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Table 3 Frequency of themes by participant’s service type

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

 

Participant’s Service Type

Theme

Residential Care

Supported Housing

Floating Outreach

Goals and purposes of support accommodation

30

30

60

Building independence

19

15

20

Supporting people with their mental health

8

13

12

Providing safety and stability

8

6

8

Building Confidence

8

4

9

Competing theme - Anxiety about the continuity of support

14

12

15

Helps and aids effective practice in supported accommodation

30

30

60

The supportive presence of others

20

19

16

Incremental steps

18

19

18

Working together to avoid deskilling and dependency

19

17

19

Feeling known and personally understood

19

13

17

Tailored support for social and community engagement

16

15

12

Building confidence through encouragement

10

12

13