Antipsychotic Medication and People with Intellectual Disabilities: Their Knowledge and Experiences

Autor/inn/en	Crossley, Rachel; Withers, Paul
Titel	Antipsychotic Medication and People with Intellectual Disabilities: Their Knowledge and Experiences
Quelle	In: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 22 (2009) 1, S.77-86 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1360-2322
DOI	10.1111/j.1468-3148.2008.00454.x
Schlagwörter	Grounded Theory; Mental Retardation; Quality of Life; Drug Therapy; Knowledge Level; Behavior Problems; Clinical Diagnosis; Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Adults; Compliance (Psychology); Empowerment + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Geistige Behinderung; Lebensqualität; Wissensbasis; Psychiatrische Symptomatik
Abstract	Background: Antipsychotics are the most frequently prescribed psychotropic medication for people with intellectual disabilities. Many people are prescribed this medication for "challenging behaviours" without having had a formal diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder. Antipsychotics have been reported to have severe side-effect profiles, which can hamper quality of life. Materials and Methods: Grounded theory qualitative methodology was employed to organize and analyse data from interviews conducted with eight adults with intellectual disabilities about their experiences of antipsychotic medication. Results: Respondents had little knowledge about their medication, beyond knowing their regime. Despite participants experiencing side effects, they were accepting of these effects. A "model of compliance" was generated from the analysis. Conclusions: The prescription and administration of medication is another area where people with intellectual disabilities experience lack of control and disempowerment. "Services" need to do more to include and inform people with intellectual disabilities about their medication. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10