What does recovery mean to Jordanian mental health service users and their families? A descriptive qualitative study

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Abu-Mahfouz, M., Weller, G., Clarke, L. and Thom, B. 2024. What does recovery mean to Jordanian mental health service users and their families? A descriptive qualitative study. Journal of Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2024.2332800

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Title	What does recovery mean to Jordanian mental health service users and their families? A descriptive qualitative study
Authors	Abu-Mahfouz, M., Weller, G., Clarke, L. and Thom, B.
Abstract	Background The concept of recovery in mental health has been extensively documented in the Western context. Yet, little is known about this concept in the Arab context, particularly in Jordan. Aim The aim of this study was to explore the conceptuality of recovery in mental health from the perspectives of both Jordanian service users and their families. Methods A qualitative descriptive design was used, and semi structured interviews were conducted with 16 service users and 16 family members, selected from three different mental health sectors in Jordan: Government, Military and University Sectors. The data were transcribed verbatim, translated into English, and then analyzed using an inductive thematic analysis approach. Results Three main themes were identified as a result of the qualitative data analysis: (1) the definition of recovery implies functional recovery, (2) the definition of recovery implies symptomatic recovery, and (3) the definition of recovery from a religious perspective. Conclusions The findings of the present study shed light on how recovery in mental health is perceived by service users and their families in the Jordanian context, and they generate insight into what to consider when targeting the development and implementation of recovery-supporting care within the mental health services (MHSs) in Jordan.
Keywords	Recovery; mental illness; service users; family members; Jordan
Sustainable Development Goals	3 Good health and well-being
Middlesex University Theme	Health & Wellbeing
Publisher	Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
Journal	Journal of Mental Health
ISSN	0963-8237
Electronic	1360-0567
Online	28 Mar 2024
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Submitted	10 Mar 2023
Accepted	20 Jan 2024
Deposited	02 Apr 2024
Output status	Published
Accepted author manuscript	Manuscript after review.pdf License CC BY-NC 4.0 File Access Level Open
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)	https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2024.2332800
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Identifying alcohol-related harm in young drinkers: the role of accident and emergency departments

Thom, B., Herring, R. and Judd, A. 1999. Identifying alcohol-related harm in young drinkers: the role of accident and emergency departments. Alcohol and Alcoholism. 34 (6), pp. 910-915. https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/34.6.910

Exploring changes in young men's drinking using the AUDIT questionnaire

Harnett, R., Herring, R., Thom, B. and Kelly, M. 1999. Exploring changes in young men's drinking using the AUDIT questionnaire. Alcohol and Alcoholism. 34 (5), pp. 672-677. https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/34.5.672

Alcohol in transition: towards a model of young men's drinking styles.

Harnett, R., Thom, B., Herring, R. and Kelly, M. 2000. Alcohol in transition: towards a model of young men's drinking styles. Journal of Youth Studies. 3 (1), pp. 61-77. https://doi.org/10.1080/136762600113040

Binge drinking: an exploration of a confused concept

Herring, R., Berridge, V. and Thom, B. 2008. Binge drinking: an exploration of a confused concept. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 62 (6), pp. 476-479. https://doi.org/10.1136/jech.2006.056721

Black and minority ethnic groups and alcohol: A scoping and consultation study

Thom, B., Lloyd, C., Hurcombe, R., Bayley, M., Stone, K., Thickett, A. and Watts, B. 2010. Black and minority ethnic groups and alcohol: A scoping and consultation study. London Department of Health.

Women in recovery

Thom, B. 2010. Women in recovery. in: Yates, R. and Malloch, M. (ed.) Tackling Addiction Pathways to Recovery London Jessica Kingsley Publishers. pp. 52-69

Organisational involvement in supporting the learned professional

Weller, G., Garelick, H., Naylor, D. and Sherry, R. 2010. Organisational involvement in supporting the learned professional. Work Based Learning e-Journal International. 1 (1), pp. 106-124.

Working with communities: a feature of multi-component programmes to tackle alcohol and drug-related harm

Thom, B. 2009. Working with communities: a feature of multi-component programmes to tackle alcohol and drug-related harm. Socialno Delo. 48 (5-6), pp. 315-325.

Drugs: the great Cannabis debate

Woolner, C. and Thom, B. 2003. Drugs: the great Cannabis debate. in: Matthews, R. and Young, J. (ed.) The new politics of crime and punishment Willan Publishing.

Drug consumption in London - A city of diverse and changing scenes

Ward, J. and Thom, B. 2009. Drug consumption in London - A city of diverse and changing scenes. in: Eisenbach-Stangl, I., Moskalewicz, J. and Thom, B. (ed.) Two worlds of drug consumption in late modern societies England Ashgate. pp. 39-56

The Licensing Act 2003: a step in the right direction?

Foster, J., Herring, R., Waller, S. and Thom, B. 2009. The Licensing Act 2003: a step in the right direction? Journal of Substance Use. 14 (2), pp. 113-123. https://doi.org/10.1080/14659890802654532

Binge drinking: a confused concept and its contemporary history

Berridge, V., Herring, R. and Thom, B. 2009. Binge drinking: a confused concept and its contemporary history. Social History of Medicine. 22 (3), pp. 597-607. https://doi.org/10.1093/shm/hkp053

Quantities, quality, costs and sources.

Moskalewicz, J., Ward, J. and Thom, B. 2009. Quantities, quality, costs and sources. in: Eisenbach-Stangl, I., Moskalewicz, J. and Thom, B. (ed.) Two worlds of drug consumption in late modern societies. Ashgate. pp. 247-280

The fast alcohol screening test

Thom, B., Alwyn, T., Hodgson, R. and John, B. 2002. The fast alcohol screening test. Alcohol and Alcoholism. 37 (1), pp. 61-66. https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/37.1.61

Self-reported never-drinkers in England 1994-2003: characteristics and trends, focusing on white adults aged 18-54.

Thom, B., Nanchahal, K., Pattenden, S. and Primatesta, P. 2007. Self-reported never-drinkers in England 1994-2003: characteristics and trends, focusing on white adults aged 18-54. Alcohol and Alcoholism. 43 (1), pp. 91-96. https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/agm138

From alcoholism treatment to the alcohol harm reduction strategy for England: an overview of alcohol policy from 1950.

Thom, B. 2005. From alcoholism treatment to the alcohol harm reduction strategy for England: an overview of alcohol policy from 1950. American Journal on Addictions. 14 (5), pp. 416-425. https://doi.org/10.1080/10550490500247065

Reforming the Soviet model: alcohol treatment services in Kazakhstan

Waters, E. and Thom, B. 2008. Reforming the Soviet model: alcohol treatment services in Kazakhstan. Addiction Research & Theory. 16 (4), pp. 319-330. https://doi.org/10.1080/16066350802008652

Work based learning for the development of the chemistry professional.

Garelick, H., Page, A. and Weller, G. 2008. Work based learning for the development of the chemistry professional. 2nd International IUPAC Conference on Green Chemistry. 14 - 19 September 2008

Local responses to the Alcohol Licensing Act 2003: the case of Greater London.

Herring, R., Thom, B., Foster, J., Franey, C. and Salazar, C. 2008. Local responses to the Alcohol Licensing Act 2003: the case of Greater London. Drugs: Education, Prevention, and Policy. 15 (3), pp. 251-265. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687630801920641