Abstract
This paper explores recovery-promoting care as experienced by persons with concomitant severe mental illness and substance
misuse. Sixteen in-depth interviews, based on an interview guide concerning their experiences of health, life situation and
care, were held with eight participants in an outpatient treatment programme. The analysis aimed to identify themes reflecting
the diversity and complexity of the phenomenon recovery-promoting care. Six themes emerged: “entirety”, “participation and reciprocal relations”, “stability”, “symptom control”, “mindfulness”,
and “dignity and autonomy”. The participants reported that care conveying experiences of meaningfulness and providing empowerment
increased their motivation and their capacity to take an active part in the recovery process. The findings of the study underscore
the importance of incorporating the patients’ perspectives on what promotes recovery when offering mental health services.
misuse. Sixteen in-depth interviews, based on an interview guide concerning their experiences of health, life situation and
care, were held with eight participants in an outpatient treatment programme. The analysis aimed to identify themes reflecting
the diversity and complexity of the phenomenon recovery-promoting care. Six themes emerged: “entirety”, “participation and reciprocal relations”, “stability”, “symptom control”, “mindfulness”,
and “dignity and autonomy”. The participants reported that care conveying experiences of meaningfulness and providing empowerment
increased their motivation and their capacity to take an active part in the recovery process. The findings of the study underscore
the importance of incorporating the patients’ perspectives on what promotes recovery when offering mental health services.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-10
- DOI 10.1007/s11469-011-9363-0
- Authors
- Gunilla Cruce, Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Psychiatry, Lund University, Skane University Hospital, Kioskgatan 19, 221 85 Lund, Sweden
- Agneta Öjehagen, Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Psychiatry, Lund University, Skane University Hospital, Kioskgatan 19, 221 85 Lund, Sweden
- Monica Nordström, Department of Social Work, Gothenburg University, Box 720, 40530 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Journal International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
- Online ISSN 1557-1882
- Print ISSN 1557-1874