TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - Part I: Dynamics of recovery: a meta-synthesis exploring the nature of mental health and substance abuse recovery
JO  - International journal of environmental research and public health
A1  - Klevan, Trude
A1  - Bank, Rose-Marie
A1  - Borg, Marit
A1  - Karlsson, Bengt
A1  - Krane, Vibeke
A1  - Ogundipe, Esther
A1  - Semb, Randi
A1  - Sommer, Mona
A1  - Sundet, Rolf
A1  - Sælør, Knut Tore
A1  - Tønnessen, Siw Heidi
A1  - Kim, Hesook Suzie
SP  - e7761
EP  - e7761
VL  - 18
IS  - 15
N2  - Recovery-oriented care has become a leading vision across countries. To develop services and communities in more recovery-oriented directions, enhanced understandings of recovery in terms of personal and social contexts are important prerequisites. The aim of this study is to explore the nature and characteristics of the experiences of recovery. The method used is a form of qualitative meta-synthesis that integrates the findings from multiple qualitative studies published by one research group. Twenty-eight empirical papers with a focus on recovery as personal and contextual experiences were included in this meta-synthesis. Five meta-themes were developed: (a) being normal, (b) respecting and accepting oneself, (c) being in control, (d) recovery as intentional, and (e) recovery as material and social. The themes describe how recovery encompasses dynamics between personal experiences and contextual dimensions. This meta-synthesis consolidated an understanding of recovery as dynamics of the self and others, and as dynamics of the self and material resources. This understanding of recovery suggests the need to work not only with the person, but also with families, networks, social systems, and local communities, thus developing mental health and substance abuse services in more collaborative, open-ended, and context-sensitive directions.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1661-7827
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18157761
ID  - ref1
ER  -