Intentions and experiences of effective practice in mental health specific supported accommodation services: a qualitative interview study

Table 2 Frequency of themes by participants

	Participants
Theme	Clients	Staff	Total
Goals and purposes of support accommodation	30	30	60
Building independence	24	30	54
Supporting people with their mental health	15	18	33
Providing safety and stability	6	15	22
Building Confidence	9	12	21
Competing theme - Anxiety about the continuity of support	23	18	41
Helps and aids effective practice in supported accommodation	30	30	60
The supportive presence of others	25	30	55
Incremental steps	26	29	55
Working together to avoid deskilling and dependency	28	27	55
Feeling known and personally understood	23	26	49
Tailored support for social and community engagement	26	17	43
Building confidence through encouragement	8	27	35

ISSN: 1472-6963