Quality of life of people with mental health problems: a synthesis of qualitative research
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Purpose</p> <p>To identify the domains of quality of life important to people with mental health problems.</p> <p>Method</p> <p>A systematic review of qualitative research undertaken with people with mental health problems usin...
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| author | Connell Janice Brazier John O’Cathain Alicia Lloyd-Jones Myfanwy Paisley Suzy |
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| description | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Purpose</p> <p>To identify the domains of quality of life important to people with mental health problems.</p> <p>Method</p> <p>A systematic review of qualitative research undertaken with people with mental health problems using a framework synthesis.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>We identified six domains: well-being and ill-being; control, autonomy and choice; self-perception; belonging; activity; and hope and hopelessness. Firstly, symptoms or ‘ill-being’ were an intrinsic aspect of quality of life for people with severe mental health problems. Additionally, a good quality of life was characterised by the feeling of being in control (particularly of distressing symptoms), autonomy and choice; a positive self-image; a sense of belonging; engagement in meaningful and enjoyable activities; and feelings of hope and optimism. Conversely, a poor quality life, often experienced by those with severe mental health difficulties, was characterized by feelings of distress; lack of control, choice and autonomy; low self-esteem and confidence; a sense of not being part of society; diminished activity; and a sense of hopelessness and demoralization.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>Generic measures fail to address the complexity of quality of life measurement and the broad range of domains important to people with mental health problems.</p> |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1518f44cfd2e43f39f682f81142f29a22022-12-21T23:13:03ZengBMCHealth and Quality of Life Outcomes1477-75252012-11-0110113810.1186/1477-7525-10-138Quality of life of people with mental health problems: a synthesis of qualitative researchConnell JaniceBrazier JohnO’Cathain AliciaLloyd-Jones MyfanwyPaisley Suzy<p>Abstract</p> <p>Purpose</p> <p>To identify the domains of quality of life important to people with mental health problems.</p> <p>Method</p> <p>A systematic review of qualitative research undertaken with people with mental health problems using a framework synthesis.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>We identified six domains: well-being and ill-being; control, autonomy and choice; self-perception; belonging; activity; and hope and hopelessness. Firstly, symptoms or ‘ill-being’ were an intrinsic aspect of quality of life for people with severe mental health problems. Additionally, a good quality of life was characterised by the feeling of being in control (particularly of distressing symptoms), autonomy and choice; a positive self-image; a sense of belonging; engagement in meaningful and enjoyable activities; and feelings of hope and optimism. Conversely, a poor quality life, often experienced by those with severe mental health difficulties, was characterized by feelings of distress; lack of control, choice and autonomy; low self-esteem and confidence; a sense of not being part of society; diminished activity; and a sense of hopelessness and demoralization.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>Generic measures fail to address the complexity of quality of life measurement and the broad range of domains important to people with mental health problems.</p>http://www.hqlo.com/content/10/1/138Quality of lifeMental healthWell-beingIll-beingFunctioningOutcomes |
| spellingShingle | Connell Janice Brazier John O’Cathain Alicia Lloyd-Jones Myfanwy Paisley Suzy Quality of life of people with mental health problems: a synthesis of qualitative research Health and Quality of Life Outcomes Quality of life Mental health Well-being Ill-being Functioning Outcomes |
| title | Quality of life of people with mental health problems: a synthesis of qualitative research |
| title_full | Quality of life of people with mental health problems: a synthesis of qualitative research |
| title_fullStr | Quality of life of people with mental health problems: a synthesis of qualitative research |
| title_full_unstemmed | Quality of life of people with mental health problems: a synthesis of qualitative research |
| title_short | Quality of life of people with mental health problems: a synthesis of qualitative research |
| title_sort | quality of life of people with mental health problems a synthesis of qualitative research |
| topic | Quality of life Mental health Well-being Ill-being Functioning Outcomes |
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