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- Title
Schizophrenic patients' experiences of neuroleptic medication: a Q-methodological investigation.
- Authors
Day, J. C.; Bentall, R. P.; Warnel, S.
- Abstract
Day JC, Bentall RP, Warner S. Schizophrenic patients' experiences of neuroleptic medication: a Q-methodological investigation. Acta Psychiatr Scand 1996: 93: 397-402. © Munksgaard 1996. Q-methodology was used to explore the experiences of 50 medicated schizophrenic patients. Four main factors were identified. Participants loading on the first factor agreed with statements suggesting an uncomplaining attitude towards their medication and also with statements indicating a dependent attitude towards the medical profession. Those loading on the second factor endorsed statements indicative of a sceptical attitude towards medication, together with a concern for personal autonomy. Participants loading on the third factor had apparently made a balanced appraisal of the advantages and disadvantages of their medication, whereas those who loaded positively on the final factor reported positive benefits of medication but a sceptical attitude towards medical advice. The study highlights the complexity of psychiatric patients' attitudes to treatment.
- Publication
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 1996, Vol 93, Issue 5, p397
- ISSN
0001-690X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1600-0447.1996.tb10666.x