Adolescents' Perceptions of Their Consent to Psychiatric Mental Health Treatment
Joint Authors
Roberson, Anthony James
Kjervik, Diane K.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The purpose of this paper is to present the findings of a small-scale study in which the decision-making process of adolescents who consent to psychiatric mental health treatment was examined.
Sixteen (16) adolescents were interviewed about their decisions related to initial and continued treatment, along with their understanding of minor consent laws.
Interviews were audio-recorded, and transcripts were analyzed through concept analysis.
Findings are presented in the context of the decision-making steps and research questions.
Most adolescents did not recognize consequences related to psychiatric mental health treatment and did not assimilate and integrate information provided to them about treatment choices.
Adolescents disagreed with current minor consent laws that allow minors to consent to certain healthcare treatments without the required consent of the parent.
Further, adolescents reported that a collaborative approach in making decisions about the adolescent’s psychiatric mental health treatment was most facilitative of achieving the goals of treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Roberson, Anthony James& Kjervik, Diane K.. 2012. Adolescents' Perceptions of Their Consent to Psychiatric Mental Health Treatment. Nursing Research and Practice،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002521
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Roberson, Anthony James& Kjervik, Diane K.. Adolescents' Perceptions of Their Consent to Psychiatric Mental Health Treatment. Nursing Research and Practice No. 2012 (Dec. 2012), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002521
American Medical Association (AMA)
Roberson, Anthony James& Kjervik, Diane K.. Adolescents' Perceptions of Their Consent to Psychiatric Mental Health Treatment. Nursing Research and Practice. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002521
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1002521