Pathfinders: Consumer participation research

CLASSIC CONSUMER RESEARCH:

PATHFINDERS:

Consumer Participation in mental health and other services: Evidence based strategies for the ways ahead.

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http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/files/OCP/Pathfinders.pdf

An essential research report from Allan Pinches, Consumer Consultant for Mental Health, for anyone with a vital interest in consumer participation in mental health and other services:

• Achievements of mental health consumer participation: including 18 key result areas.
• Factors which have promoted the success of the many local Victorian projects.  
• Barriers and constraints -- identifying key problems such as: resourcing issues, systemic barriers, impacts of service cultures and environments, personal strains on Consumer Consultants in often difficult and demanding roles, and expressed needs for better resourcing and enhanced support systems.  
• Practical problem solving examples.  
• More than 55 suggested action strategies for a major strengthening of consumer participation projects.  
• Case studies on several outstanding and innovative consumer participation projects.
• Rich contextual quotes highlighting major themes from Consumer Consultants in interviews and workshops, and some observations from service providers. http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/files/OCP/Pathfinders.pdf

Email: allan.pinches@bigpond.com.au

            allan.pinches@yahoo.com