Geoffrey P Smith1, Theresa M Williams. 1. aWestern Australian Centre for Mental Health Policy Research, Graylands Hospital, Mount Claremont bSchool of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, University of Western Australia, Crawley cSchool of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review explores the concept of person-centred care, giving particular attention to its application in mental health and its relationship to recovery. It then outlines a framework for understanding the variety of approaches that have been used to operationalize person-centred care, focusing particularly on shared decision-making and self-directed care, two practices that have significant implications for mental health internationally. RECENT FINDINGS: Despite growing recognition of person-centred care as an essential component of recovery-orientated practice, the levels of uptake of shared decision-making and self-directed care in mental health remain low. The most significant barrier appears to be the challenge presented to service providers by one of the key principles of person-centred care, namely empowerment. SUMMARY: Shared decision-making and self-directed support, two practices based upon the principles of person-centred care, have the potential for being effective tools for recovery. Full engagement of clinicians is crucial for their successful uptake into practice. More research is needed to address both outcomes and implementation.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review explores the concept of person-centred care, giving particular attention to its application in mental health and its relationship to recovery. It then outlines a framework for understanding the variety of approaches that have been used to operationalize person-centred care, focusing particularly on shared decision-making and self-directed care, two practices that have significant implications for mental health internationally. RECENT FINDINGS: Despite growing recognition of person-centred care as an essential component of recovery-orientated practice, the levels of uptake of shared decision-making and self-directed care in mental health remain low. The most significant barrier appears to be the challenge presented to service providers by one of the key principles of person-centred care, namely empowerment. SUMMARY: Shared decision-making and self-directed support, two practices based upon the principles of person-centred care, have the potential for being effective tools for recovery. Full engagement of clinicians is crucial for their successful uptake into practice. More research is needed to address both outcomes and implementation.
Authors: Christine Henriksen Oedegaard; Ana Lorena Ruano; Anne Blindheim; Marius Veseth; Brynjulf Stige; Larry Davidson; Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv Engebretsen Journal: Int J Ment Health Syst Date: 2022-04-04
Authors: Elizabeth Kathleen Morton; Sarah K McKenzie; Amy Cooper; Susanna Every-Palmer; Gabrielle Lisa Simone Jenkin Journal: Front Psychiatry Date: 2022-09-23 Impact factor: 5.435