Citation

Fanner D, Urquhart C. Health Info. Libr. J. 2008; 25(4): 237-252.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Health Libraries Group, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1471-1842.2008.00821.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Aims and objectives:  UK health policy advocates a patient-centred approach to patient care. Library services could serve the rehabilitation needs of mental health service users through bibliotherapy (the use of written, audio, or e-learning materials to provide therapeutic support). Part 1 of a two part article describes a systematic review of the evidence for the effectiveness of bibliotherapy in mental health services.