A qualitative exploration of the recovery experiences of consumers who had undertaken shared management, person-centred and self-directed services

International Journal of Mental Health Systems

Torbjorn Falkmer²  Sunila Peterson¹  Angus Buchanan¹ 

[1] School of Occupational Therapy & Social Work, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia;School of Occupational Therapy, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia

关键词: Self-direction;    Mental health reformation;    Grounded theory;   

Others  :  800874
DOI  :  10.1186/1752-4458-8-23

 received in 2013-12-12, accepted in 2014-05-27,  发布年份 2014

【 摘 要 】

Background

The mental health sector across states in Australia is moving to offering individualised funds and shared management, person-centred and self-directed (SPS) services. However, little is known about the recovery experiences of consumers with mental illness who had used a SPS service that was recently introduced in Western Australia. This study explored the recovery experiences of these consumers.

Methods

Data relating to sixteen consumers’ lived experiences were analysed using an abbreviated grounded theory approach. These data had been developed in the past by consumers, the Guides (staff) and an independent evaluator.

Results

Four over-arching categories, and related sub-categories, emerged. These suggested that consumers’ recovery experiences included them gaining: 1) a greater sense of empowerment; 2) expanded connections with the community, others and ‘the self’; 3) an enriched sense of ‘the self’; and 4) an enhanced quality of life.

Conclusions

Access to SPS services, including having access to individualised funds, high quality shared management and person-centred relationships with the Guides, and a chance to self-direct services enabled consumers to have control over all aspects of their recovery journey, facilitated change and growth, and improved their capacity to self-direct services. Most consumers encountered a number of positive recovery experiences at varied levels that enhanced their lived experiences.

【 授权许可】

   
2014 Buchanan et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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