Gratitude despite unease among Swedish male forensic psychiatric patients with substance use disorders: an interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Forensic psychiatric inpatient care in Sweden is characterized by strict regulations and adherence to court-mandated rules, with a median care time of 7 years. Comorbity has significant clinical implications, impacting health and well-being, violent behaviour and criminal recidivism, and prolonging inpatient stays. This study investigated the individual experiences and perspectives of Swedish patients in forensic psychiatric care with substance use (SU) disorders, focusing on past, present and future orientations.

Methods

Ten male forensic psychiatric inpatients were individually interviewed following a semi-structured interview guide. A qualitative content analysis was conducted to inductively analyse the participants' experiences. The study adhered to the Standards

SUBMITTER: Svensson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11536691 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature