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Learn from the Experts: The Impact of Patient Involvement on Students in Mental Health Education: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review
Michalski, Vanessa (2024) Learn from the Experts: The Impact of Patient Involvement on Students in Mental Health Education: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review.
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| Abstract: | The application of patient involvement in mental health education is growing, yet there remains a need for a comprehensive understanding of the impact on students. As a response, this mixed-methods literature review aims to explore how patient involvement benefits students’ knowledge, attitudes, and competencies. A mixed-methods design was employed to review qualitative and quantitative studies. The sources were derived from databases PubMed, PsycInfo, PubPsych, and Scopus. Data extraction followed the Joanna Briggs Institute integrated approach. Qualitative data was thematically analysed, while quantitative data was qualitised to a coherent synthesis. All studies were published between 2003 and 2020. Two qualitative and seven quantitative studies were selected, based on their eligibility and quality. Data derived from students’ points of view were assessed. Ten themes that map the positive impact on students were displayed in the final synthesis. In light of knowledge, the themes (1) comprehension of mental illness, (2) comprehension of clinical context, (3) humanity and holism derived. Considering attitude, the following themes emerged: (4) increased reflectiveness towards own profession, (5) openness towards patient, (6) questioning academic approaches, (7) negative attitudes. Considering competencies (8) enhanced reflective practices and (9) clinical skills were found. One overarching theme appeared: (10) Stigma. Findings highlighted that patient involvement is an effective intervention that improves students’ knowledge in several regards Attitudes of mental health students got less judgemental and increasingly positive. It also equipped students with numerous competencies, useful for later practice. Taken together, this review offers deep insights into the great potential of patients delivering nuanced expertise in mental health education, enhancing students’ preparedness for future mental health care. Keywords: patient involvement, mental health education, mixed-methods literature review, students, impact, knowledge, attitudes, competencies, stigma |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology MSc (66604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/101311 |
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