A Pilot Randomized Control Trial of Autovideography Intervention to Enhance Recovery for People with Severe Mental Illness

The promotion of a recovery-oriented approach to mental health service delivery is a new standard of care that requires a shift in practice not only by providers but also by the clients they serve. This article will report on the results of a pilot randomized control trial of an innovative intervent...

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Published in:Best practices in mental health 2016-03, Vol.12 (1), p.1-13
Main Authors: Solomon, Phyllis, Decesaris, Marisa, Petros, Ryan, Linz, Sheila J., Hanrahan, Nancy P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Autovideography
Care and treatment
Diagnosis
Health aspects
Mental disorders
Mental health services
Mentally ill persons
Participatory Action Research
Recovery
Severe Mental Illness
Video
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Summary:The promotion of a recovery-oriented approach to mental health service delivery is a new standard of care that requires a shift in practice not only by providers but also by the clients they serve. This article will report on the results of a pilot randomized control trial of an innovative intervention, autovideography, which aims to enhance personal recovery for consumers with severe mental illnesses. Although the scores on the post-test Recovery Assessment Scale were not statistically significant for the intervention group compared to the control group, the change score was positive for the intervention group. These results are encouraging given the small sample size and limited engagement in participatory action by participants. Suggestions for modifying the intervention and changes in future research will be discussed.
ISSN:1553-555X
2329-5384