Joanie Thériault1, Marie-Michèle Lord1, Catherine Briand1, Myra Piat1, Sara Meddings1. 1. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Québec at Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Thériault, Lord, Briand); Department of Psychiatry, Douglass Hospital Research Centre, McGill University, Montreal (Piat); Psychology and Psychological Therapies, Sussex Partnership National Health Service Foundation Trust, Hove, United Kingdom (Meddings).
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Since the first recovery college (RC) opened in England in 2009, many more have begun operating around the world. The body of knowledge regarding the effects of RCs is growing, suggesting their benefit to recovery, well-being, goal achievement, knowledge, self-management, social support, reduced stigma, and service use. The objective of this review was to establish the state of knowledge about RCs from current empirical literature and to document the methods used to evaluate them. METHODS: In consultation with an international expert panel, two independent evaluators performed a literature review with no date limits on publications in the Medline and Scopus electronic databases. RESULTS: A total of 460 articles were found, and 31 publications were retained. RC attendance was associated with high satisfaction among students, attainment of recovery goals, changes in service providers' practice, and reductions in service use and cost. CONCLUSIONS: To our knowledge, this is the first literature review of peer-reviewed publications about original studies evaluating the impacts of RCs, including studies pertaining to students, health service providers' practices, education and management practitioners, and citizens. Quantitative studies with a high level of evidence were underrepresented and should be considered as a future evaluation design. Furthermore, outcomes such as empowerment and reduced stigma should be assessed with standardized tools. The impact of RCs on attendees, family, friends, and caregivers and on the everyday practice of health service providers who attend RCs for continuing education or as tutors should also be assessed.
OBJECTIVE: Since the first recovery college (RC) opened in England in 2009, many more have begun operating around the world. The body of knowledge regarding the effects of RCs is growing, suggesting their benefit to recovery, well-being, goal achievement, knowledge, self-management, social support, reduced stigma, and service use. The objective of this review was to establish the state of knowledge about RCs from current empirical literature and to document the methods used to evaluate them. METHODS: In consultation with an international expert panel, two independent evaluators performed a literature review with no date limits on publications in the Medline and Scopus electronic databases. RESULTS: A total of 460 articles were found, and 31 publications were retained. RC attendance was associated with high satisfaction among students, attainment of recovery goals, changes in service providers' practice, and reductions in service use and cost. CONCLUSIONS: To our knowledge, this is the first literature review of peer-reviewed publications about original studies evaluating the impacts of RCs, including studies pertaining to students, health service providers' practices, education and management practitioners, and citizens. Quantitative studies with a high level of evidence were underrepresented and should be considered as a future evaluation design. Furthermore, outcomes such as empowerment and reduced stigma should be assessed with standardized tools. The impact of RCs on attendees, family, friends, and caregivers and on the everyday practice of health service providers who attend RCs for continuing education or as tutors should also be assessed.
Keywords:
Community mental health centers; Recovery
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