Service users' perceptions of recovery from recent‐onset psychosis and their long journey to and through psychiatric treatment

• DOI: 10.1111/inm.13175
• Publication Date: 2023-05-27T05:24:30Z
• Authors: Worku Animaw Teme...; Wai Tong Chien; Yan Li; Maritta Anneli Va...; Daniel Bressington
• Keywords: Adult; Time Factors; Journey to treatment; Recovery conceptualization; 16. Peace & justice; 300; ta3124; 3. Good health; Psychotherapy; Psychotic Disorders; Mental illness; Humans; Qualitative Research; ta316

Abstract A growing body of evidence highlights that individuals' understanding mental illness and recovery influences their health care preferences. Journeys to psychiatric settings vary across regions with different socio‐economic developmental characteristics. However, these journeys in low‐income African countries have not been well explored. This descriptive qualitative study aimed describe service users' through treatment explore conceptualizations from recent‐onset psychosis. Nineteen adults psychosis were recruited three hospitals Ethiopia for an individual semi‐structured interview. Data in‐depth face‐to‐face interviews transcribed thematically analysed. Participants' are summarized into four themes; “domination over the disturbance psychosis”, “complete medical course stay normal”, “stay active life optimal functioning”, “reconcile new reality rebuild hope life”. These perceptions reflected accounts long hurdled journey conventional settings. psychotic illness, treatment, seemed result delayed or limited Misunderstandings about only requiring a period/course full permanent should be addressed. Clinicians work alongside traditional beliefs maximize engagement promote recovery. Integrating spiritual/traditional healing services may make important contribution early initiation improving engagement.