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Part II: Living Life: A Meta-Synthesis Exploring Recovery as Processual Experiences

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  • Mona Sommer

    (Department of Health, Social and Welfare Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), 3040 Drammen, Norway)

  • Stian Biong

    (Department of Health, Social and Welfare Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), 3040 Drammen, Norway)

  • Marit Borg

    (Department of Health, Social and Welfare Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), 3040 Drammen, Norway)

  • Bengt Karlsson

    (Department of Health, Social and Welfare Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), 3040 Drammen, Norway)

  • Trude Klevan

    (Department of Health, Social and Welfare Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), 3040 Drammen, Norway)

  • Ottar Ness

    (Department of Education and Lifelong Learning, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7042 Trondheim, Norway)

  • Linda Nesse

    (Department of Public Health Science, Faculty of Landscape and Society, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), 1430 Ås, Norway)

  • Jeppe Oute

    (Department of Health, Social and Welfare Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), 3040 Drammen, Norway)

  • Rolf Sundet

    (Department of Health, Social and Welfare Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), 3040 Drammen, Norway)

  • Hesook Suzie Kim

    (Department of Health, Social and Welfare Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), 3040 Drammen, Norway)

Abstract

Recovery, a prominent concern in mental health care worldwide, has been variously defined, requiring further clarification of the term as processual. Few studies have comprehensively addressed the nature of recovery processes. This study aims to explore the nature and characteristics of experiences of recovery as processual. The method used is a form of qualitative meta-synthesis that integrates the findings from 28 qualitative studies published during the past 15 years by one research group. Three meta-themes were developed: (a) recovery processes as step-wise, cyclical, and continuous, (b) recovery as everyday experiences, and (c) recovery as relational. These themes describe how recovery is intertwined with the way life in general unfolds in terms of human relationships, learning, coping, and ordinary everyday living. This meta-synthesis consolidates an understanding of recovery as fundamental processes of living in terms of being, doing, and accessing. These processes are contextualized in relation to mental health and/or substance abuse problems and highlight the need for support to facilitate the person’s access to necessary personal, social, and material resources to live an ordinary life in recovery.

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  • Mona Sommer & Stian Biong & Marit Borg & Bengt Karlsson & Trude Klevan & Ottar Ness & Linda Nesse & Jeppe Oute & Rolf Sundet & Hesook Suzie Kim, 2021. "Part II: Living Life: A Meta-Synthesis Exploring Recovery as Processual Experiences," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(11), pages 1-22, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:11:p:6115-:d:569715
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    1. Trude Klevan & Mona Sommer & Marit Borg & Bengt Karlsson & Rolf Sundet & Hesook Suzie Kim, 2021. "Part III: Recovery-Oriented Practices in Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services: A Meta-Synthesis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(24), pages 1-28, December.
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