Improving Service User Involvement in Mental Health Nursing Education: Suggestions from Those with Lived Experience
Áine Horgan, Moira O. Donovan, Rory Doody, Eileen Savage, Claire Dorrity, Hazel O’Sullivan, John Goodwin, Sonya Greaney, Páll Biering, Einar Bjornsson, Julia Bocking, Líam MacGabhann, Siobhán Russell, Martha Griffin, Kornelis Jan van der Vaart, Jerry Allon, Arild Granerud, Elisabeth Hals, Jarmo Pulli, Annaliina Vatula, Heikki Ellilä, Mari Lahti, Brenda Happell
Abstract
= 50) from Australia and five European countries. The research was coproduced between Experts by Experience (service users) and mental health nurse academics. Data were analysed thematically. Findings reflected two broad themes: (1) improvements to content, including: further emphasis on developing emotional intelligence, understanding mental distress and broader context of care; (2) Improvements to service user involvement, including: support, format, and teaching and learning techniques. These findings provide direction for maximising the benefits of service user involvement and show the value of the expertise of service users.