Developing the allied health professionals workforce within mental health, learning disability and autism inpatient services: rapid review of learning from quality and safety incidents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Allied health professionals (AHPs) in inpatient mental health, learning disability and autism services work in cultures dominated by other professions who often poorly understand their roles. Furthermore, identified learning from safety incidents often lacks focus on AHPs and research is needed to understand how AHPs contribute to safe care in these services.

Methods

A rapid literature review was conducted on material published from February 2014 to February 2024, reporting safety incidents within adult inpatient mental health, learning disability and autism services in England, with identifiable learning for AHPs. 115 reports/publications were included, predominantly consisting of independent investigations by NHS England, prevent future deaths reports and Care Q

SUBMITTER: Wilson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12171516 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature