A qualitative exploration of family members’ perspectives on reducing and discontinuing antipsychotic medication

202210 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Amy Lewins · Great Ormond Street Hospital

Nicola Morant · University College London

Johura Akther-Robertson · Goodmayes Hospital

Nadia Crellin · University College London

Jacki Stansfeld · North East London NHS Foundation Trust

Ruth Smith

Joanna Moncrieff · University College London

Abstract

Findings highlight that family members' attitudes to medication sometimes conflict with those of the people they care for, impacting on their health and the caring relationship. Family members may need more support and could be usefully involved in medication decision-making.

Topics & Keywords

Family Caregiving in Mental Illness Schizophrenia research and treatment Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Mental Health

Volume 33, Issue 3, pp. 333-340

DOI: 10.1080/09638237.2022.2069710

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