TY - JOUR
T1 - Prior Experiences of Behavioral Health Treatment among Uninsured Young Adults Served in a Psychiatric Crisis Setting
AU - Narendorf, Sarah Carter
AU - Wagner, Richard
AU - Fedoravicius, Nicole
AU - Washburn, Micki
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2017, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.
PY - 2017/10/1
Y1 - 2017/10/1
N2 - This study qualitatively explored the past treatment experiences of uninsured young adults who sought public emergency psychiatric care. Qualitative interviews were conducted with a racially diverse sample of 55 young adults (ages 18–25) using a semi-structured interview guide, and analyzed using a team-based open coding approach. Findings emerged in three broad areas—provider-related factors, treatment-related factors, and environmental factors. Young adults talked about the importance of providers respecting and listening to them, the perceived advantages and disadvantages of therapy and medication treatment, and aspects of the environment that resulted in positive and negative experiences, particularly in inpatient settings. Providers need to convey respect and caring that transcends job duties and provide tangible skills and supports.
AB - This study qualitatively explored the past treatment experiences of uninsured young adults who sought public emergency psychiatric care. Qualitative interviews were conducted with a racially diverse sample of 55 young adults (ages 18–25) using a semi-structured interview guide, and analyzed using a team-based open coding approach. Findings emerged in three broad areas—provider-related factors, treatment-related factors, and environmental factors. Young adults talked about the importance of providers respecting and listening to them, the perceived advantages and disadvantages of therapy and medication treatment, and aspects of the environment that resulted in positive and negative experiences, particularly in inpatient settings. Providers need to convey respect and caring that transcends job duties and provide tangible skills and supports.
KW - Crisis care
KW - Treatment experience
KW - Uninsured
KW - Young adult
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U2 - 10.1007/s10597-017-0150-7
DO - 10.1007/s10597-017-0150-7
M3 - Article
C2 - 28676940
AN - SCOPUS:85021825787
SN - 0010-3853
VL - 53
SP - 782
EP - 792
JO - Community mental health journal
JF - Community mental health journal
IS - 7
ER -