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An Open Dialogue-informed approach to mental health service delivery: experiences of service users and support networks.
- Source :
- Journal of Mental Health; Aug2021, Vol. 30 Issue 4, p494-499, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Open Dialogue (OD) is a needs-based, service-user initiated approach to mental health service delivery that emphasises dialogue, and shared understanding between service users, and their support network. The aim of this study was to explore the lived experience of being part of an OD-informed mental health service in Ireland. Data were collected through semi-structured group interviews and analysed using thematic analysis. Three primary themes were identified across the data set namely: diversity across practice; unpacking the taken-for-granted and mental health as shared experiences. Participants experienced enhanced communication, improved relationships with mental health staff and developed shared understandings of mental health. This small-scale implementation demonstrates the received value for service users and their networks of an OD-informed approach within a traditional care pathway. As a relational and collaborative way of working, it requires a shift in clinical practice for mental health staff and service users that is experienced as a welcome change from treatment-as-usual (TAU). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- FAMILIES & psychology
PSYCHOTHERAPY patients
SOCIAL support
RESEARCH methodology
CONVALESCENCE
MEDICAL care
INTERVIEWING
MENTAL health
MEDICAL personnel
EXPERIENCE
PATIENTS' attitudes
PATIENTS' families
PSYCHOSOCIAL factors
COMMUNICATION
THEMATIC analysis
PATIENT-professional relations
GROUP process
MEDICAL needs assessment
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09638237
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Mental Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 151974511
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2020.1739238