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Happell B, Gordon S, Sharrock J, O Donovan A, Warner T. 'We only come from one perspective': Exploring experiences of allies supporting expert by experience leadership in mental health education. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2024; 31:3-13. [PMID: 37462261 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Academics from health professional backgrounds have a crucial role in supporting the implementation and sustainability of academic positions for experts by experience in mental health education. Perspectives and experiences of these academics have yet to be extensively explored. A deeper understanding will add to our understanding of this important role and provide guidance for academics with similar aspirations. AIM The aim of the study was to explore the experiences of supporting academic positions for experts by experience in mental health education. METHODS A qualitative exploratory design was utilised. In-depth interviews were conducted with academics who have actively supported academic positions for experts by experience. RESULTS Allyship was a key theme identified. Participants described allyship as complex, time-consuming and rewarding, through three sub-themes: the tension of allyship, the impact of being an ally and interpersonal and relational issues with health professional academics. CONCLUSIONS Allyship was influenced by the negative attitudes of many health professional academics, who do not appreciate the value of this work. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Allyship has a crucial role in enhancing experts by experience leadership in the education of health professionals. Understanding the experience of allyship will assist in further understanding and developing these important roles.
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Affiliation(s)
- Brenda Happell
- Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, East Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, East Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- ANU Medical School, Australian National University, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
- ACT Mental Health Consumer Network, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Happell B, Gordon S, Sharrock J, Warner T, Donovan AO. The Wisdom of Hindsight: Allies Reflections on Their Role in Supporting the Implementation of Expert by Experience Positions in Academia. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2024; 45:76-84. [PMID: 37616594 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2023.2241075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Experts by experience involvement in mental health education has consistently demonstrated positive attitudinal outcomes including a greater appreciation for recovery-focused practice. Mental health academic allies have played a crucial role in supporting implementation of expert by experience academic positions. To date the inclusion of their views in research is limited. The aim of this study was to explore and present allies' reflections on their involvement in supporting expert by experience academic roles in relation to "hindsight" and "foresight." A qualitative descriptive design was used, involving in-depth semi-structured interviews with allies who had supported the implementation of academic roles for experts by experience. Participants described the wisdom of hindsight. Based on their own experiences they emphasised the importance of, laying the groundwork, facilitating a supportive environment, contributing to meaningful, credible, and sustainable roles, and vision for the future as key to successful implementation. They also described a vision for the expansion of expert by experience roles in mental health education in the future. Allies' reflections suggest the importance of preparation to facilitate a smooth as possible implementation process and enhance the likelihood of successful outcomes. The transition to recovery-focused mental health services requires the attitudes of health professionals to change. The potential of experts by experience to influence attitudinal change can be enhanced by understanding the experiences and reflections of academic allies.
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- Brenda Happell
- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- Nursing Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, East Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Psychological Medicine School of Medicine, and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Wellington, Wellington South, New Zealand
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- Nursing Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, East Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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- ANU Medical School Florey Building, Australian National University, Acton, Australia
- ACT Mental Health Consumer Network, Canberra, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Kelly P, Saab MM, Hurley EJ, Heffernan S, Goodwin J, Mulud ZA, O Malley M, O Mahony J, Curtin M, Groen G, Ivanova S, Jörns-Presentati A, Korhonen J, Kostadinov K, Lahti M, Lalova V, Petrova G, O Donovan A. Trauma Informed Interventions to Reduce Seclusion, Restraint and Restrictive Practices Amongst Staff Caring for Children and Adolescents with Challenging Behaviours: A Systematic Review. J Child Adolesc Trauma 2023; 16:629-647. [PMID: 37593061 PMCID: PMC10427579 DOI: 10.1007/s40653-023-00524-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Engaging with children and adolescents in mental health settings who are exhibiting behaviours that challenge can often result in the use of seclusion, restraint and coercive practices. It is recognised that more therapeutic ways to engage this population are needed, adopting trauma informed interventions may provide a solution. The aim of this systematic review is to synthesize the evidence in relation to the effect of trauma-informed interventions on coercive practices in child and adolescent residential settings. The review is guided by elements of the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions and reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) checklist. Results were synthesized and reported narratively. Nine studies met the eligibility criteria for this review. There was a lack of homogeneity amongst the studies. The trauma-informed interventions used were typically multi-faceted, underpinned by a variety of approaches and sought to bring about changes to clinical practice. Most studies (n = 8) reported significant reductions in the use of restrictive practices following the implementation of a trauma informed approach. The use of a trauma-informed approach, underpinned by an organisational change or implementation strategy, have the potential to reduce coercive practices with children and adolescents. However, the included interventions were insufficiently described to draw strong conclusions.
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- Peter Kelly
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- Centre for Nursing Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Sciences Hamburg Department of Social Work, University of Applied, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Faculty of Health and Well-Being, Turku University of Applied Science, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Social Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Faculty of Health and Well-Being, Turku University of Applied Science, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Kelly P, Hegarty J, Dyer KR, Donovan AO. An Exploration of Organizational Characteristics and Training Adoption in Irish Community Drug Treatment Services. J Addict Nurs 2023; 34:E84-E107. [PMID: 37669349 DOI: 10.1097/jan.0000000000000471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Changes in patterns of drug use and population needs necessitate the adoption of new technologies. Despite high failure rates in adopting new technologies acquired in training, little is known about the process that can support successful change. This study explores the impact that staff and service characteristics have on the process of training adoption in Irish opiate substitution therapy services, with a specific focus on the concept of organizational readiness to change. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted on a convenience sample of 132 staff members across 12 services in Ireland. The relationship between staff demographics, their perceptions of organizational readiness to change, burnout, and a four-stage process of training adoption were considered. RESULTS Discipline, job tenure, and educational levels are important predictors of engagement in the adoption process. Staff in services with higher institutional needs, greater pressures for change, and poorer resources were less likely to be exposed to, or adopt, training. Having lower levels of stress and more influence with peers was associated with better adoption of training. CONCLUSIONS Planners and service managers need to carefully consider the composition or dynamics of services when initiating change. Organizational readiness to change and staff characteristics as measured by instruments used in this study are important determinants of the process of innovation or training adoption and provide a good basis for developing further understanding of how treatment services work. This article expands on results from previous studies conducted in the United States to a European context.
