Journal article
"Making It Happen": Supporting the Implementation of Positions for Experts by Experience in Mental Health Education
Issues in Mental Health Nursing, Vol.43(11), pp.1022-1029
11/2022
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Abstract
Significant changes to mental health policy have positioned consumers of mental health services as active participants in all aspects of service design and delivery, leading to the development and expansion of consumer workforce roles (Experts by Experience [EBE]). Negative attitudes of health professions pose a major limitation to the success of these positions. EBE involvement in mental health education has shown favourable outcomes, particularly enhancing more positive attitudes. Unfortunately, these positions remain limited in number and scope and have largely been supported by individual clinical academic champions (allies). This article presents findings from a qualitative study, involving individual interviews that explored the experiences and perceptions of allies who supported the implementation of academic positions for EBE. Data were analysed thematically. "Making it happen" was the overarching theme identified. It comprised the sub-themes: strategic or opportunistic?; developing an argument; using evidence; showing what EBE bring; getting buy-in and utilising existing relationships. The articulation of these processes provides a useful guide to other allies interested in supporting the implementation of these positions. The implementation of further positions will ultimately improve the attitudes of other health professionals towards Expert by Experience roles.
Details
- Title
- "Making It Happen": Supporting the Implementation of Positions for Experts by Experience in Mental Health Education
- Creators
- Brenda Happell - Southern Cross UniversitySarah Gordon - University of OtagoJulie Sharrock - University of Newcastle AustraliaTerri Warner - University of Newcastle AustraliaAine O'Donovan - University College Cork
- Publication Details
- Issues in Mental Health Nursing, Vol.43(11), pp.1022-1029
- Comment
- The authors extend their sincere thanks to the research participants. Thanks for devoting your time to share your experiences of working with EBE in mental health education.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc.
- Grant note
- No funding was received for this research
- Identifiers
- 991013042412602368
- Copyright
- © 2022 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article