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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

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Therapists talk about the engagement process.

Marlys Staudt¹, Gayle Lodato, Christy R Hickman

¹College of Social Work, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA. mstaudt@utk.edu

Community Mental Health Journal

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Mental health therapists define treatment engagement as a complex process, not just the therapeutic relationship. Understanding barriers and organizational factors is key to improving patient engagement in mental healthcare.

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Area of Science:

Mental Health
Psychology
Healthcare Management

Background:

The terms 'engagement' and 'treatment engagement' are prevalent in mental health literature.
Operationalization of engagement varies significantly across studies, hindering consistent research and practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore community mental health therapists' definitions of engagement.
To identify barriers therapists encounter in fostering engagement.
To understand strategies used by therapists to enhance patient engagement.

Main Methods:

Six focus groups were conducted.
Participants included 41 community mental health therapists.
Qualitative data on engagement definitions, barriers, and strategies were collected.

Main Results:

Therapists' definitions of engagement share similarities with the concept of the helping alliance.
Engagement is perceived as a multifaceted process extending beyond the therapeutic relationship.
Agency policies and practices were identified as significant factors influencing engagement.

Conclusions:

A comprehensive understanding of engagement requires considering both clinical and organizational factors.
Further research is needed to investigate the impact of these factors on treatment engagement.
Suggestions are proposed to advance the study and practice of mental health engagement.