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Happell B, Donovan AO, Warner T, Sharrock J, Gordon S. Creating or taking opportunity: Strategies for implementing expert by experience positions in mental health academia. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2022; 29:592-602. [PMID: 35485983 PMCID: PMC9542198 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Experts by experience involvement in the education of health professionals demonstrate positive attitudinal change. Meaningful positions for Experts by Experience are limited and ad hoc, due to attitudinal and other barriers to innovation within the higher education sector. Experiences of allies who have supported the implementation of Expert by Experience positions have not been researched. This is important knowledge that could be utilized by potential allies. WHAT THE PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: Academic allies to experts by experience have a crucial role to play in identifying opportunities to establish, implement and sustain expert by experience positions. Allies who have successfully implemented positions for experts by experience have identified influential factors including: right person, right role, collaboration and coproduction, support, and career pathways. Understanding these factors can provide an important basis for other academics to support a widespread increase in academic roles for experts by experience in mental health education. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: Establishing and maintaining genuine relationships with service users require significant attitudinal change on the part of mental health professionals. Involving experts by experience in mental health education provides an innovative approach to the challenging of attitudes and the enhancement of more collegial relationships with service users as colleagues in the workplace. This paper demonstrates the importance of allyship to the establishment, implementation and sustainability of expert by experience roles, and highlights critical factors allies have utilized in support of such roles. Nurses and other mental health professional academics have the potential to become allies and support change and innovation. ABSTRACT: Introduction Experts by experience in academia have demonstrated more positive student attitudes towards relationships with service users. Notwithstanding this supportive evidence, academic positions for EBE have not grown substantially. Enhanced understanding of positions that have been implemented is important knowledge for others with similar aspirations. Aim To enrich understanding of the role of allies in identifying and pursuing opportunities to support academic positions for experts by experience. Methods Qualitative exploratory approach, involving In-depth interviews with allies with expertise in supporting academic positions for experts by experience. Results Participants were enthusiastic about creating or taking opportunities to secure expert by experience involvement within their programs. Factors facilitating success included right person, right role, collaboration and coproduction, support and career pathways. Conclusions Significant barriers have prevented proliferation of academic roles for experts by experience. Despite barriers, allies have been successful in supporting the implementation and sustaining of positions, and gained considerable expertise, which may be invaluable to academics with similar aspirations. Implications for practice Realization of policy goals regarding service user involvement in mental health services requires health professionals with the will to embrace partnerships. By creating and taking opportunities, allies have developed expertise to facilitate implementation of positions more widely.
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Affiliation(s)
- Brenda Happell
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, Hunter Institute of Medical Research, Priority Centre for Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.,University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, ENGAGE: Interdisciplinary Clinical Mental health Research Network, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.,ACT Mental Health Consumer Network, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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Peter K, Hegarty J, R DK, O Donovan A. 'They don't actually join the dots': An exploration of organizational change in Irish opiate community treatment services. J Subst Abuse Treat 2021; 135:108557. [PMID: 34272130 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND People who use community-based drug treatment services spend a considerable amount of their time in treatment in direct contact with frontline staff. These staff are also fundamental to supporting the implementation of change to meet service user needs. Yet, very little is known about staff perspectives on the process and internal dynamics of drug treatment services, their views about what makes services work effectively, and how services can more effectively adopt to changes in practice. AIM AND METHOD Conducted across Irish community opiate prescribing services and drawing on data from 12 in-depth qualitative interviews with frontline staff. This paper examines the narratives of staff about the factors which influence the dynamics and process of treatment services, particularly in relation to the implantation of change. FINDINGS Change itself was described both in respect of how a service responded to immediate service user needs or supported planned change. Little distinction was made in respect of service attributes which facilitated a response in either context. Overwhelmingly, staff contextualised current service effectiveness, historical change, and desired change in how effectively their services met service user needs, which was also viewed as a significant motivation for change. Differences in operational standards across services in terms of practices, policy implementation, job roles, divisions between professional groups, and recruitment and retention of staff inhibited change adoption. Factors which were identified in terms of inhibiting or facilitating planned change were consistent with the wider literature on change implementation but provided unique insights in the context of substance misuse services. CONCLUSIONS A range of interdependent factors which influence an 'eco-system' of service delivery were identified. Effective policy implementation in Ireland remains aspirational, but findings reported in this paper have important implications for future planning and design of services for people who use drugs, and provide a good basis for further investigation.
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- Kelly Peter
- College of Medicine and Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, T12 AK54, Ireland.
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- College of Medicine and Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, T12 AK54, Ireland
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, 4 Windsor Walk, Denmark Hill, London SE58BB, United Kingdom
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- College of Medicine and Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, T12 AK54, Ireland
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