Worsley, Joanne, Hassan, Shaima 
ORCID: 0000-0001-7840-3342, Nolan, Lisa and Corcoran, Rhiannon ORCID: 0000-0001-8900-9199
(2022)
'Space to hide': experiences of remote provision across child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH, 22 (1).
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Abstract
<h4>Background</h4>The global COVID-19 pandemic necessitated rapid adoption of remote provision across child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS). The study aimed to understand young people's, parents'/carers', and professionals' experiences of remote provision across CAMHS in one NHS Trust in the North West of England to inform future recovery practice so that remote sessions can continue where they have been well received but re-thought or replaced where they have not.<h4>Methods</h4>The study sample comprised three groups: (i) young people, (ii) parents/carers, and (iii) clinical staff. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were used to collect data. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.<h4>Results</h4>Three overarching themes were identified: 'Remote therapeutic experiences'; 'Spaces and places of therapy'; and 'Future of CAMHS'. Although remote appointments increased flexibility within the service, the quality of the relational experience was altered, typically for the worse. Clinicians felt less able to examine vital forms of non-verbal communication, which were considered instrumental in assessing and engaging people experiencing difficulties, leaving some questioning their professionalism. Although some young people suggested that remote provision increased comfort levels, others felt their place of comfort and safety was invaded.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Reduced travel time for both clinicians and families may increase capacity, enabling the service to meet the increased demand if clinical effectiveness can be preserved. In considering future models of provision, assessing clinical need, patient and family preference, and access to space and hardware are all critical when deciding which modality to use for the best outcomes for each individual.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Mental health, CAMHS, Remote provision, Accessibility, Flexibility, Therapeutic relationships, Non-verbal communication |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Population Health |
| Depositing User: | Symplectic Admin |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Dec 2022 10:51 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Jan 2023 19:41 |
| DOI: | 10.1186/s12913-022-08806-5 |
| Open Access URL: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08806-5 |
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| URI: | https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3166541 |
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