AUTHOR=Klarenbeek Marlin , de Bruin Eduard , Namer Yudit 

TITLE=Exploring the Needs of Stakeholders For Successful Patient Involvement in Mental Health Education

JOURNAL=Public Health Reviews

VOLUME=Volume 46 - 2025

YEAR=2025

URL=https://www.ssph-journal.org/journals/public-health-reviews/articles/10.3389/phrs.2025.1608124

DOI=10.3389/phrs.2025.1608124

ISSN=2107-6952

ABSTRACT=Objective: This scoping review aims to comprehensively map the existing literature on Patient Involvement (PI) in mental healthcare education (MHE), identify the needs of mental health (MH) educators, students, and patients with lived experiences of MH challenges and develop a checklist for successful implementation of PI in MHE. Methods: Conducted between November 2023-January 2024, this review followed PRISMA-ScR guidelines in databases PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, and WHO. Eligibility criteria adhered to PICOS guidelines, and screening was done via Covidence. Content analysis was carried out to develop a checklist. Results: Eleven qualitative articles were found, revealing two superordinate stakeholder needs categories: Interpersonal and Course Needs. Interpersonal Needs included Selfdetermination, Communication & Collaboration, Recognition & Support, and Holistic approach. Course Needs comprised Content, Organisational, and Teaching. A checklist was developed to support PI in MHE. Conclusions: Guidelines for successful PI in MHE should prioritize patient autonomy, foster collaboration, provide support, ensure inclusive course content, and promote patient involvement in educational processes. Study limitations, such as potential bias, underscore the need for future research to enhance evidence-based practices in MHE.