Qualitative Investigation of the Wellness Recovery Action Plan in a UK NHS Crisis Care Setting

The following article was published in the Journal Issues In Mental Health Nursing and can be reached via the following link.

Publisher weblink: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01612840.2017.1300840

Since studying at ScHaRR Michael has been promoted within the NHS, is working part time in research for The University of Birmingham, and is also working as a visiting lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University.

Abstract
Crisis theory suggests that in addition to presenting a threat to mental well-being, crises are also opportunities where successful interventions can lead to successful outcomes. UK mental health crisis teams aim to reduce hospital admission by treating people at home and by building resilience and supporting learning from crisis, yet data on repeat crisis episodes suggest this could be improved. This qualitative study sought to explore the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) as a means of supporting resilience-building and maximising the opportunity potential of crisis. The following themes emerged: The meaning of crisis; Engaging with the WRAP process; WRAP and self-management; and Changes and transformations. This research suggests that WRAP has potential in supporting recovery from crisis, revealing insights into the nature of crisis which can inform the further development of crisis services.


Author details
Michael Ashman, Lived Experience Development Worker, Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; former Master of Public Health student, The School of Health and Related Research, the University of Sheffield.

Vanessa Halliday, Senior Lecturer, The School of Health and Related Research, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield.

Joseph Cunnane, Consultant Psychiatrist, Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Citation
Ashman, M., Halliday, V., & Cunnane, J.G., (2017). Qualitative Investigation of the Wellness Recovery Action Plan in a UK NHS Crisis Care Setting. Issues In Mental Health Nursing. 2017, VOL. 38, NO. 7, 570–577.
doi: 10.1080/01612840.2017.1300840. Published online: 18 Jul 2017