Background Patients increasingly assume active roles in their mental health care. While
there is a growing interest in patient involvement and patient‐reported outcomes, there is …

Background Involvement of mental health‐care patients in the decision‐making processes is
considered to be an ethical requirement. Health‐care systems worldwide are increasingly …

Objectives. It is unclear whether and to what extent purportedly empowering practices in
mental health care, like rehabilitation programs, recovery-supporting mental health care …

Methods Participants were recruited between August 2005 and December 2006 in inpatient
and outpatient services of the University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, and the …

Objective To develop a questionnaire that measures levels of empowerment experienced by
older adults admitted to a psychiatric ward. Design Diverse views were sought to inform the …

Objective This review aimed to:(i) inventory the definitions and measurements of patient
empowerment in healthcare literature;(ii) appraise the conceptual and methodological rigor …

Background: Modern mental health strategies emphasize the necessity of user participation,
but only a few studies examine how user involvement can be promoted effectively. Aim: To …

Objective The purpose of this systematic review was to identify generic instruments
measuring patient empowerment and related concepts and analyse the main content and …

Background In contemporary Western liberal society, patient participation has become a key
goal in psychiatric healthcare treatment. Health professionals must encourage patients to …

Background: In western countries, patient participation is requested in policies on mental
health services. Participation is built on ideas of democracy and individual responsibility …