The Science of Patient Engagement and Community Linkages (Concurrent Session)-The Science of Patient Engagement and Community Linkage

The Science of Patient Engagement and Community Linkage - PPT Presentation

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The document focuses on the science of patient engagement in mental health, emphasizing the need to prioritize patient-centered approaches in research, outreach, and healthcare. It highlights the importance of engaging patients as active participants in their own care, rather than passive subjects, and how this can lead to more effective and personalized treatment options.<br /><br />The National Health Council (NHC) and the American Psychiatric Association (APA) stress the importance of meaningful patient engagement, which includes bi-directional, reciprocal, and continuous communication, as well as incorporating patient input at every stage of healthcare development. The document outlines the necessity for mental health care systems to be transparent, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse needs of patients, accounting for cultural, social, and economic factors.<br /><br />Patient Experience Mapping Toolbox is introduced as a resource to better capture patient experiences, highlighting that understanding these experiences is critical in addressing what impacts treatment decisions. The document identifies barriers to patient engagement, such as systemic inequalities and the need for culturally competent care, and presents strategies like leveraging telepsychiatry and advocating for legislative changes to improve access to mental health services.<br /><br />The importance of integrating patient needs in care decisions, promoting shared decision-making, and educating healthcare providers and communities on mental health issues are underscored. The document calls for policy advocacy to ensure diverse representation in healthcare and to close gaps in access and quality of mental health services.<br /><br />Overall, the emphasis is on fostering a healthcare system that values and incorporates patient voices, ensuring that mental health care is accessible, equitable, and tailored to the needs of all individuals.

Keywords

patient engagement

mental health

patient-centered care

personalized treatment

National Health Council

American Psychiatric Association

culturally competent care

telepsychiatry

shared decision-making

policy advocacy