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Louise Byrne1, Brenda Happell2, Kerry Reid-Searl1
1a Central Queensland University , School of Nursing and Midwifery , Rockhampton , Australia.
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
|January 7, 2016
Summary
Lived experience practitioners face barriers implementing Recovery in Australian mental health services. Empowering them as Recovery experts is crucial for genuine mental health reform.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Reform
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Background:
- Government-mandated Recovery is central to mental health reform in Australia.
- Clinician education and understanding are significant barriers to Recovery implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of lived experience practitioners in implementing Recovery.
- To identify barriers and facilitators for Recovery-focused practice in Australian mental health.
Main Methods:
- Grounded theory methodology.
- In-depth interviews with 13 lived experience practitioners.
Main Results:
- Participants identified significant barriers: Recovery co-option, uptake, and denial.
- Lived experience practitioners face challenges in their roles.
Conclusions:
- Lived experience practitioners are essential for authentic Recovery implementation.
- Enabling practitioners as Recovery experts and leaders is vital for mental health reform.
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