title: ACT and Recovery: What We Know About Their Compatibility.
abstract: While assertive community treatment (ACT) is a widely implemented evidence-based practice, the extent of its recovery orientation has been debated. A literature search identified 16 empirical articles studying recovery and ACT. These 16 studies were classified as involving stakeholder perceptions, interventions, or fidelity measurement. Stakeholders generally viewed ACT as being recovery oriented; research on both interventions and fidelity measurement showed promising approaches. Overall the literature yielded encouraging findings regarding ACT and recovery, though there remains a dearth of research on the topic. We discuss future directions for research and practice to ensure that ACT programs skillfully support recovery.
authors: Places for People: Community Alternatives for Hope, Health, and Recovery, 4130 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA. gmorse@placesforpeople.org.
authors: Gary
authors: G
authors: Morse
authors: Washington University in St Louis, 153 Lakewood Gardens Ln, Madison, WI, 53704, USA. ash.m.hamiltn@gmail.com.
authors: Ashley M H
authors: AM
authors: Glass
authors: University of Washington, 2815 Eastlake Avenue E. Suite 200, Seattle, WA, 98144, USA. mmdv@uw.edu.
authors: Maria
authors: M
authors: Monroe-DeVita
mesh_terms: D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D018802:Patient-Centered Care; D000067250:Psychiatric Rehabilitation; D020127:Recovery of Function
keywords: ACT; Fidelity; Person-centered; Recovery orientation