Perceived Experience of the clozapine Treatment Protocol: A Qualitative Study of Reports by Brazilian Patients With Schizophrenia Treated in a University Outpatient Service Specializing in Psychiatry.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Understanding the meanings people attribute to observed events and lived experiences is to unveil their symbolic universe, thus allowing us to help them better manage their emotions, reactions, and relationships, particularly in clinical settings. Patients with schizophrenia resistant to treatment with first- and second-generation antipsychotics respond well to clozapine; however, this medication presents agranulocytosis as an important side effect. Consequently, the medication protocol requires frequent blood draws to monitor any effects on blood cells. Investigating patients' perceived emotional experiences of this procedure triggered our study.

Objective

To interpret emotional and/or symbolic meanings attributed by patients with schizophrenia to the clozapine

SUBMITTER: Alves Dos Santos JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12638437 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature