Michael Coffey

Professor Michael Coffey is a mental health services researcher at Swansea University's School of Health and Social Care, Department of Public Health. His work focuses on improving healthcare experiences for service users, particularly in mental health recovery, care coordination, and end-of-life care for those with severe mental illness. He has authored numerous publications and led grants such as the 'Planning for Recovery' study and cross-national comparative research on mental health care planning.

• Affiliations: School of Health and Social Care, Department of Public Health
• Education: Not explicitly listed in the provided text
• Grants: £207,844 (NISCHR), £400,000 (NIHR), and £366,618 (NIHR) for projects on mental health recovery and care coordination

Research Interests: Professor Coffey’s work spans qualitative research on service delivery, mental health policy, and recovery-oriented practices. His recent studies highlight end-of-life care for individuals with severe mental illness and the role of shared decision-making in improving outcomes.

His articles reflect a focus on systemic challenges in mental health care, including care coordination across national systems and the integration of ecotherapy into mental health interventions. Notable contributions include exploring therapeutic relationships in nursing and the ethical dimensions of risk assessment.

He has supervised PhD candidates in areas like palliative care for mental health patients and older adults’ well-being in residential care.