The experience of weight gain as a result of taking second-generation antipsychotic medications: The mental health consumer perspective
Journal article
Usher, Kim, Park, Tanya and Foster, Kim Narelle. (2012). The experience of weight gain as a result of taking second-generation antipsychotic medications: The mental health consumer perspective. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. 20(9), pp. 801 - 806. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.12019
Authors | Usher, Kim, Park, Tanya and Foster, Kim Narelle |
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Abstract | This interpretive qualitative study aimed to describe and construct the meaning of the experience of living with the weight gain associated with second-generation antipsychotics. A qualitative study that incorporated the tenets of phenomenology and utilized in-depth interviews was conducted with eight mental health consumers. Thematic analysis resulted in three themes: Grappling with the weight; Living with the consequences of being overweight; and Experiencing negative emotions about the weight gain. The findings indicate that consumers struggle to manage the insatiable appetite and the related weight gain associated with second-generation antipsychotic medication, as well as the numerous associated physical and emotional issues. Adherence with prescribed second-generation antipsychotic medication was also affected and a number of the participants indicated they had ceased or considered ceasing their medication because of the weight gain associated with the drugs. |
Keywords | medication management; mental health; psychotropic medications; qualitative methodology; weight gain |
Year | 2012 |
Journal | Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing |
Journal citation | 20 (9), pp. 801 - 806 |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. |
ISSN | 1351-0126 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.12019 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84885180153 |
Page range | 801 - 806 |
Research Group | School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
Editors | L. Elliott |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8q6vy/the-experience-of-weight-gain-as-a-result-of-taking-second-generation-antipsychotic-medications-the-mental-health-consumer-perspective
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