating their empowerment are discussed. PRACTITIONER POINTS Empowerment is currently a poorly defined concept. This study demonstrates how empowerment mediates the relationship between psychological processes and mental health, well-being, and recovery in young people. Clinicians working with young people might benefit from a structured means of understanding and assessing the different ways in which individuals manage their thinking styles. Empowerment in young people is influenced by the manner in which clinicians facilitate them in establishing social networks in support of employment, education, family/social relations and to encourage young people to take an assertive role in their own care.
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- Annmarie Grealish
- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, King's College London, UK
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- School of Psychological Sciences, University of Manchester, UK
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland
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- Centre for Biostatistics, Institute of Population Health, University of Manchester, UK
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, King's College London, UK
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- School of Psychological Sciences, University of Manchester, UK.,Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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