Recovery-focused practice in mental health
Author(s)
LEESE Daniela, SMITHIES Lynda, GREEN Julie
Publisher(s):
Nursing Times
This article aims to identify service users and nurses perspectives on recovery -focused practice through themes in the literature. Seven studies and two reflective articles were selected for consideration. Three common themes emerged as essential nursing characteristics needed for recovery-focused practice: hope, person-centred care and consideration of service users' perspective. Recommendations on how practice could be improved are suggested from these themes. Key points include involving family members in care, involving service users in decisions, and spending time with service users to aid recovery. (Edited publisher abstract)