RT Article
T1 Experiences of Consumer Recovery in a Forensic Step-Down Rehabilitation Unit
JF The journal of forensic psychiatry & psychology
VO 32
IS 2
SP 261
OP 280
A1 O’Connor, Joanne
A2 Proeve, Michael
A2 Roberts, Rachel
LA English
YR 2021
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1753319900
AB Forensic mental health settings are complex, influenced by legal, clinical and policy paradigms. Patients are generally subject to mandatory detention, psychiatric treatment and supervision. Social reform has resulted in implementation of the recovery paradigm in mental health services, which advocates least-restrictive practice, empowerment, hope and collaborative decision-making. However, there is tension between the recovery paradigm and risk management in forensic mental health settings. Eight forensic residents of a forensic step-down rehabilitation unit (FSDRU) were interviewed about their experiences in and attitudes towards the unit. Thematic analysis identified five main themes: two associated with the treatment context of Mental Health Recovery (Mental Health Management, Relationships) and three associated with the Forensic Setting (Court Influence, Resident Journeys and FSDRU). The FSDRU model was regarded as adaptive, supportive, well-considered and multi-faceted, owing to the FSDRU setting, risk management approach and fostering of positive peer and staff relationships. Resident perspectives indicated that the recovery model had been implemented effectively and was feasible for forensic residents, although many aspects were affected by the judicial system.
K1 mental health patient
K1 Recovery
K1 psychiatric rehabilitation
K1 Forensic rehabilitation
K1 Forensic Mental Health
DO 10.1080/14789949.2020.1858138