A qualitative study of service user experiences of occupation in forensic mental health

Craik, Christine; Bryant, Wendy; Ryan, Andrew D.; Barclay, Samantha; Brooke, Nicole; Mason, Adele; Russell, Peter

doi:10.1111/j.1440-1630.2010.00857.x

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“…Mirroring the results from Craik et al (2010), the participants of this study valued opportunities to keep busy, yet struggled to maintain interest and commitment. In an occupational perspective of secure institutional practice, Farnworth and Munoz (2009) highlighted the view that the provision of activities is never enough by itself; the activities must be meaningful to sustain engagement, and to maintain and promote health.…”

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A Mixed Methods Study of the Re-Animation Approach Within a Forensic Mental Health Setting

Linstead

Brooks

2015

Occupational Therapy in Mental Health

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ABSTRACT.This mixed-methods study investigated the impact of the Re-Animation Approach, a creative occupational therapy, on the well-being and occupational performance of three male patients in a forensic mental health setting. Quantitative data were gathered through Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) and qualitative data using semi-structured interviews. GAS tscores demonstrated an over-achievement of expected outcomes in goals related to improving skills, well-being and time use. Issues emerging from thematic analysis of the interviews are consistent with the GAS results. The Re-Animation Approach had a positive impact on participants' health and well-being, addressed a range of occupational needs and can be graded.

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“…Additionally, the therapy room location of the animation workshop met the need to experience a different physical environment. Paradoxically, this also presented barriers to participation, as echoed in the wider literature, whereby daily disruptions to planned occupations compounded a sense of powerlessness and frustration (Craik et al, 2010).…”

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A Mixed Methods Study of the Re-Animation Approach Within a Forensic Mental Health Setting

Linstead

Brooks

2015

Occupational Therapy in Mental Health

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“…When people are involved in occupations, positive effects on their behavior, thoughts and emotions have been observed (Craik et al, 2010). For example, Roth (2008) reported that in Europe, occupation allowed offenders to work with objects that confronted and transformed them, such as wicker or bamboo, which can break but needs to be mastered (it must be able to bend without breaking).…”

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The Perspective of Young Prisoners on their Occupations

Falardeau

Morin

Bellemare

2014

Journal of Occupational Science

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“…However, only the study by Craik et al (2010) was carried out within a forensic setting. At present, there is limited qualitative research that addresses the barriers and enablers to work within a forensic setting from a service user's perspective.…”

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Exploring forensic mental health service users' views on work: an interpretative phenomenological analysis

McQueen

Turner

2012

The British Journal of Forensic Practice

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PurposeThis paper aims to capture the views of forensic mental health service users; focusing on how services promote the aspiration to work, the development of skills for work, and the vocational rehabilitation process. It seeks to provide insight into forensic mental health service users' views on the barriers and enablers to accessing work together with suggestions for enhancing practice, and implications for further research.Design/methodology/approachTen participants from a range of forensic mental health services throughout Scotland took part in semi‐structured interviews. Participants were involved in either paid work, voluntary work or work preparation. Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) allowed exploration of an individual's lived experiences and how they make sense of this.FindingsService users valued the opportunity to address vocational issues at the earliest opportunity in their rehabilitation. Work had an overwhelmingly positive impact on mental health. Analysis of interview transcripts revealed three master themes: “Normalising my life”: the positive impact of work; “Gradual steps”: facing barriers; and “Practical help and encouragement”: feeling supported. There is much to gain from good multidisciplinary rehabilitation within secure hospitals and the community, with work playing an important role in recovery and symptom control. Forensic services should focus on employment and the aspiration to work early, demonstrating awareness that attitude and the aspiration to work are a much more reliable indicator of success than diagnosis and mental health symptoms.Originality/valueFew qualitative studies have investigated service users' views of work within forensic mental health, yet such information can be crucial to enhance and improve service delivery.

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A qualitative study of service user experiences of occupation in forensic mental health

Abstract: Institutional barriers could be overcome with a dynamic balance between risk management and mental health promotion through occupation. This demands a sustained focus on occupation for everyone involved in providing care and treatment in these settings.

Cited by 41 publications

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A Mixed Methods Study of the Re-Animation Approach Within a Forensic Mental Health Setting

A Mixed Methods Study of the Re-Animation Approach Within a Forensic Mental Health Setting

The Perspective of Young Prisoners on their Occupations

Exploring forensic mental health service users' views on work: an interpretative phenomenological analysis

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