Elderly people with mental disorders: experiencing the use of psychotropic medicines

To interpret the experience of the elderly with mental disorder in the use of psychotropic medicines. Qualitative study in the interpretative modality, supported by the Grounded Theory. It was carried out from interviews with 16 elderly people with mental disorder and six relatives, totaling 22 part...

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Published in:Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem 2018, Vol.71 Suppl 2 (suppl 2), p.835-843
Main Authors: Marin, Maria José Sanches, Maftum, Mariluci Alves, Lacerda, Maria Ribeiro
Format: Article
Language:eng ; por
Subjects:
Anciano
Chronic illnesses
Geriatrics
Health services
Medical personnel
Mental disorders
Mental health
NURSING
Older people
Professionals
Psicotrópicos
Salud Mental
Schizophrenia
Society
Trastornos Mentales
Uso de Medicamentos
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Summary:To interpret the experience of the elderly with mental disorder in the use of psychotropic medicines. Qualitative study in the interpretative modality, supported by the Grounded Theory. It was carried out from interviews with 16 elderly people with mental disorder and six relatives, totaling 22 participants. In the experience of the use of psychotropic medicines, the elderly with mental disorders become aware of their condition, attribute meaning and establish strategies for the correct use. On the other hand, they express their dissatisfaction with being dependent on psychotropic medicines to live without symptoms, face their side effects and do not always use them correctly. The use of psychotropic medicines is a priority in the life of the elderly and, in view of the fragilities found, it is necessary a continuous monitoring of health professionals.
ISSN:0034-7167
1984-0446
1984-0446
DOI:10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0159