Users of a Psychosocial Care Center: a study of their social outcomes about psychiatric treatment

Authors

  • Rubiane Rodrigues Mostazo Universidade Estadual de Campinas; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas; Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Débora Isane Ratner Kirschbaum Universidade Estadual de Campinas; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692003000600013

Keywords:

mental health, social psychology, nursing, deinstitutionalization

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze representations users of a psychosocial care center construct about psychiatric treatment. Interviews were held with 11 individuals at a Psychosocial Care Center. Data were analyzed through content analysis, according to Bardin, using the Moscovician social representation theory as a methodological-theoretical reference framework. Data analysis allowed us to define three categories. The first category - treatment is to be medicated- contains issues like medication as psychiatric treatment, the effects of treatment, various professionals involved and their participation in treatment. The second category - treatment is to be cared for (or not) - was outlined as: care in psychiatric treatment, violence and closed institutions. The third category - treatment is to be active- was based on: treatment and occupational therapy, psychiatric treatment and work. We concluded that the representations about psychiatric treatment are closely linked to the use of medication and to the physician as the precursor of the treatment.

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Published

2003-12-01

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 6 (2003)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Users of a Psychosocial Care Center: a study of their social outcomes about psychiatric treatment. (2003). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 11(6), 786-791. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692003000600013