Unraveling complexity in changing mental health care towards person-centered care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental health care (MHC) needs to shift towards person-centered care to better meet people's individual needs. Open Dialogue (OD) is well-aligned with this perspective and brings it into practice. This study focuses on exploring the change process within a pilot project involving three MHC teams as they transition to a person-centered OD practice. Our aim is to identify and reflect on the challenges faced by MHC professionals in adopting person-centered care, and shedding light on the underlying complexity of these challenges. By gaining a better understanding of these obstacles, we hope to contribute to the adoption of the person-centered approach in MHC practice.

Methods

Our research employed a qualitative design, involving a total of 14 semi-structured intervie

SUBMITTER: Lorenz-Artz K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10536252 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature