Using Photovoice to explore patients' experiences with mental health medication: A pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The objective of this research is to explore and share the medication experience of those with a mental illness in order to gain understanding of the patient's medication perceptions as well as the impact of medication upon patients' lives.

Methods

Patients with a mental disorder were given cameras and asked to capture the experience of "living with my medication." Using Photovoice methodology, participants reflected on their photos individually and in focus groups. Conceptual themes were drawn from the data.

Results

Five participants captured an average of 14 photos each. Self-efficacy with mental illness, mental and physical health connections, and education were the 3 most prominent themes. Aspects of medications were interwoven within these themes but

SUBMITTER: Werremeyer AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6007651 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature