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Experience-based co-design in an adult psychological therapies service
- Authors:
- COOPER Kate, GILLMORE Chris, HOGG Lorna
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 25(1), 2016, pp.36-40.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: Experience-based co-design (EBCD) is a methodology for service improvement and development, which puts service-user voices at the heart of improving health services. Aims: The aim of this paper was to implement the EBCD methodology in a mental health setting, and to investigate the challenges which arise during this process. Method: In order to achieve this, a modified version of the EBCD methodology was undertaken, which involved listening to the experiences of the people who work in and use the mental health setting and sharing these experiences with the people who could effect change within the service, through collaborative work between service-users, staff and managers. Results: EBCD was implemented within the mental health setting and was well received by service-users, staff and stakeholders. A number of modifications were necessary in this setting, for example high levels of support available to participants. Conclusions: It was concluded that EBCD is a suitable methodology for service improvement in mental health settings. (Publisher abstract)
Breaking down barriers
- Authors:
- GALE Elizabeth, CREPAZ-KEAY David, FARMER Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, June 2004, pp.24-26.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Reports on findings from an international scoping review of programmes and interventions to combat stigma and discrimination commissioned by the National Institute for Mental Health in England (NIMHE) to inform its strategic approach to anti-stigma work. The evidence from the scoping review supports six key principles to inform appropriate programmes and interventions: user/carer involvement; multi-level approaches; behaviour change; clear messages; evaluation; and long term funding.
Writing the 'user chapter'
- Author:
- GROVE Bob
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 3(2), May 1999, pp.20-24.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Increasingly users of mental health services are asked to give up their time to represent the 'user perspective'. Whether this is an opportunity or an imposition is debatable - it can be daunting and at the same time exhilarating. Presents a users perspective of the experience and provides some guidelines for good practice.
The care programme approach: a patient perspective
- Author:
- McDERMOTT Gerry
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 25.2.98, 1998, pp.57-59.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Explores the attitudes and experiences of one group of patients on the care programme approach living in an outer London borough. The study found evidence to suggest the patients were unfamiliar with their treatment programmes and lacked knowledge regarding their care.
Developing a forum for users of mental health services: problems and progress
- Authors:
- McCULLOUGH Billy, HASSON Felicity
- Journal article citation:
- Issues in Social Work Education, 18(2), Autumn 1998, pp.103-108.
- Publisher:
- Association of Teachers in Social Work Education
Describes the early stages of a pilot user forum scheme which was designed to create a democratic power base for service users and which could effectively contribute to the development of mental health services through the principles of power sharing and partnership. Reports on the findings from the evaluation and draws conclusions relating to project design issues and research outcomes.
The impact of mental health user involvement
- Author:
- FERGUSON Iain
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 15(2), 1997, pp.26-30.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
Provides a critical evaluation of the impact of user involvement. Argues that user involvement suffers from a number of weaknesses and limitations and concludes by considering how these might be overcome.
A mental health centre: the user's view in its evaluation
- Author:
- BAILEY S.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Services Research, 3, 1987, pp.25-38.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
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Art and mental health recovery: evaluating the impact of a community-based participatory arts program through artist voices
- Author:
- BONE Tracey A.
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 54(8), 2018, p.1180–1188.
- Publisher:
- Springer
This study sought to evaluate the impact of participation in a 6-month community-based participatory arts programme on mental health recovery. Using a case study methodology, a total of nine recent graduates from one of five separate groups held during the study period (2012–2015) were interviewed. All but one of the nine participants reported positive personal, emotional, physical and/or mental health changes as a result of her or his participation in the programme. Voices of all participants are explored. Analysis of the interviews revealed four key themes: safe space to create, change in identity, biggest impact, and programme-related challenges. This study supports community-based arts programming as a positive experience for people living with mental illness. Employing staff and volunteers with lived experience of mental health problems enhanced the overall participant experience. (Edited publisher abstract)
Peer-to-peer mental health: a community evaluation case study
- Authors:
- FLEGG Mirika, GORDON-WALKER Maggie, SHONA Maguire
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health Training Education and Practice, 10(5), 2015, pp.282-293.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to report the findings of a third-sector community review into peer-to-peer best practices in mental health service provision in Sussex. This community initiative was funded by the Big Lottery to explore the benefits of the peer-led approach on individual and public health outcomes and identify avenues for partnership working. Design/methodology/approach: A total of 131 participants who had engaged with peer-to-peer services both as receivers and providers of support were invited to share knowledge and best-practice expertise via a survey, focus groups and a public consultation day. Findings: This case study review suggests peer-to-peer support services as an innovative approach to reducing suicide, self-harm, reliance on public health services (GPs, hospital stays, etc.) and engaging with drugs, alcohol and criminal activity. In addition to offering a holistic and social approach to mental health, it further identifies that engagement in peer-to-peer activities potentially provide long-term benefits by reducing the stigma associated with mental health conditions and treatment. This review highlights the importance of third-sector groups in providing peer-to-peer mental health support services. It recommends a network of Peer-to-Peer services to share best practices and improve partnership working. Originality/value: Conducted by and for people with personal or family experiences with mental health challenges, this review captures the often inaccessible ideas of a highly marginalised group. It communicates how they would prefer to work in partnership with academic institutions, public and statutory service to improve individual and community health outcomes. (Publisher abstract)
An evaluation of mental health service user involvement in the re-commissioning of day and vocational services
- Author:
- SAINSBURY CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 37p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This is a Sainsbury Centre evaluation report on the process of involving people who use services in the re-commissioning of their day and vocational services. This report provides insight into what worked during re-commissioning day and vocational services, and should help anyone wishing to embark on the re-commissioning of day and vocational services in their own area. The service users remit included: contributing to the design of the review; conducting research including interviews with other service users; contributing to decisions on service redesign in light of the review findings; having input into the development of service specifications for the new configuration; participating in selecting future providers through the tendering process. This report examines feature that worked well with the service users, and featured that did not work so well, and makes suggestions for future service user involvement, such as greater clarity of purpose, more attention to detail, more openness, and issues relating to conflict management and resolution.