Examining the existing knowledge base for enablers of family recovery in mental health
A scoping review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13772884 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kerry Cuskelly (0000-0001-9563-9402, National University of Ireland, Maynooth, corresponding author), Michael John Norton (0000-0002-7420-9339, St Loman’s Hospital , Palmerstown , Dublin 20, D20 HK69), Gina Delaney (Mental Health Ireland , Marina House, 11-13 Clarence Street, Dun Laoghaire , Co. Dublin, A96 E289), Brendan Leen (0000-0002-1891-1318, HSE Library Evidence , CUH Healthcare Library, Cork University Hospital, Wilton , Cork, T12 DC4A) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The British Journal of Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0045-3102 • E-ISSN: 1468-263X |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1093/bjsw/bcaf282 |
| OpenAlex | W7118233593 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 39 |
This scoping review examines how enablers of family recovery are offered by mental health services. The review, guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines for Scoping Reviews guidelines and Arksey and O’Malley’s methodological framework, aims to identify and define family recovery enablers, explore their usage, describe their benefits and challenges, and identify gaps in evidence. A comprehensive search of key databases, Medline, CINAHL, and PsycInfo, along with grey literature sources, yielded twenty-seven relevant studies. The enablers identified were grouped into five overarching headings of peer support, professional interventions, models for practice, community services, and individual factors. Enablers were put in place by adopting frameworks, the use of support materials, relational interactions, and accessing appropriate services. This led to a better understanding within the family, improved relationships and communication, and increased emotional support. Benefits included advocacy, empowerment, self-efficacy, and personal recovery for family members. Challenges included service issues like accessibility and confidentiality, study-related limitations, and individual and social factors. This review highlights a diverse range of enablers and their potential impact on family recovery within mental health services
Grey literature · Knowledge base · Mental health · Mental health service · Service (business · Service provider · Systematic review · Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units · Family Caregiving in Mental Illness · Mental Health and Patient Involvement
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |