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ArticlePloS one2018

A voice for the patients: Evaluation of the implementation of a strategic organizational committee for patient engagement in mental health.

Anna-Paulina Ewalds Mulliez, Marie-Pascale Pomey, Julie Bordeleau, Francine Desbiens, Jean-François Pelletier

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Article in PloS one, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers.

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15citing papers in PubMed
2.6field-weighted citation impact, top 9% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

15 citing papers in PubMed, 19 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Anna-Paulina Ewalds MulliezDepartment of Health Management, Evaluation and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-5973-5445
Marie-Pascale PomeyDepartment of Health Management, Evaluation and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Julie BordeleauInternational Program for Participatory Action Research on Civic Recovery, Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Francine DesbiensInstitut de recherche en santé publique de l'Université de Montréal, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Jean-François PelletierDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Montreal, Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Université de Montréal · CACentre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal · CAInstitut Universitaire en Santé Mentale de Québec · CAYale University · US

Funding

Canadian Institutes of Health Research 201311PHE-318871-PHE-CFCA-119899
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThere is a need for structure to achieve functional patient engagement within mental healthcare organizations, and for clarification on how to proceed on a strategic level. The aim of this paper is to shed light on the implementation of a strategic organizational structure for patient engagement in mental health by examining why and how to implement a structure, the organizational and environmental factors that facilitate or limit the process, and the perceived consequences of the implementation.

methodThis paper evaluates the implementation of a strategic committee for patient engagement in a mental healthcare organization in Montreal (Quebec, Canada). The research was designed as a qualitative single case study using a deductive approach by means of a conceptual framework. Data sources consisted in ten semi-structured interviews, three focus groups, and organizational documents.

resultsThe strategic committee for patient engagement was implemented as a means to formalize patient partner participation, following the introduction of a vision of full citizenship. Important aspects of its implementation included its composition and role, the elaboration of a framework for patient partner participation, and finally, ongoing application and evaluation of the framework. Several facilitating factors were identified, including executive management support, leadership, and a vision behind the participation. Limiting factors mainly consisted of resistance towards patient participation and the existence of stigma. Consequences included increased and improved patient engagement, as well as reduced stigma within the organization.

conclusionThis study shows that the implementation of a strategic organizational structure for patient engagement is comprehensive. It further shows the importance of a vision and an articulate leadership involving several actors. Further research is needed regarding the impact of this type of strategic structure on a clinical level.

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Advisory CommitteesMental HealthPatient ParticipationFocus GroupsHumansInterviews as TopicLeadershipOrganizational CultureProgram EvaluationQualitative ResearchQuebecSocial Stigma

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PMID30356239
PMCPMC6200221
OpenAlexW2898161839

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