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

Amy LewinsNicola MorantJohura Akther-RobertsonNadia E CrellinJacki L StansfeldRuth SmithJoanna Moncrieff

Published in: Journal of mental health (Abingdon, England) (2022)

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.

Keyphrases

healthcare
decision making
adverse drug
mental health
public health
health information
emergency department
pain management
human health
drug induced