Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study examines the integration of experiential knowledge, derived from the lived experiences of mental health service users and professionals, within mental health and addiction care organizations in the Netherlands. Over five years, four organizations participated in a case study aimed at enhancing the incorporation of lived experiences into their practices. The findings highlight the challenges and strategies involved in positioning experiential knowledge as a valuable and complementary resource alongside traditional professional and scientific knowledge. Key themes include the need for organizational commitment, the formalization and professionalization of lived experience roles, and the importance of creating supportive environments for the sharing and utilization of this knowledge. The study underscores the potential of experiential knowledge to enrich mental healthcare practices, though it requires significant investment in training, resources, and cultural shifts within organizations.
DOI: 10.54431/jsi.845
Authors: Simona Karbouniaris, Esther Van Gaalen, Daantje Daniels, Alie Weerman, Jean Pierre Wilken, Tineke Abma
Institution: Windesheim University of Applied Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411468934