@article{ref1,
title="A participatory action research methodology in the management of self-harm in prison",
journal="Journal of mental health",
year="2013",
author="Ward, James and Bailey, Di",
volume="22",
number="4",
pages="306-316",
abstract="Background: Self-harm in custody is a well-researched phenomenon. This is particularly true for women in prison who demonstrate disproportionately high rates of self-harm. Despite the growing body of prison research, there has been a lack of service user involvement (SUI). Aims: To outline the first use of SUI in a custodial setting in developing care pathways for self-harm. Methodology: A participatory action research approach was used to engage women prisoners and staff. Results: Participants were able to identify strengths and weaknesses of current care pathways and offer suggestions for service development based upon their experience of receiving and delivering care. Conclusion: The authors conclude that despite participatory approaches being in their infancy in prisons the engagement of service users when aimed at effecting positive change can be successful.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0963-8237",
doi="10.3109/09638237.2012.734645",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/09638237.2012.734645"
}