A survey of patient satisfaction with and subjective experiences of treatment with antipsychotic medication

Abstract

The results were consistent with previous studies. Patients were satisfied with their medication and reported that it was helpful. However, closer examination of the data revealed that they were experiencing side effects from medication that they felt were not effectively managed by mental health professionals. The clinical implications inferred from the findings provide an indication of best practice, and could be a point of reference for future research and development into clinical practice. Further research is warranted into understanding and measuring patients' subjective experiences and satisfaction with antipsychotic medication.