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Wanting to be heard: mental health consumers' experiences of information about medication
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posted on 2004-12-01, 00:00 authored by B Happell, Elizabeth ManiasElizabeth Manias, C RoperThe complexities accompanying the prescription of antipsychotic medication for people experiencing a mental illness have been extensively documented in the literature. The views and experiences of consumers of mental health services, however, are almost entirely absent. This paper describes the findings of a qualitative study undertaken to examine the experiences of consumers, specifically in relation to education and decision making with regards to medication. The findings from a focus group conducted with consumers (n = 9) revealed an overall dissatisfaction with information provided and the opportunity to participate in decision making. Data analysis revealed four major themes: information to consumers; acknowledgement and recognition of consumers; roles of health professionals; and the experience of wellness and adherence. The findings suggest the need for significant change if the goals of the Third National Mental Health Plan are to be realized.
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International journal of mental health nursingVolume
13Issue
4Pagination
242 - 248Publisher
Wiley-BlackwellLocation
Chichester, Eng.Publisher DOI
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1445-8330Language
engPublication classification
C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalCopyright notice
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Antipsychotic AgentsFocus GroupsHumansMental DisordersPatient CompliancePatient Education as TopicPatient ParticipationProfessional-Patient RelationsVictoriaadherenceconsumer perspectiveeducationhealth professionalsmedicationmental health nursingScience & TechnologyLife Sciences & BiomedicineNursingPsychiatry
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