Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
Vol. 48 No. 7 July 2010
By Barbara A. Caldwell, PhD, APN-BC; Michael Sclafani, MS, MEd, RN; Margaret Swarbrick, PhD, OTR, CPRP; Karen Piren, MSN, RN, APN
ABSTRACT
This article provides an overview of the national actions by key groups on recovery from psychiatric disability and how a shift is needed to transform health care service delivery in mental health. Fundamental components of recovery are outlined, and examples are provided from the literature in nursing and related disciplines that reflect similar research and evidence-based practice interventions. It is recommended that professional nursing include consumers as active participants in the design of evidence-based practices in all settings.
AUTHORS
Dr. Caldwell is Professor, and Mr. Sclafani is Assistant Professor and Nurse Clinician, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Nursing, Newark, Dr. Swarbrick is Director, Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, Institute for Wellness and Recovery Initiatives, Freehold, and Assistant Professor, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Newark, and Ms. Piren is Chief Nursing Officer, New Jersey Division of Mental Health Services, Trenton, New Jersey.
The authors disclose that they have no significant financial interests in any product or class of products discussed directly or indirectly in this activity, including research support.
Address correspondence to Barbara A. Caldwell, PhD, APN-BC, Professor, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Nursing, 205 South Orange Avenue, Room C-1118, Newark, NJ 07101; e-mail: caldweba@umdnj.edu.
Received: May 6, 2007
Accepted: February 16, 2010
Posted: May 21, 2010
doi:10.3928/02793695-20100504-03
