The ten commitments: a value base for mental health recovery.
Poppy Buchanan-Barker1, Philip J Barker
1Clan Unity International, Newport on Tay, Fife, Scotland.
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|September 23, 2006
Summary
The Tidal Model promotes a recovery attitude in mental health nursing. This approach is based on ten philosophical assumptions, known as the "Ten Commitments," guiding recovery-focused practice globally.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Nursing
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Background:
- The concept of recovery is central to modern mental health services.
- The Tidal Model has gained international adoption over the last five years.
- This model focuses on fostering a recovery attitude within nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the core principles of the Tidal Model.
- To emphasize the importance of the
- Ten Commitments
- in recovery-focused care.
Main Methods:
- Focus on the philosophical underpinnings of the Tidal Model.
- Analysis of the
- Ten Commitments
- as foundational to the model.
Main Results:
- The Tidal Model provides a structured framework for recovery-oriented care.
- The
- Ten Commitments
- are integral to implementing the model effectively.
Conclusions:
- The Tidal Model offers a robust approach to enhancing recovery attitudes in mental health nursing.
- Widespread international implementation signifies the model's relevance and potential impact on patient outcomes.
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