Factors that promote recovery from an acute episode of psychosis
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Factors that promote recovery: The views of patients experiencing psychosis on an acute psychiatric ward.
IRAS ID
205433
Contact name
Catherine Douglas
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Essex
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 29 days
Research summary
Research into the recovery needs of patients experiencing psychosis in inpatient settings is limited. Current research has suggested that the support that patients get from staff to help them feel safe and increase self-awareness is important in aiding recovery, along with facilitation of social interaction and acceptance (Heron et al. 2012; Koivisto, Janhonen & Vaisanen, 2004; Robertson & Lyons, 2003). The current study aims to develop an understanding of patient’s views regarding factors that promote recovery from an acute episode of psychosis in order to aid appropriate service provision and facilitate successful movement into the community. A quantitative design using Q-methodology will be employed in order to generate recovery styles and needs. Q-methodology involves a card sort task where participants are asked to sort factors from the most to the least important to them. Forty adult participants will be recruited from inpatient psychosis services across North East London Foundation Trust using a convenience sampling method. Data will be analysed using a Q-method software package to generate factors that correspond to groups of participant’s recovery needs. Results will be discussed in terms of patient’s needs and how these can be supported in inpatient settings. This research is being undertaken as part of a professional doctorate in clinical psychology.
REC name
East of England - Essex Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/EE/0140
Date of REC Opinion
25 May 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion