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Patients and carers as teachers in psychiatric education: a literature review and discussion

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 November 2016

C. Miller ,
V. Pradeep ,
M. Mohamad ,
Z. Izmeth ,
M. T. P. Reynolds  and
G. Gulati
C. Miller*
Affiliation:
Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Oxford, UK
V. Pradeep
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Limerick, Limerick, Republic of Ireland
M. Mohamad
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Limerick, Limerick, Republic of Ireland University of Limerick, Limerick, Republic of Ireland
Z. Izmeth
Affiliation:
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
M. T. P. Reynolds
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Limerick, Limerick, Republic of Ireland University of Limerick, Limerick, Republic of Ireland
G. Gulati
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Limerick, Limerick, Republic of Ireland University College Cork, Cork, Republic of Ireland
*
*Address for correspondence: C. Miller, Core Psychiatry Trainee, The St Aubyns Centre, 2 Boxted Road, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5HG, UK. (Email: c.j.miller286@gmail.com)
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Abstract

Introduction

The direct involvement of patients and carers in psychiatric education is driven by policy in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The benefits of this involvement are well known, however, it is important to consider the ethical aspects. This paper suggests how further research could explore and potentially mitigate adverse outcomes.

Method

A literature search evaluating the role of patients and carer involvement in psychiatric education was undertaken to summarise existing evidence relating to the following: methods of involvement, evidence of usefulness, patient’s/carer’s views and learners’ views.

Results

The Medline search produced 231 articles of which 31 were included in the literature review based on the key themes addressed in the paper.

Discussion/conclusion

The available evidence is generally positive regarding the use of patients and carers in psychiatric education. However, available research is varied in approach and outcome with little information on the ethical consequences. More research is required to inform policies on teaching regarding potential adverse effects of service user involvement.

Keywords

Carereducationmental healthpatientpsychiatryservice userteaching
Type
Review Article
Information
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , Volume 37 , Issue 2 , June 2020 , pp. 126 - 133
Copyright
© College of Psychiatrists of Ireland 2016

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