Journal article
Improving Service User Involvement in Mental Health Nursing Education: Suggestions from Those with Lived Experience
Issues in mental health nursing, Vol.42(2), pp.119-127
01/02/2021
PMID: 32717160
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Abstract
Service user involvement in mental health nursing education is increasing and a developing evidence base is demonstrating more positive attitudes towards people labelled with a mental illness. To date, most research on this approach has focussed on the perspectives of nursing students, with very limited research drawing on the expertise and opinions of service users. The aim of this study was to explore potential improvements in mental health nursing education, and ways service user involvement can be enhanced as defined by service users themselves. An international qualitative research project was undertaken involving focus groups with service users (n = 50) from Australia and five European countries. The research was coproduced between Experts by Experience (service users) and mental health nurse academics. Data were analysed thematically. Findings reflected two broad themes: (1) improvements to content, including: further emphasis on developing emotional intelligence, understanding mental distress and broader context of care; (2) Improvements to service user involvement, including: support, format, and teaching and learning techniques. These findings provide direction for maximising the benefits of service user involvement and show the value of the expertise of service users.
Details
- Title
- Improving Service User Involvement in Mental Health Nursing Education: Suggestions from Those with Lived Experience
- Creators
- Aine Horgan - University College CorkMoira O. Donovan - University College CorkRory Doody - University College CorkEileen Savage - University College CorkClaire Dorrity - University College CorkHazel O'Sullivan - University College CorkJohn Goodwin - University College CorkSonya Greaney - University College CorkPall Biering - University of IcelandEinar Bjornsson - University of IcelandJulia Bocking - Australian National UniversityLiam MacGabhann - Dublin City UniversitySiobhan Russell - Dublin City UniversityMartha Griffin - Dublin City UniversityKornelis Jan van der Vaart - University of Applied Sciences UtrechtJerry Allon - University of Applied Sciences UtrechtArild Granerud - Inland Norway University of Applied SciencesElisabeth Hals - Inland Norway University of Applied SciencesJarmo Pulli - Turku University of Applied SciencesAnnaliina Vatula - Turku University of Applied SciencesHeikki Ellilä - Turku University of Applied SciencesMari Lahti - Turku University of Applied SciencesBrenda Happell - University of Newcastle Australia
- Publication Details
- Issues in mental health nursing, Vol.42(2), pp.119-127
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Identifiers
- 991013036383002368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article