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1Mental Health Rehabilitation Services, Manly, New South Wales, Australia.
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Mental Health Nursing
|September 1, 1996
Summary
Consumer empowerment in mental health services is increasing, giving individuals more control over their care. This shift towards shared decision-making fosters hope for active participation and improved quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Services
- Consumer Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Growing trend of consumer empowerment in mental health.
- Consumers are increasingly involved in their care decisions.
- Shared control is emerging as a key aspect of future mental healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the trend of consumer empowerment in mental health.
- To examine the impact of increased consumer input on mental health services.
- To understand the role of shared control in enhancing consumer lives.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of consumer involvement trends.
- Review of literature on shared decision-making in healthcare.
- Case study examples of empowered mental health consumers.
Main Results:
- Increased consumer input leads to greater involvement in service provision.
- Shared control models show promise for enhancing consumer autonomy.
- Empowered consumers are more likely to lead quality lifestyles.
Conclusions:
- Consumer empowerment is a significant and growing force in mental health.
- Shared control is vital for increasing consumer autonomy both in services and life.
- The journey towards empowerment benefits both consumers and healthcare providers.