Lister, Ashley and Morris, Karen
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9272-4994
(2024)
Occupational therapists views on GAS-light as an outcome measure in community adult mental health.
Mental Health Review Journal
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Abstract
Purpose: The paper aims to gain understanding of perceived benefits and barriers to GAS-light as an occupational therapy outcome measure in community adult mental health. The study explored occupational therapists’ views on the client-centred nature of GAS-light and whether it is an applicable outcome measure for group intervention. It also aimed to understand how occupational therapists use of GAS-light informed their practice and the wider multidisciplinary team perspective.
Design/methodology/approach: The study used a phenomenological design. This comprising of a focus group of occupational therapists experienced in using the tool, followed by framework analysis. Focus group questions were derived from literature.
Findings: Three main themes were identified to reflect experiences relating to the GAS-light tool as an outcome measure; value in process, occupational narrative and language and expertise.
Practical implications: The paper is indicative of practical implications regarding the use of the GAS-light tool with community mental health clients and therapists, including the perceived value in the process, the language used by the therapist and level of expertise.
Originality/value: This paper fulfils an identified need to contribute towards an evidence base for occupational therapy and mental health.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Journal / Publication Title: | Mental Health Review Journal |
| Publisher: | Emerald |
| ISSN: | 2042-8758 |
| Departments: | Institute of Health > Urgent and Primary Care |
| Depositing User: | Anna Lupton |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Jul 2024 11:02 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Sep 2024 09:07 |
| URI: | https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/7784 |
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