Experiences from the implementation of a comprehensive development plan for user involvement in a mental health hospital: A qualitative case study

Marit B Rise, Marit Solbjør and Aslak Steinsbekk

International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 2014, vol. 60, issue 4, 387-395

Abstract: Background: Few studies have investigated user involvement initiatives in whole organizations. The aim was to explore the experiences of professionals and user representatives taking part in the implementation of a user involvement plan. Materials: A qualitative study in a mental health hospital included interviews and observational data. Discussion: Three different stories emerged. The first described the implementation as a success. The second described the implementation as a success, but after overcoming several obstacles. The third described that the development plan had limited impact. Conclusions: Close attention should be made to decision-making and resource allocation when implementing user involvement.

Keywords: User involvement; user participation; patient participation; mental health services; organizational change (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1177/0020764013491739

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