| Title |
A Qualitative Exploration of Clinician Views and Experiences of Treatment Decision-Making in Bipolar II Disorder
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Community Mental Health Journal, January 2017
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10597-016-0077-4 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Alana Fisher, Vijaya Manicavasagar, Louise Sharpe, Rebekah Laidsaar-Powell, Ilona Juraskova |
| Abstract |
This study qualitatively explored clinicians' views and experiences of treatment decision-making in BPII. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 practising clinicians (n = 10 clinical psychologists, n = 6 GPs, n = 4 psychiatrists) with experience in treating adult outpatients with BPII. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed using framework methods. Professional experience, and preferences for patient involvement in decision-making were also assessed. Qualitative analyses yielded four inter-related themes: (1) (non-)acceptance of diagnosis and treatment; (2) types of decisions; (3) treatment uncertainty and balancing act; and (4) decision-making in consultations. Clinician preferences for treatment, professional experience, and self-reported preferences for patient/family involvement seemed to influence decision-making. This study is the first to explore clinician views and experiences of treatment decision-making in BPII. Findings demonstrate how clinician-related factors may shape treatment decision-making, and suggest potential problems such as patient perceptions of lower-than-preferred involvement. |
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| Members of the public | 1 | 50% |
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| Researcher | 6 | 9% |
| Student > Bachelor | 4 | 6% |
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