BMC Health Serv Res March 2016 PMID 26931580

Service user and caregiver involvement in mental health system strengthening in low- and middle-income countries: systematic review.

Maya Semrau, Heidi Lempp, Roxanne Keynejad, Sara Evans-Lacko, James Mugisha, Shoba Raja, Jagannath Lamichhane, Atalay Alem, Graham Thornicroft, Charlotte Hanlon

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Peak: 2 in Sep 2019
across 3 sources since Sep 2019

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Sep 2019 – Nov 2023

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a keen interest in participatory models and highlight the limited but growing body of evidence, exemplified by mentions of pilot studies in Ethiopia and literature reviews, with tone suggesting a recognition of the importance but also the need for more rigorous research to strengthen mental health systems.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the importance of involving service users and caregivers, showing general support for the article's premise.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions demonstrate high curiosity, especially with references to models and literature reviews, indicating strong engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts go beyond surface-level reactions, mentioning specific research approaches like participatory action research and Theory of Change models.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions highlight the significance of the review, they mainly emphasize the need for more research and practical applications rather than immediate policy change.

Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review investigates how involving mental health service users and caregivers can strengthen health systems in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), noting that such involvement is limited but has potential.
  • The research included a wide range of studies from various sources and found that, although some countries are engaging service users and caregivers, there is generally a lack of high-quality evidence and research on effective practices in this area.
  • Key findings suggest emerging efforts in policy development and advocacy, but overall, more rigorous research is needed to establish best practices for involving service users and caregivers in mental health system strengthening in LMICs.

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Grace Ryan
@gracekryan · X

Just twenty papers on service user & caregiver involvement over a decade of #globalmentalhealth research. Here's the @PROJECT_EMERALD review that we discussed in yesterday's panel on #Recovery in the Global South #RonR2019, for a little further reading. https://t.co/swQ5pM3Fgf https://t.co/oHoCyBTkpu

Sep 5, 2019 · 8 likes · 1 share · 2,344 followers View post →
Tarik Endale | ታሪክ እንዳለ
@Tarik_Endale · X

RT @gracekryan: Just twenty papers on service user & caregiver involvement over a decade of #globalmentalhealth research. Here's the @PROJ…

Sep 5, 2019 · 1 share · 4,986 followers View post →
NeuroPsychBMC
@NeuroPsychBMC · X

Developing a Theory of Change model of service user and caregiver involvement in mental health system strengthening in primary health care in rural Ethiopia https://t.co/XJ28ca4XRN

Jul 24, 2020 · 1,586 followers View post →
Andres Ursa
@AndresUrsania · X

Using participatory action research to pilot a model of service user and caregiver involvement in mental health system strengthening in Ethiopian primary healthcare: a case study https://t.co/GE1Dv2T1lp

Aug 17, 2022 · 99 followers View post →

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Andres Ursa
@AndresUrsania · X

Using participatory action research to pilot a model of service user and caregiver involvement in mental health system strengthening in Ethiopian primary healthcare: a case study https://t.co/GE1Dv2T1lp

Aug 17, 2022 · 99 followers View post →
NeuroPsychBMC
@NeuroPsychBMC · X

Developing a Theory of Change model of service user and caregiver involvement in mental health system strengthening in primary health care in rural Ethiopia https://t.co/XJ28ca4XRN

Jul 24, 2020 · 1,586 followers View post →
Tarik Endale | ታሪክ እንዳለ
@Tarik_Endale · X

RT @gracekryan: Just twenty papers on service user & caregiver involvement over a decade of #globalmentalhealth research. Here's the @PROJ…

Sep 5, 2019 · 1 share · 4,986 followers View post →
Grace Ryan
@gracekryan · X

Just twenty papers on service user & caregiver involvement over a decade of #globalmentalhealth research. Here's the @PROJECT_EMERALD review that we discussed in yesterday's panel on #Recovery in the Global South #RonR2019, for a little further reading. https://t.co/swQ5pM3Fgf https://t.co/oHoCyBTkpu

Sep 5, 2019 · 8 likes · 1 share · 2,344 followers View post →
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