Trialling of the Partnership in Coping System

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Mental Health
• Healthcare Systems

Background:

• The Partnership in Coping system is a novel approach to mental health nursing.
• Understanding the subjective experiences of nurses and service users is crucial for system evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the preliminary trial of the Partnership in Coping system.
• To explore the experiences of mental health nurses and service users within this system.

Main Methods:

• Action research methodology was employed in a community mental health setting.
• Data collection involved individual interviews and focus groups.
• Thematic content analysis was used for data analysis.

Main Results:

• Two primary dimensions emerged from the data analysis.
• A notable shift in responsibility from the service provider to the service user was identified.
• The roles of both the nurse and the service user became more authenticated and clarified.

Conclusions:

• The Partnership in Coping system facilitates a redefinition of roles and responsibilities in mental health care.
• This system shows potential for empowering service users and clarifying therapeutic relationships.