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ArticleSocial psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology2024

Consumers lived experiences and satisfaction with sub-acute mental health residential services.

S Waks, E Morrisroe, J Reece, E Fossey, L Brophy, J Fletcher

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Article in Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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S Waks *Discipline of Clinical Psychology, Graduate Schools of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Chippendale, NSW, Australia.

E Morrisroe *Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.

J ReeceDiscipline of Psychological Science, Australian College of Applied Professions, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.

E FosseyDepartment of Occupational Therapy, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Frankston, VIC, Australia.

L BrophyCentre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. L.Brophy@latrobe.edu.au.

J FletcherCentre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeSub-acute recovery-oriented facilities offer short-term residential support for people living with mental illness. They are generally highly regarded by consumers, with emerging evidence indicating that these services may support recovery. The aim of the current study was to explore the relationship between personal recovery and consumers' satisfaction with sub-acute residential services, and consumers' views about service features that aid recovery.

methodsConsumers at 19 adult Prevention and Recovery Care Services in Victoria, Australia, were invited to complete measures containing sociodemographic information and measures on personal recovery and wellbeing. After going home, participants were invited to complete measures on service satisfaction and experience.

resultsTotal and intrapersonal scores on the personal recovery measure increased significantly between Time 1 and Time 2, indicating marked improvement. Personal recovery and satisfaction measures were moderately to strongly correlated. Thematically analysed open-ended responses revealed themes of feeling connected, finding meaning and purpose, and self-empowerment as important aspects of these services, with some recommendations for improvements.

conclusionSub-acute residential mental health care may support individuals' personal recovery; consumer satisfaction indicates these services also offer an acceptable and supportive environment for the provision of recovery-oriented care. Further exploring consumers' experiences of sub-acute residential services is essential to understand their effectiveness, opportunities for improvement and intended impacts on personal recovery.

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Mental DisordersMental Health ServicesPatient SatisfactionAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPersonal SatisfactionResidential FacilitiesResidential TreatmentSurveys and QuestionnairesVictoriaConsumer experiencesEvaluationMental illnessRecovery-oriented practiceSub-acute residential mental health services

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PMID38456931

DOI10.1007/s00127-024-02631-3

PMCPMC11464632

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