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Acknowledging rural disadvantage in mental health: views of peer workers
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-21, 14:22 authored by Byrne, L, Happell, B, Kerry Reid-SearlKerry Reid-SearlPurpose:The aim of this article was to present views and opinions of people employed to work from their personal experience of significant mental health challenges (peer workers). The specific focus was on their capacity to contribute meaningfully to mental health service provision and in rural areas and associated barriers.
Design and Methods: Grounded Theory was the methodology utilized. In-depth interviews were conducted with peer workers throughout Australia.
Findings: Participants described significant barriers to the provision of quality mental health services in rural and regional locations. The two main areas identified were the following: transport and distance, and lack of mental health staff and services.
Conclusions: The identified barriers place limitations on the capacity of peer workers to maximize effectiveness in rural settings. Peer workers could potentially play an important role in overcoming shortages of staff and services and improving mental health service delivery.
History
Publication title
Perspectives in Psychiatric CareVolume
53Issue
4Pagination
259-265ISSN
1744-6163Department/School
School of NursingPublisher
Nursing PublicationsPlace of publication
Hillsdale, N. J.Rights statement
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