Jung, Katja, Lapwoch, Grace and Savarimuthu, Darren (2026) Recovery and social inclusion in mental healthcare: impact of student-led poster-based service reviews on practice. Mental Health Practice, 29 (6). ISSN 1465-8720

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Abstract

Background:

Recovery and social inclusion are fundamental principles in mental healthcare. Posters are considered a valuable means of sharing evidence gained through enquiry, but there is little evidence regarding the impact on practice of student-led poster-based reviews of mental health services in the UK.

Aim:

To explore mental health nurses’ awareness and experiences of poster-based service reviews about recovery and social inclusion undertaken in their services by trainee mental health workers enrolled on a postgraduate diploma at Middlesex University; to examine whether and how the posters’ recommendations had been implemented, the organisational and contextual barriers to their implementation, and their perceived impact on practice.

Method:

Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews with six mental health nurses from four services at one mental health trust, then analysed thematically.

Findings:

Five themes were identified: multidisciplinary team collaboration, social inclusion and links with community services, evidence-based practice, training and rewards, and time constraints. While the posters contained valuable recommendations, their dissemination and implementation were hindered by systemic barriers and limited resources.

Conclusion:

To have an impact on practice, the findings of poster-based service reviews must be disseminated, discussed with staff and integrated into staff training. Clinical-academic partnerships and organisational support are essential for embedding recovery and social inclusion in mental health practice.

Item Type:	Article
Identifier:	10.7748/mhp.2026.e1789
Keywords:	mental health service users ; patient outcomes ; person-centred care ; quality assurance ; recovery ; service evaluation ; service improvement
Subjects:	Education Medicine and health > Nursing > Mental health nursing Medicine and health > Mental health
Date Deposited:	12 Nov 2026
Dates:	Date Publication status 17 December 2025 Accepted 21 July 2026 Published
School, department or research centre:	College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare
Keywords:	mental health service users ; patient outcomes ; person-centred care ; quality assurance ; recovery ; service evaluation ; service improvement
URI:	https://repository.uwl.ac.uk/id/eprint/15794
Sustainable Development Goals:	Goal 4: Quality Education

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