Attitudes concerning involuntary treatment of mania: results of a survey within self-help organizations

被引:7
作者
Borgeat, F [1 ]
Zullino, D [1 ]
机构
[1] Clin Cery, Dept Univ Psychiat Adulte, CH-1008 Lausanne, Switzerland
关键词
mania; hypomania; coercion; patient advocacy; treatment refusal;
D O I
10.1016/j.eurpsy.2003.08.002
中图分类号
R749 [精神病学];
学科分类号
100205 ;
摘要
Purpose - The objective of the study was to determine the level of involuntary treatment that mood disorder patients and their families wish in the event of a manic or hypomanic episode. Method - A survey was conducted within two self-help organizations during two conventions gathering over 500 patients, along with families and caregivers. A clinical vignette depicting an uncollaborative hypomanic patient beginning to endanger his professional and financial situation and to put undue stress upon his family was presented and followed by an eight-item questionnaire. The level of coercive treatment seen as appropriate was measured by visual analogue scales. Results - The 503 respondents disagreed partially with the statement that the patient should decide by himself about his hospitalization and partially favored some involuntary treatment over treatment refusal. There was no difference between patients, relatives and caregivers related to acceptance of coercive hospitalization and treatment. Respondents assigned a major role to treating teams and family members in decisions for coercive treatment. Conclusion - Most respondents (including a majority of patients) support a moderate degree of coercive treatment in the event of a hypomanic or manic state. Surveys of opinions from concerned people could influence, practice, legislation and possibly advance directives that could be written by patients or patients organizations. (C) 2004 Elsevier SAS. All rights reserved.
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