Craik Christine, Bryant Wendy, Ryan Amanda, Barclay Samantha, Brooke Nicole, Mason Adele, Russell Peter
School of Health Sciences and Social Care, Brunel University, West London, UK.
Aust Occup Ther J. 2010 Oct;57(5):339-44. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2010.00857.x.
BACKGROUND/AIM: This qualitative study explored occupational engagement of those detained in forensic units. Legal and institutional restrictions on occupation have implications for their health and wellbeing.
Twenty-six current forensic mental health service users participated in five focus groups, which were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and subjected to constant comparative analysis.
The participants highlighted previous occupations, current occupations and hopes. Key aspects were control over decision-making, motivation and support, generating suggestions alongside positive experiences of occupational therapy.
Institutional barriers could be overcome with a dynamic balance between risk management and mental health promotion through occupation. This demands a sustained focus on occupation for everyone involved in providing care and treatment in these settings.
背景/目的：本定性研究探讨了被拘留在法医单位人员的职业参与情况。职业方面的法律和制度限制对他们的健康和福祉有影响。
26名目前正在接受法医心理健康服务的使用者参加了5个焦点小组，对讨论进行了录音、逐字转录，并进行了持续比较分析。
参与者强调了以前的职业、当前的职业和期望。关键方面包括对决策的控制、动力和支持，同时还提出了职业治疗的积极经验和建议。
通过职业活动在风险管理和促进心理健康之间实现动态平衡，可以克服制度障碍。这要求持续关注参与这些场所护理和治疗工作的每一个人的职业情况。
