Table 2 Descriptive statistics for the 20-item RKI (N = 299)
No. | Items | Mean | SD | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | The concept of recovery is equally relevant to all phases of treatment | 2.93 | .95 | 1 | 5 |
2 | People receiving psychiatric/substance abuse treatment are unlikely to be able to decide their own treatment and rehabilitation goals | 3.98 | .77 | 2 | 5 |
3 | All professionals should encourage clients to take risks in the pursuit of recovery | 2.74 | .84 | 1 | 5 |
4 | Symptom management is the first step towards recovery from mental illness/substance abuse | 2.31 | .79 | 1 | 4 |
5 | Not everyone is capable of actively participating in the recovery process | 2.44 | .88 | 1 | 5 |
6 | People with mental illness/substance abuse should not be burdened with the responsibilities of everyday life | 3.86 | .73 | 2 | 5 |
7 | Recovery in serious mental illness/substance abuse is achieved by following a prescribed set of procedures | 3.55 | .77 | 1 | 5 |
8 | The pursuit of hobbies and leisure activities is important for recovery | 4.16 | .57 | 3 | 5 |
9 | It is the responsibility of professionals to protect their clients against possible failures and disappointments | 3.36 | .95 | 1 | 5 |
10 | Only people who are clinically stable should be involved in making decisions about their care | 3.91 | .78 | 2 | 5 |
11 | Recovery is not as relevant for those who are actively psychotic or abusing substances | 3.61 | .90 | 1 | 5 |
12 | Defining who one is, apart from his/her illness/condition, is an essential component of recovery | 3.90 | .75 | 1 | 5 |
13 | It is often harmful to have too high of expectations for clients | 2.32 | .77 | 1 | 5 |
14 | There is little that professionals can do to help a person recover if he/she is not ready to accept his/her illness/condition or need for treatment | 3.67 | .76 | 1 | 5 |
15 | Recovery is characterized by a person making gradual steps forward without major steps back | 3.49 | .85 | 1 | 5 |
16 | Symptom reduction is an essential component of recovery | 2.65 | .78 | 1 | 5 |
17 | Expectations and hope for recovery should be adjusted according to the severity of a person’s illness/condition | 2.47 | .83 | 1 | 5 |
18 | The idea of recovery is most relevant for those people who have completed, or are close to completing, active treatment | 3.40 | .77 | 1 | 5 |
19 | The more a person complies with treatment, the more likely he/she is to recover | 3.40 | .77 | 2 | 5 |
20 | Other people who have a serious mental illness or are recovering from substance abuse can be as instrumental to a person’s recovery as mental health professionals | 3.96 | .68 | 2 | 5 |