Involving the Family in the Care and Treatment of Women with Postpartum Psychosis : Swedish Psychiatrists’ Experiences
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-01-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The aim of the study was to describe Swedish psychiatrists’ experiences of involving the family in the treatment of women with postpartum psychosis.
A qualitative design was used, and semistructured qualitative research interviews were conducted with nine psychiatrists from the south of Sweden.
Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis.
Four categories were found: the family as a resource, the family as coworkers, preparing the family for the future, and the family as a burden.
The result showed that the psychiatrists considered the family to be a resource to which they devoted a great deal of care and effort.
It was particularly important to involve the partner, informing about the course of the illness and the steps that need to be taken in the event of a relapse and reducing any guilt feelings.
The psychiatrists instilled confidence and hope for a future of health and further child bearing.
The family members’ limited understanding of the treatment may impede the involvement of the family.
Conclusion of the study was that the goal for family involvement was to facilitate the women’s care and treatment.
Further studies are needed to provide suggestions on how to develop family involvement in the care of women suffering from postpartum psychosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Engqvist, I.& Nilsson, K.. 2013. Involving the Family in the Care and Treatment of Women with Postpartum Psychosis : Swedish Psychiatrists’ Experiences. Psychiatry Journal،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-506345
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Engqvist, I.& Nilsson, K.. Involving the Family in the Care and Treatment of Women with Postpartum Psychosis : Swedish Psychiatrists’ Experiences. Psychiatry Journal No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-506345
American Medical Association (AMA)
Engqvist, I.& Nilsson, K.. Involving the Family in the Care and Treatment of Women with Postpartum Psychosis : Swedish Psychiatrists’ Experiences. Psychiatry Journal. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-506345
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-506345