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Perspectives of people with enduring mental ill health from a community-based qualitative study
- Authors:
- KAI Joe, CROSLAND Ann
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of General Practice, 51(470), September 2001, pp.730-736.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of General Practitioners
Explores experiences and perceptions of health care of people with enduring mental health problems. The study is a community-based qualitative study using theoretical sampling, in-depth interviews, and grounded methodology. Subjects participated in one-to-one interviews which were audiotaped. Results found the primary goal of the responders was to enhance, sustain and tackle control of their mental health problems. However, the settings in which their health care took place could affect responders' attempts to deal with social stigma. Illustrates the potential of health professionals to empower people with enduring mental ill health, by attending to the quality of communication and continuity of care they provide and to where this takes place. Also underlines the need to address the social stigma and exclusion faced by people with mental health problems.
New beginnings: towards patient and public involvement in primary health care
- Editors:
- GILLAM Stephen, BROOKS Fiona
- Publisher:
- Kings Fund
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 168p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Explores the issues related to public and patient involvement in primary care. Begins by describing the theoretical and policy contexts that are shaping user involvement currently; why user involvement is regarded as important; and its role in primary care at organisation level and in the individual consultation. Moves on to consider a range of case studies of involvement of different types of user, including women, members of ethnic minorities, older people and people with mental health problems. Concludes with an overview of the challenges remaining and suggestions for future development.