... (HEARTS) study. Design/methodology/approach Through collective reflexivity, this manuscript underscores the inadequacy of current evaluation standards that focus primarily on quantifiable outputs. Findings The findings suggest that significant systemic challenges persist, including ageism...

... psychology lead. Both a practice-based and expert by experience-based approach were considered during the development of the group structure. The group also aligned with the Hearing Voices Network and the Trust’s values. A questionnaire was developed to evaluate the effectiveness of the group using six five...

... recovery colleges (RCs) to explore their perspectives on what an evaluation strategy for RCs could look like. Design/methodology/approach This study used a participatory action research approach and involved semistructured interviews with 29 people involved with RCs across Canada. Findings...

... research allows in-depth exploration of experiences which is valuable in informing the further development of PS. Originality/value – There are very few published reports of inpatient experiences of PS in inpatient settings. When it comes to patients’ evaluation of PS in inpatient settings...

...Theodore Stickley; Ada Hui; Gary Souter; Danielle Mills Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present an evaluation of a community-based arts programme for older people in Nottinghamshire. Design/methodology/approach – The evaluation was conducted using a combination of pre- and post...

...Jason Davies; Mark Hopkins; Mark Campisi; Richard G. Maggs Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe a not‐for‐profit (third sector) social care facility designed to provide tenancy and high‐relational support and report an initial multi‐method evaluation of service inputs (what staff...

...‐based participatory research Evaluation Bipolar disorder Self‐management Functioning Mental health services Social psychology In this third edition of Research watch, I look at just two papers. At first glance, they seem very different, but they represent two sides of the same coin, as I...

...Stephen Clift; Ian Morrison Purpose This paper aims to describe the development and evaluation of an innovative community singing initiative with mental health services users and supporters in East Kent, UK. Design/methodology/approach A network of seven singing groups was established between...