Background People with psychiatric disability have been found to have a poorer quality of
life (QOL) compared to the general population, and QOL is an important outcome from …

The aim of this study was to examine the association between physical health conditions
and quality of life and functioning in private psychiatric inpatients. We sought to determine …

The thesis aims to compare two approaches to psychosocial rehabilitation–day centres and
clubhouses–and to explore if either appears better suited to support people in mental health …

The study aimed to explore participants' perceptions and experiences of the Culture and
Health programme in Sweden for clients with long-term mental health disorders. A …

Australia's ageing population is contributing to an increased demand for residential aged
care services (RACS). At the same time, these services are increasingly providing care for …

Background: Globally, the rates of mental illness continue to increase significantly, and the
burden of mental illness is underestimated for several reasons, with the rate to be generally …

There are five chapters contained in this thesis. Chapter one outlines the thesis, rationale
behind the study, the context of the study and the aim and objectives of the study. Chapter …