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Engagement strategies in an assertive outreach context: a mixed-methods systematic review
Ellen Berghmans1,2, Nicole Vliegen1, Marianne Destoop2,3
1Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Journal of Mental Health (Abingdon, England)
|August 19, 2024
Summary
Assertive outreach (AO) effectively engages vulnerable patients with serious mental illness. The professional-patient relationship and core AO principles are crucial for successful engagement and improved clinical care.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Assertive outreach (AO) is a structured method for engaging high-risk individuals with severe mental illness.
- Patient engagement is vital for effective treatment in mental healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze engagement strategies within the AO model.
- To identify effective AO components and change mechanisms.
- To enhance understanding of patient engagement in AO.
Main Methods:
- Systematic mixed-methods review (2006-2022).
- Methodological quality assessment using JBI scales.
- Thematic synthesis via meta-aggregation, adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
Main Results:
- Eighteen articles met inclusion criteria, categorized into three themes: engagement definitions, AO principles in engagement, and enhancing strategies.
- The professional-patient relationship is paramount for engagement.
- Four core AO principles significantly promote engagement.
Conclusions:
- Despite varied engagement definitions, the AO professional-patient relationship is key.
- Core AO principles and additional strategies are crucial for successful engagement.
- Recommendations provided for future research and clinical implementation of AO.
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