The medication experience of adolescents with mood disorders:a qualitative research
10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2025.10.011
- VernacularTitle:青少年心境障碍患者用药体验的质性研究
- Author:
Bing DU
1
;
Ziyi ZHANG
1
;
Min YIN
1
Author Information
1. 730000 兰州市 兰州大学护理学院
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Mood Disorders;
Adolescents;
Medication Experience;
Pediatric Nursing;
Qualitative Research
- From:
Chinese Journal of Nursing
2025;60(10):1223-1229
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective The aim of this study is to explore the medication experience of adolescents with mood disorders,providing references for promoting their medication adherence.Methods Descriptive qualitative research was utilized.A total of 16 teenager patients with mood disorders from a tertiary A hospital in Lanzhou City,were selected for semi-structured interviews by purposive sampling.The data was analyzed by the Colaizzi 7-step analysis method.Results A total of 4 themes were extracted.①Cognitive experiences(Confusion and rejection at the initial stage;acceptance and compromise with time;self-stigmatization of medication).②Emotional experiences(expectations of medication effects at the initial stage;concerns and fears about side effects;anxiety of long-term medication;disappointment of the effect;desire for medication reduction).③Behavioral experiences(helpless persistence;poor medication behavior;coping with medication stigma on campus;traumatic experience of suicide by taking an overdose).④Multiple obstacles to the medication(family prejudice and misconceptions about medication;lack of acceptance and understanding by peers;lack of care and communication from health professionals;shortage of mental healthcare resources;limited access to medication information).Conclusion In the process of medication,the cognitive and emotional experience of adolescent patients with mood disorders showed multiple and changing characteristics,and there were behavioral experiences of poor medication compliance and poor coping style.At the same time,adolescents expressed diverse needs for medication.In the future,we should actively explore patient-centered personalized nursing according to the dynamic experience and demand of adolescents for drug treatment.
