Involving users in delivering mental health services is effective

Involving users in the delivery and evaluation of mental health services is feasible. Simpson and House (p 1265) systematically reviewed the literature and found that users, even those with a history of severe mental illness, could take part in delivering and researching mental health services, with no negative effects. With the drive towards evidence based practice, more data relating to users' involvement are expected. Planners and providers of health care would benefit from more formal evaluation of users' involvement.


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Involving users in the delivery and evaluation of mental health services: systematic review
Emma L Simpson and Allan O House
BMJ 2002 325: 1265. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]




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