Using photovoice to understand and improve healthy lifestyles of people diagnosed with serious mental illness

Edmondson, Amanda J.; Borthwick, Rachel; Hughes, Elizabetht; Lucock, Mike

doi:10.1111/jpm.12863

Using photovoice to understand and improve healthy lifestyles of people diagnosed with serious mental illness

Edmondson, Amanda J.; Borthwick, Rachel; Hughes, Elizabetht; Lucock, Mike

Authors

Amanda J. Edmondson

Rachel Borthwick

Elizabetht Hughes

Mike Lucock

Abstract

Introduction: People diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI) live 10-20 years less than the general population, due in part to co-existing physical illness linked to lifestyle factors. To inform individualised care plans to promote healthy lifestyles, it is important to understand the views of people diagnosed with SMI. To truly understand their lived experience, research methods should allow participants to set the agenda for discussion, enhancing engagement and empowerment in the research process.
Aim: To use a participatory research approach to capture what healthy lifestyle means to people who are diagnosed with SMI.
Method: Eight people diagnosed with SMI participated in six, weekly focus groups using Photovoice. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: The overarching theme was ‘mental health is the main priority’ and the other themes were barriers to a healthy lifestyle, represented as a vicious cycle, and three themes which
were facilitators - the importance of place, meaningful activities and the importance of others.
Discussion: The methodology allowed participants to choose images that reflected their lived experience. The themes describe the interaction of physical and mental health and practical
barriers and will inform the design of individualised care plans.
Implications for Practice: In co-designing care plans, mental health nurses should draw on peoples’ preferences and explore the barriers identified in this study.

Citation

Edmondson, A. J., Borthwick, R., Hughes, E., & Lucock, M. (2022). Using photovoice to understand and improve healthy lifestyles of people diagnosed with serious mental illness. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 29(5), 676-687. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.12863

Journal Article Type	Article
Acceptance Date	Jul 22, 2022
Online Publication Date	Jul 30, 2022
Publication Date	2022-10
Deposit Date	Jul 26, 2022
Publicly Available Date	Jul 31, 2023
Journal	Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Print ISSN	1351-0126
Publisher	Wiley
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	29
Issue	5
Pages	676-687
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.12863
Keywords	care planning, formulation, health research, mental health services, photovoice, qualitative
Public URL	http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2892265

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