Experiences and Perspectives of Families of Psychiatric Hospitalisation of Their Adult Family Member: A Qualitative Systematic Review
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Families of adult mental health patients often face exclusion from care. Improving collaboration requires addressing systemic barriers and promoting family involvement for better patient outcomes.
Area Of Science
- Psychiatry
- Mental Health Services Research
- Qualitative Research
Background
- Family involvement in mental healthcare is recognized as beneficial for patient outcomes.
- Current healthcare systems often limit collaborative practices between clinicians and families.
- Families are frequently excluded from treatment and care planning during a patient's psychiatric hospitalization.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore families' perspectives on the psychiatric hospitalization of an adult family member.
- To identify barriers and benefits influencing collaborative relationships in mental healthcare.
- To understand family experiences within psychiatric hospital settings.
Main Methods
- Qualitative systematic review of primary studies.
- Searches conducted across multiple databases (CINAHL, PsycInfo, PubMed, Web of Science) and dissertations.
- Screening and quality assessment of 27 articles using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist.
Main Results
- Families reported experiences of "impenetrable systems" and "expert-itis" within mental health services.
- A pervasive theme of "perpetuating family invisibility" was identified.
- Participants described inhumane professional attitudes and practices in hospital mental health settings.
Conclusions
- Systemic barriers and negative professional attitudes hinder effective family-clinician collaboration in mental healthcare.
- "Unlocking the door" requires interventions to promote family engagement and involvement.
- Further research is needed on strategies to enhance family involvement in mental health service design and delivery.
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