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THE MENTAL HEALTH EXPERT PATIENT: FINDINGS FROM A PILOT STUDY OF A GENERIC CHRONIC CONDITION SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.
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International Journal of Social Psychiatry . Jan2007, Vol. 53 Issue 1, p63-74. 12p. 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Background: Less than optimal outcomes and escalating costs for chronic conditions including mental illness have prompted calls for innovative approaches to chronic illness management. Aims: This study aimed to test the feasibility and utility of combining a generic, clinician administered and peer-led self-management group approach for people with serious mental illness. Method: General practitioners and mental health case managers used a patient-centred care model (the Flinders model) to assist 38 patients with serious mental illness to identify their self-management needs, and match these with interventions including Stanford peer-led, self-management groups and one-to-one peer support. Self-management and quality of life outcomes were measured and qualitative evaluation elicited feedback from all participants. Results: Collaborative care planning, combined with a problems and goals focused approach, resulted in improved self-management and mental functioning at 3 to 6 months follow-up. The Stanford self-management course was applicable and acceptable to patients with serious mental illnesses. Qualitative feedback was highly supportive of this approach. Conclusions: Generic, structured assessment and care planning approaches, resulting in self-management education targeted to the individual, improved self-management and quality of life. Patients and service providers reported considerable gains despite the challenges associated with introducing a generic model within the mental health and general practice sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00207640
- Volume :
- 53
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Social Psychiatry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24210969
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0020764007075010