Thesis Title: Which outcomes matter most? Comparing conceptualisations of recovery from psychosis in the Global South: A mixed methods project
Abstract: Conceptualisations of recovery in psychosis have evolved over the years and have conventionally been understood within the traditional constructs of clinical and functional recovery. Recent perspectives on personal recovery have gained traction in the Global North, while recovery narratives in the Global South have often prioritized traditional recovery outcomes. Though traditional clinical and functional outcomes can quantify certain aspects of the illness, they may overlook the socio-cultural influences on recovery. Furthermore, these measures are frequently derived from healthcare providers’ perspectives, which may not align with the priorities of those living with psychosis. Personal recovery outcomes have also been critiqued for placing the responsibility for change on the individuals with psychosis, without entirely acknowledging the systemic and structural factors that influence both illness and recovery.
This project employs a mixed methods approach to explore the relationship between the different constructs of recovery outcomes and how they relate to each other. It also attempts to explore how personal recovery is understood in the Global South, specifically Tamil Nadu (India) and the alignment of this understanding with the existing constructs of how recovery is defined and measured. Understanding recovery narratives from the perspective of those living with psychosis will help inculcate a collaborative form of care and inform policies to encourage recovery from the perspective of what matters most to those living with psychosis.
Primary Supervisor: Dr. Tessa Roberts
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