How can we best help this patient? Exploring mental health therapists' reflections on medication-free care for patients with psychosis in Norway.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since 2015, Norwegian Regional Health Authorities have followed new government policy and gradually implemented medication-free services for patients with psychosis. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the tension between policy and practice, and how health care workers in Bergen reflect on their role in implementing medication-free treatment.

Methods

We performed three focus group discussions including 17 therapists working within medication free services, asking about their experiences with this new treatment program. We used Systematic Text Condensation for data analysis. The findings were discussed using Michael Lipsky's theoretical framework on the role public health workers play in policy implementation.

Findings

Following Norway's new po

SUBMITTER: Oedegaard CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8978409 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature