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Understanding the Physical Health Problems of People with Psychotic Disorders Using Digital Storytelling
Liquaa Wazni1, Wendy Gifford1, Amélie Perron1
1Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
People with psychotic disorders face systemic barriers to their physical health needs. Digital storytelling revealed how societal views and paternalism create health disparities, requiring further research into psychiatric power structures.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Sociology
- Health Disparities
Background:
- Individuals with psychotic disorders often have their concerns overlooked, particularly regarding treatment side effects.
- Systemic oppression hinders people with psychotic disorders from addressing their physical health requirements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the systemic oppression affecting the physical health of individuals with psychotic disorders.
- To utilize digital storytelling as a method for uncovering these systemic issues.
Main Methods:
- Employed digital storytelling to capture the lived experiences of individuals with psychotic disorders.
- Applied Spivak's theory of subalternity for critical analysis.
Main Results:
- Identified two key themes: the body as a contested site and the "invisible patient" experiencing paternalism.
- Highlighted how societal perceptions and medical paternalism impact physical health access.
Conclusions:
- Psychotic disorders are associated with significant health disparities due to power relations and systemic structures.
- Further research is needed to understand and address the power dynamics contributing to health inequity in psychiatric care.
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