Recovery Colleges and Co-production

Shepherd, Geoff; McGregor, Jane; Meddings, Sara; Roeg, Waldo

doi:10.1017/9781316339275.016

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“…in greater use of strength-based approaches (Sommer et al ., 2018) and more awareness of in-system stigma (McGregor et al ., 2016). Cost savings have been suggested (Slade et al ., 2017), including reduced hospital use (Bourne et al ., 2017) and staff sickness (Shepherd and McGregor, 2016).…”

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The impact of Recovery Colleges on mental health staff, services and society

Crowther

Taylor

Toney

et al. 2018

Epidemiol Psychiatr Sci

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AimsRecovery Colleges are opening internationally. The evaluation focus has been on outcomes for Recovery College students who use mental health services. However, benefits may also arise for: staff who attend or co-deliver courses; the mental health and social care service hosting the Recovery College; and wider society. A theory-based change model characterising how Recovery Colleges impact at these higher levels is needed for formal evaluation of their impact, and to inform future Recovery College development. The aim of this study was to develop a stratified theory identifying candidate mechanisms of action and outcomes (impact) for Recovery Colleges at staff, services and societal levels.MethodsInductive thematic analysis of 44 publications identified in a systematised review was supplemented by collaborative analysis involving a lived experience advisory panel to develop a preliminary theoretical framework. This was refined through semi-structured interviews with 33 Recovery College stakeholders (service user students, peer/non-peer trainers, managers, community partners, clinicians) in three sites in England.ResultsCandidate mechanisms of action and outcomes were identified at staff, services and societal levels. At the staff level, experiencing new relationships may change attitudes and associated professional practice. Identified outcomes for staff included: experiencing and valuing co-production; changed perceptions of service users; and increased passion and job motivation. At the services level, Recovery Colleges often develop somewhat separately from their host system, reducing the reach of the college into the host organisation but allowing development of an alternative culture giving experiential learning opportunities to staff around co-production and the role of a peer workforce. At the societal level, partnering with community-based agencies gave other members of the public opportunities for learning alongside people with mental health problems and enabled community agencies to work with people they might not have otherwise. Recovery Colleges also gave opportunities to beneficially impact on community attitudes.ConclusionsThis study is the first to characterise the mechanisms of action and impact of Recovery Colleges on mental health staff, mental health and social care services, and wider society. The findings suggest that a certain distance is needed in the relationship between the Recovery College and its host organisation if a genuine cultural alternative is to be created. Different strategies are needed depending on what level of impact is intended, and this study can inform decision-making about mechanisms to prioritise. Future research into Recovery Colleges should include contextual evaluation of these higher level impacts, and investigate effectiveness and harms.

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The impact of Recovery Colleges on mental health staff, services and society

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Taylor

Toney

et al. 2018

Epidemiol Psychiatr Sci

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“…Despite the benefits of relaxation techniques and psychoeducation groups for both staff and service users, there appears to be few interventions offered to both simultaneously. Established Recovery Colleges were established in the 1990's to offer both service users, health-care staff and carers the opportunity to attend courses to promote health and well-being (Sheppard et al, 2017). They also offer the opportunity for both staff and service users to co-produce and co-deliver psychoeducation sessions related to health and wellbeing.…”

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Outcomes of a co-produced and co-delivered relaxation course for service users and staff at a secure mental health service

Johnson

Elsegood

Browne

2022

JMHTEP

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Purpose This study aims to gauge the usefulness of a Recovery College relaxation course for both staff and service users within a secure mental health setting. Design/methodology/approach The course compromised of seven stand alone sessions, each teaching a different relaxation skill. Pre- and Post questionnaires were administered comprising of two closed and one open ended questions. Findings Participants (n = 49) reported an average decrease of 32% in pre- and post-session tension. Ninety-two percent of evaluative responses endorsed sessions as “worthwhile” and 92% endorsed the relaxation skills as “useful in the future”. Participants described the workshops as “enjoyable” and “relaxing”. Practical implications In the spirit of Recovery Colleges, the course offers the opportunity for individuals with lived experience to participate in the production and delivery of interventions. Improving both staff and service user well-being is cost-effective and may help to normalise and de-stigmatise difficulties with stress and anxiety. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this appears to be the first evaluation of a co-produced and co-delivered relaxation course for both staff and service users within inpatient mental health settings. This paper presents a preliminary evaluation of a novel intervention to improve staff and service user well-being.

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Recovery-Related Brief Interventions for Psychosis

Shepherd

2016

Brief Interventions for Psychosis

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Recovery Colleges and Co-production

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The impact of Recovery Colleges on mental health staff, services and society

The impact of Recovery Colleges on mental health staff, services and society

Outcomes of a co-produced and co-delivered relaxation course for service users and staff at a secure mental health service

Recovery-Related Brief Interventions for Psychosis

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