Journal article
Acknowledging Rural Disadvantage in Mental Health: Views of Peer Workers
Perspectives in psychiatric care, Vol.53(4), pp.259-265
01/10/2017
PMID: 27277395
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Abstract
The aim of this article was to present views and opinions of people employed to work from their personal experience of significant mental health challenges (peer workers). The specific focus was on their capacity to contribute meaningfully to mental health service provision and in rural areas and associated barriers.
DESIGN AND METHODSGrounded Theory was the methodology utilized. In-depth interviews were conducted with peer workers throughout Australia.
FINDINGSParticipants described significant barriers to the provision of quality mental health services in rural and regional locations. The two main areas identified were the following: transport and distance, and lack of mental health staff and services.
CONCLUSIONSThe identified barriers place limitations on the capacity of peer workers to maximize effectiveness in rural settings. Peer workers could potentially play an important role in overcoming shortages of staff and services and improving mental health service delivery.
Details
- Title
- Acknowledging Rural Disadvantage in Mental Health: Views of Peer Workers
- Creators
- Louise Byrne - Central Queensland UniversityBrenda Happell - University of CanberraKerry Reid-Searl - Central Queensland University
- Publication Details
- Perspectives in psychiatric care, Vol.53(4), pp.259-265
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Number of pages
- 7
- Grant note
- Nursing and Midwifery Office Queensland
- Identifiers
- 991013035780202368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article