nach oben

Community Mental Health Journal

Erschienen in:

01.12.2008 | Original Paper

Monitoring the Dissemination of Peer Support in the VA Healthcare System

verfasst von: Jessica A. Barber, Robert A. Rosenheck, Moe Armstrong, Sandra G. Resnick

Erschienen in: Community Mental Health Journal | Ausgabe 6/2008

Einloggen, um Zugang zu erhalten

Abstract

This study illustrates a monitoring system for peer support programs, focusing on Vet-to-Vet, a program for veterans with chronic psychiatric disorders. The sample consisted of 1,847 anonymous surveys from 38 veteran peer support programs. Program satisfaction and recovery orientation were positively associated with duration and frequency of participation in peer support. Program satisfaction was also associated with the Vet-to-Vet model and location at a VA medical center (vs. other model & location types). Payment for peer facilitators was positively associated with recovery orientation, spirituality, and engagement in meaningful activity. Additional research using experimental design methods is needed to determine the impact of peer support on mental health outcomes.

Burti, L., Amaddeo, F., Ambrosi, M., Bonetto, C., Christofalo, D., Ruggeri M., et al. (2005). Does additional care provided by a consumer self-help group improve psychiatric outcome? A study in an Italian community-based psychiatric service. Community Mental Health Journal, 41(6), 705–718.PubMedCrossRef

Campbell, S. M., Roland, M. O., & Buetow, S. A. (2000). Defining quality of care. Social Science & Medicine, 51, 1611–1625.CrossRef

Chinman, M. (2002). Service providers’ views of psychiatric mutual support groups. Journal of Community Psychology, 30(4), 349–366.CrossRef

Corrigan, P. W., Calabrese, J. D., Diwan, S. E., Keogh, C. B., Keck, L., & Mussey, C. (2002). Some recovery processes in mutual-help groups for persons with mental illness; I: Qualitative analysis of program materials and testimonies. Community Mental Health Journal, 38(4), 287.PubMedCrossRef

Corrigan, P. W., Slopen, N., Gracia, G., Phelan, S., Keogh, C. B., & Keck, L. (2005). Some recovery processes in mutual-help groups for persons with mental illness; II: Qualitative analysis of participant interviews. Community Mental Health Journal, 41(6), 721–735.PubMedCrossRef

Kurtz, L. F. (1997). Self-help and support groups: A handbook for practitioners. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Mead, S., Hilton, D., & Curtis, L. (2001). Peer support: A theoretical perspective. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 25(2), 134–141.PubMed

Min, S. Y., Whitecraft, J., Rothbard, A. B., & Salzer, M. S. (2007). Peer support for persons with co-occurring disorders and community tenure: A survival analysis. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 30(3), 207–213.PubMedCrossRef

Proceeds of the Mutual Learning: A VA Peer Support & Education Conference. (2005). Available online: http://www.veteranrecovery.org/announce/Suggested_Practices_from_Conference.htm.

Resnick, S. G., Armstrong, M., Sperrazza, M., Harkness, L., & Rosenheck, R. A. (2004a). A model of consumer–provider partnership: Vet-to-Vet. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 28(2), 185–187.PubMedCrossRef

Resnick, S. G., Fontana, A., Lehman, A. F., & Rosenheck, R. A. (2005). An empirical conceptualization of the recovery orientation. Schizophrenia Research, 75, 119–128.PubMedCrossRef

Resnick, S. G., & Rosenheck, R. A. (2006). Recovery and positive psychology: Parallel themes and potential synergies. Psychiatric Services, 57(1), 120–122.PubMedCrossRef

Resnick, S. G., Rosenheck, R. A., & Lehman, A. F. (2004b). An exploratory analysis of correlates of recovery. Psychiatric Services, 55(5), 540–547.PubMedCrossRef

Rosenheck, R. A., Wilson, N., & Meterko, M. (1997). Consumer satisfaction with inpatient mental health treatment: Influence of patient and hospital factors. Psychiatric Services, 48, 1553.PubMed

Scheid, T., & Greenley, J. R. (1997). Evaluations of organizational effectiveness in mental health programs. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 38, 403–426.PubMedCrossRef

Seligman, M. E. P., & Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2000). Positive psychology. American Psychologist, 55(1), 5–14.PubMedCrossRef

Sheldon, K. M., & King, L. (2001). Why positive psychology is necessary. American Psychologist, 56(3), 216–217.PubMedCrossRef

Shepherd, M. D., Schoenberg, M., Slavich, S., Wituk, S., Warren, M., & Meissen, G. (1999). Continuum of professional involvement in self-help groups. Journal of Community Psychology, 27(1), 39–53.CrossRef

Stewart, M. J. (1990). Professional interface with mutual-aid self-help groups: A review. Social Science & Medicine, 31(10), 1143–1158.CrossRef

Underwood, L. G., & Teresi, J. A. (2002). The daily spiritual experience scale: Development, theoretical description, reliability, exploratory factor analysis, and preliminary construct validity using health-related data. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 24(1), 22–33.PubMedCrossRef

Titel: Monitoring the Dissemination of Peer Support in the VA Healthcare System
verfasst von: Jessica A. Barber
Robert A. Rosenheck
Moe Armstrong
Sandra G. Resnick
Publikationsdatum: 01.12.2008
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Community Mental Health Journal / Ausgabe 6/2008
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-008-9146-7

Neu im Fachgebiet Psychiatrie

Demenzkranke durch Antipsychotika vielfach gefährdet

23.04.2024 Demenz Nachrichten

Wenn Demenzkranke aufgrund von Symptomen wie Agitation oder Aggressivität mit Antipsychotika behandelt werden, sind damit offenbar noch mehr Risiken verbunden als bislang angenommen.

Weniger postpartale Depressionen nach Esketamin-Einmalgabe

23.04.2024 Depression antepartal oder postpartal Nachrichten

Bislang gibt es kein Medikament zur Prävention von Wochenbettdepressionen. Das Injektionsanästhetikum Esketamin könnte womöglich diese Lücke füllen.

„Psychotherapie ist auch bei sehr alten Menschen hochwirksam!“

22.04.2024 DGIM 2024 Kongressbericht

Die Kombination aus Medikamenten und Psychotherapie gilt als effektivster Ansatz bei Depressionen. Das ist bei betagten Menschen nicht anders, trotz Besonderheiten.

Auf diese Krankheiten bei Geflüchteten sollten Sie vorbereitet sein

22.04.2024 DGIM 2024 Nachrichten

Um Menschen nach der Flucht aus einem Krisengebiet bestmöglich medizinisch betreuen zu können, ist es gut zu wissen, welche Erkrankungen im jeweiligen Herkunftsland häufig sind. Dabei hilft eine Internetseite der CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

Update Psychiatrie

Bestellen Sie unseren Fach-Newsletter und bleiben Sie gut informiert.

Newsletter bestellen

Springer Medizin

Abstract

Bitte loggen Sie sich ein, um Zugang zu diesem Inhalt zu erhalten

Weitere Artikel der Ausgabe 6/2008

Descriptive Study of Stigma Associated with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness Among the General Population of Madrid (Spain)

Techniques Used by Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Teams to Encourage Adherence: Patient and Staff Perceptions

Using Rasch Analysis to Validate the Revised PSQI to Assess Sleep Disorders in Taiwan’s Hi-tech Workers

Towards Structural Quality Indicators for Intensive Community-Based Care Programmes for Substance Abusers

How Do Clients Obtain Mental Health Information? Commentary on “Consumer Perspectives on Information and Other Inputs to Decision-Making: Implications for Evidence-Based Practice”