Citation

Patterson C, Moxham L, Taylor E, Sumskis S, Perlman D, Brighton R, Heffernan T, Keough E. Arch. Psychiatr. Nurs. 2016; 30(5): 563-567.

Affiliation

School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia. Electronic address: eck978@uowmail.edu.au.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.apnu.2016.04.002

PMID

27654238

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Given the importance of perceived control to mental health and recovery, research is needed to determine strategies to increase perceived control for people with a mental illness.

AIM: Investigate the implications of a therapeutic recreation program on the perceived control of people with a mental illness.

METHOD: Participants of an intervention group (n=27) and comparison group (n=18) completed the Perceived Control Across Domains Scale at three time intervals. Subscale and total scores were analysed.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Significant variation occurred in the perceived control areas of substance use, personal cognition and personal empowerment. IMPLICATIONS: A unique nurse led therapeutic recreation initiative, such as Recovery Camp, can improve and maintain facets of perceived control among people with mental illness.

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Language: en