TY - BOOK
T1 - Collaboration in care with family carers of patients admitted to the Jamie Larcombe Centre
AU - Lawn, Sharon
AU - Waddell, Elaine
AU - McMahon, Janne
AU - Cowain, Taryn
PY - 2019
Y1 - 2019
N2 - Family carers have a unique and valuable role in mental health recovery, given that recovery occurs in the person’s daily life and relationships. Carers are key sources of knowledge and information about the person’s symptoms, physical and social needs; they know the person both well and unwell, they are able to identify early signs of relapse and are the primary source of ongoing support. However, carers also have their own needs for support which, if not addressed, can undermine their capacity to care and enable recovery. The importance and benefits of partnerships between mental health service providers, consumers and family and friends in a caring role are embedded in mental health legislation and policies. However, there remains a significant gap in practice in involving family carers effectively in the care process in mental health services.
AB - Family carers have a unique and valuable role in mental health recovery, given that recovery occurs in the person’s daily life and relationships. Carers are key sources of knowledge and information about the person’s symptoms, physical and social needs; they know the person both well and unwell, they are able to identify early signs of relapse and are the primary source of ongoing support. However, carers also have their own needs for support which, if not addressed, can undermine their capacity to care and enable recovery. The importance and benefits of partnerships between mental health service providers, consumers and family and friends in a caring role are embedded in mental health legislation and policies. However, there remains a significant gap in practice in involving family carers effectively in the care process in mental health services.
KW - family carers
KW - Mental Illness
KW - Partnership Standards
KW - Clinical staff
UR - https://www.livedexperienceaustralia.com.au/research
M3 - Commissioned report
BT - Collaboration in care with family carers of patients admitted to the Jamie Larcombe Centre
PB - Flinders Human Behaviour and Health Research Unit
CY - Bedford Park, SA
ER -