Forensic Service Users Perceptions of their Physical Healthcare
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Exploring ‘Long-Stay’ Male Service Users’ Perception of their Physical Healthcare in Forensic Mental Health Services
IRAS ID
249359
Contact name
Samantha McCullough
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of East London
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 2 days
Research summary
Forensic mental health hospitals provide care for individuals who have mental health needs and have either committed a crime or a potential risk of harm is assessed. Their focus is on the recovery and mental wellbeing of the service users. Service Users in forensic mental health hospitals are often restricted due to their mental health section and the potential risk. The restrictions, medication and other lifestyle factors could increase their risk of physical illness.
There is limited information focused on service users’ physical healthcare needs, what physical care is provided and their opportunities for a healthy lifestyle whilst in a forensic mental health hospital. The current research will ask service users about their experience of physical healthcare and wellbeing after entering a forensic mental health hospital. Service Users understanding of their physical wellbeing could influence change. There is no published research that has asked services users about their experiences of physical healthcare and wellbeing whilst being in a forensic mental health hospital. Themes within these interviews will be identified by the researcher and could inform future research, policies or procedures for forensic mental health hospitals to provide better physical healthcare for their service users. Better informed policy could have benefits for patients, forensic mental health services, the NHS and society.
REC name
London - Bloomsbury Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/LO/1752
Date of REC Opinion
22 Nov 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion