The importance of medication in consumer definitions of recovery from serious mental illness: a qualitative study.
The role of medication in the recovery of mental health consumers is important. In the context of a multi-site Canadian study on the meaning of recovery, five themes related to medication and recovery emerged from qualitative interviews with 60 consumers. For these consumers, recovery meant: finding a medication that works; taking medication in combination with services and supports; complying with medication; having a say about medication; and living without medication. Findings underlined consumers' need to communicate their concerns around medication and be supported in developing self-management strategies and more collaborative relationships with providers. The study suggests an expanded role for nursing practice in these areas.
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Myra
M
Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. myra.piat@douglas.mcgill.ca
Sabetti
Judith
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Bloom
David
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003289:Convalescence / Q000523:psychology*; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009864:Ontario; D018579:Patient Selection; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011792:Quebec; D012648:Self Care / Q000523:psychology; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome