Medication challenges for patients with severe mental illness: experience and views of patients, caregivers and mental health care workers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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• 作者：Masunga K. Iseselo ; Joel Seme Ambikile
• 关键词：Psychotropic medication ; Mental disorders ; Patients ; Caregiver
• 刊名：International Journal of Mental Health Systems
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：December 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：11
• 期：1
• 全文大小：1128KB
• 刊物主题：Psychiatry; Clinical Psychology; Health Administration;
• 出版者：BioMed Central
• ISSN：1752-4458
• 卷排序：11

文摘

BackgroundManagement of patients with mental disorders is inadequate in the majority of low and middle income countries. The main treatment modality for patients with severe mental disorders in these countries is mainly pharmacological approach. Patients face many challenges in meeting medication needs. In this context, high percentages of individuals who have severe mental disorders are not treated. Regular and adequate supplies of appropriate, safe and affordable medications are some of the important aspects required for provision of quality mental health services. Psychotropic medications are an important component of holistic care that provides treatment options for those suffering from mental illnesses. In Tanzania, mental health services face many challenges including inadequate mental health care providers, infrastructure, and medication supply. Relapse is a common problem among patients attending mental health facilities. This study is aimed at exploring views and experiences of patients, caregivers and mental health care providers on the psychotropic medication in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania