Exploring mental health clients' current medication knowledge, beliefs and experience with healthcare providers in the community in South Australia.

ABSTRACT: In Australia, mental illness has been recognised as a National Health Priority area, with the coronavirus pandemic adding a layer of urgency to the need to address the multiple health problems faced by clients with mental illnesses. Whilst much has been done in efforts to support these clients, little is known about their medication knowledge and experience with health professionals. The aim of the study was to explore the knowledge and beliefs of clients on the use of psychotropic medications and study their experiences with healthcare providers. Adult participants at a not-for-profit community-managed specialist mental health service provider in Adelaide, South Australia were recruited. Four focus group sessions were conducted between February 2020 and March 2021. All sessions were co-fa

SUBMITTER: Bui TNT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10086827 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature