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Forensic Psychiatric Patients’ Perspectives on Their Care: A Narrative View

Authors: Askola R., Nikkonen M., Paavilainen E., Soininen P., Putkonen H. & Louheranta O.

Publication year: 2018

Journal: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care

Volume: 54

Issue: 1

First page : 64

Last page: 73

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/ppc.12201

Abstract

PURPOSE

The purpose of this study is to describe forensic psychiatric patients’ experiences of and perspectives on forensic psychiatric treatment.

DESIGN AND METHODS

Eight forensic psychiatric patients were interviewed, and the resultant research material was analyzed by narrative analysis.

FINDINGS

Patients’ narratives contain different themes telling different things and the personnel need to pay attention to these.

PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS

The findings of the present study should direct the forensic psychiatric personnel's attention to the notion that forensic psychiatric patients’ experiences of their treatment can improve the quality of patient-centered care and reduce bureaucracy.