Cited by 19Healthcare Decision-Making and RestraintsSchizophrenia research and treatmentPsychiatric care and mental health services

Experiences with legally mandated treatment in patients with schizophrenia: A systematic review of qualitative studies

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Plahouras, Joanne E., Mehta, Shobha, Buchman, Daniel Z., Foussias, George, Daskalakis, Zafiris J., Blumberger, Daniel M.·2020·European Psychiatry

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Background: Patients with severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, may be legally mandated to undergo psychiatric treatment. Patients’ experiences in these situations are not well characterized. This systematic review of qualitative studies aims to describe the experiences of patients with schizophrenia and related disorders who have undergone legally mandated treatment. Methods: Four bibliographic databases were searched: CINAHL Plus (1981–2019), EMBASE (1947–2019), MEDLINE (1946–2019), and PsycINFO (1806–2019). These databases were searched for keywords, text words, and medical subject headings related to schizophrenia, legally mandated treatment and patient experience. The reference lists of included studies and systematic reviews were also investigated. The identified titles and abstracts were reviewed for study inclusion. A thematic analysis was completed for the synthesis of positive and negative aspects of legally mandated treatment. Results: A total of 4,008 citations were identified. Eighteen studies were included in the final synthesis. For the thematic analysis, results were collated under two broad themes; positive patient experiences and negative patient experiences. Patients were satisfied when their autonomy was respected, and dissatisfied when it was not. Patients often retrospectively recognized that their treatment was beneficial. Furthermore, negative aspects of the treatment included deficits in communication and a lack of information. Conclusions: Intervention research has historically focused on clinical outcomes and the quantitative aspects of treatment. Thus, this study provides insight into the qualitative aspects of patients’ experiences with legally mandated treatment. Recognizing these opinions and experiences can lead to better attitudes toward treatment for patients with schizophrenia and related psychiatric illnesses.

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Authors
Plahouras, J. E., Mehta, S., Buchman, D. Z., Foussias, G., Daskalakis, Z. J., & Blumberger, D. M.
Affiliations
  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CA)
  • University Health Network (CA)
Corresponding author
Blumberger, Daniel M.
Venue
European Psychiatry
Published
2020
Volume
63
Issue
1
Pages
e39-e39
ISSN
  • 0924-9338 (ISSN-L)
  • 1778-3585
OpenAlex
W3025552751
Cited by
19
References
100
Citations by year
2026: 4 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 7 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 1
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0.06
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journal article
Language
en
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  • European Psychiatry (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Schizophrenia research and treatment
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychiatric care and mental health services
Keywords
schizophrenia, involuntary psychiatric treatment, patient experience, patient autonomy, communication with clinicians, treatment satisfaction, severe mental illness
MeSH terms
Treatment Adherence and Compliance, Coercion, Communication, Humans, Schizophrenia, Schizophrenic Psychology, Qualitative Research

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