The recognition and expectations of ex-inpatients of mental health services: A web-based questionnaire survey in Japan.

ABSTRACT: Concern about mental health issues and the treatment of mentally disordered offenders attracts considerable public attention. This study aimed to gather the experiences and opinions of people who have experienced admission to a psychiatric ward in order to grasp their reaction to, and understanding of, the legislation behind the involuntary admission of psychiatric patients. A web-based questionnaire survey was conducted with a total of 379 participants, using a cross-sectional, exploratory design. The data were analyzed using a chi-squared test, Fisher's exact test, and a logistic regression analysis. According to the results, many patients were satisfied with their treatment during psychiatric admission; however, only few participants said that they had been given an adequate explanation

SUBMITTER: Shiina A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6188626 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature