Exploring service users’ experience of community meetings in a high secure service
| dc.contributor.author | Braham, Louise G. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Norburn, Mark | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-09-29T13:16:47Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2017-09-29T13:16:47Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2016 | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Mayes, D., Ramsden, S. V., Braham, L. G., Whitaker, Z. & Norburn, M. (2016). Exploring service users’ experience of community meetings in a high secure service. Mental Health Review Journal, 21 (3), pp.200-212. | |
| dc.identifier.other | 10.1108/MHRJ-09-2015-0024 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12904/11669 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore service users’ experience of community meetings (CMs) within a high secure setting. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative design was employed in which focus groups were used to capture service users’ experience of CMs. In all, 12 focus groups comprising a total of 27 participants were carried out using a semi-structured interview schedule. Data were analysed using thematic and saliency analysis, identifying themes which were pertinent to the research aims. Findings: Positive experiences reported by service users included a safe space to explore ward issues and develop skills, with some viewing the meeting as a therapeutic forum in which to facilitate personal growth. Research limitations/implications: There were a wide range of patient presentations and views. Furthermore, only 20 per cent of the patient population were included within this study. Practical implications: A number of recommendations have been identified that can have positive implications for patients (quality of life and recovery), staff (resolving conflicts and problem-solving) and the overall therapeutic milieu of the ward. Originality/value: There are no reviews looking at CMs within the last decade. This paper brings the understanding up to date to allow the development of this potentially positive tool. | |
| dc.description.uri | http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/abs/10.1108/MHRJ-09-2015-0024 | |
| dc.subject | High security facilities | |
| dc.subject | Interpersonal relations | |
| dc.subject | Communication | |
| dc.subject | Organisation and administration | |
| dc.subject | Patient participation | |
| dc.title | Exploring service users’ experience of community meetings in a high secure service | |
| dc.type | Article | |
| html.description.abstract | Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore service users’ experience of community meetings (CMs) within a high secure setting. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative design was employed in which focus groups were used to capture service users’ experience of CMs. In all, 12 focus groups comprising a total of 27 participants were carried out using a semi-structured interview schedule. Data were analysed using thematic and saliency analysis, identifying themes which were pertinent to the research aims. Findings: Positive experiences reported by service users included a safe space to explore ward issues and develop skills, with some viewing the meeting as a therapeutic forum in which to facilitate personal growth. Research limitations/implications: There were a wide range of patient presentations and views. Furthermore, only 20 per cent of the patient population were included within this study. Practical implications: A number of recommendations have been identified that can have positive implications for patients (quality of life and recovery), staff (resolving conflicts and problem-solving) and the overall therapeutic milieu of the ward. Originality/value: There are no reviews looking at CMs within the last decade. This paper brings the understanding up to date to allow the development of this potentially positive tool. |