Recovery-based Training in Mental Health: Effects on Staff Knowledge and Attitudes to Recovery

Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2017 Nov;38(11):886-895. doi: 10.1080/01612840.2017.1346014. Epub 2017 Jul 26.

Abstract

This longitudinal study describes the effects of recovery-based training on staff knowledge and attitudes to recovery. Mental health staff (n = 101) completed the study questionnaire (the Recovery Knowledge Inventory (RKI-20) and Recovery Attitudes' Questionnaire (RAQ-16)) before training and after six months. On the RKI, significant changes between pre- and post-training scores (p < 0.01) were found. On the RAQ, the scores showed significant changes in Factors 1 (p < 0.001) and 2 (p < 0.009). The results indicate a significant difference in confidence using a recovery model of care following training suggesting that recovery-based training positively affects staff knowledge and attitudes to recovery overall.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Female
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Humans
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Male
  • Mental Disorders / psychology*
  • Mental Disorders / therapy*
  • Mental Health / education*
  • Middle Aged
  • Recovery of Function*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Young Adult