%0 Journal Article
%T A qualitative study of service user experiences of occupation in forensic mental health
%J Australian occupational therapy journal
%D 2010
%A Craik, Christine
%A Bryant, Wendy
%A Ryan, Amanda
%A Barclay, Samantha
%A Brooke, Nicole
%A Mason, Adele
%A Russell, Peter
%V 57
%N 5
%P 339-344
%X <p><b>Background/aim:</b>  <i>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.</i> </p> <p><b>Method:</b>  <i>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.</i> </p> <p><b>Findings:</b>  <i>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.</i> </p> <p><b>Conclusions:</b>  <i>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.</i> </p><p />
%G 
%I John Wiley and Sons
%@ 0045-0766
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1630.2010.00857.x