Psychiatric Bulletin (2007) 31: 55-60. doi: 10.1192/pb.bp.105.008532
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Researching recovery from psychosis: a user-led project

Liz Pitt, User Researcher

Psychology Services, Bolton Salford and Trafford Mental Health Trust, Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3BL, email: liz.pitt{at}bstmht.nhs.uk

Martina Kilbride, Used Researcher

Psychology Services, Bolton Salford and Trafford Mental Health Trust

Sarah Nothard, Research Clinical Psychologist

Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust

Mary Welford, Clinical Psychologist

Psychology Services, Bolton Salford and Trafford Mental Health Trust

Anthony P. Morrison, Professor of Clinical Psychology

School of Psychological Sciences, University of Manchester

Declaration of interest

None.

AIMS AND METHOD

Involvement of service users in the research process and examination of recovery from psychosis are two topics that have generated recent interest within the research community. This user-led study examines the subjective experience of recovery in people with experience of psychosis. Seven interviews were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis and several themes emerged from the data.

RESULTS

Recovery from psychosis was found to be a complex and idiosyncratic process, which often involved rebuilding life, rebuilding self and hope for a better future (each of these themes consisted of sub-themes).

CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS

The importance of continuity of care, the need for greater choice in approaches aimed at alleviating distress, access to stories of recovery and encouragement, and the importance of more individualised recovery care plans are among factors highlighted.




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