title: Can the introduction of a quality of life tool affect individual professional practice and the quality of care planning in a community mental health team?
abstract: This practice development paper demonstrates the scope for creativity in mixing audit and methods of investigation. It details the evolution of Quality of Life (QOL) perspectives and relates them to the practice of care planning. The process proved enlightening and affirming to practitioners and engaged them in considering value-based practice (recovery-orientated) from the perspective of the client. It was clear that subtle changes to care planning emerged, and the goal of giving responsibility for self determining issues was addressed.
authors.affiliation: Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust & University of Salford, Salford M6 6PU, UK. n.a.murphy@salford.ac.uk
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Cutts
mesh_terms: D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000379:methods*; D017144:Focus Groups / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008485:Medical Audit / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*