Factors influencing family decisions to seek treatment at psychiatric hospitals: a thematic analysis
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Family decisions to seek mental healthcare are influenced by patient condition, treatment desires, social factors, and financial concerns. Improving access and awareness can aid families in Indonesian psychiatric care decisions.
Area Of Science
- Psychiatry
- Mental Health Services Research
- Sociology of Health
Background
- Family involvement is crucial in mental healthcare decisions.
- Understanding barriers and facilitators to seeking psychiatric care is essential for improving access.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the factors influencing family decisions to seek mental healthcare at psychiatric hospitals in Indonesia.
Main Methods
- Convenience sampling of 168 family members accompanying relatives to psychiatric hospitals in Aceh, Indonesia.
- Thematic analysis of responses to the open-ended question: 'Why did you decide to go to the psychiatric hospital?'
Main Results
- Seven key themes emerged: patient condition deterioration, desire for appropriate treatment, social influence, behavioral management difficulties, prior treatment limitations, financial considerations, and urgency for recovery.
- Patient-related factors, social influences, and contextual elements significantly impact treatment-seeking behavior.
Conclusions
- Family treatment-seeking behavior for mental illness is multifactorial, involving clinical, social, and contextual elements.
- Enhanced mental health services, improved support systems, and increased awareness are needed to facilitate informed family decision-making.
- Educational initiatives targeting families can empower them to navigate mental healthcare options more effectively.
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