RT Journal Article
T1 Users remain overlooked: Shared decision-making processes for people with anxiety disorders
A1 Villena Jimena, Amelia
A1 Hurtado, María M.
A1 Gómez Ocaña, Clara
A1 Amor, Gisela
A1 Vega-Núñez, Amanda
A1 Morales-Asencio, José Miguel
K1 Salud mental
K1 Angustia
K1 Toma de decisiones
AB Introduction: An essential aspect of mental health treatment and recovery is the degree of involvement by health service users in the process. Aim/Question: Explore the values, demands and preferences of persons diagnosed with anxiety disorders, their participation in the treatment provided, and the response of the health system in this regard. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted, with 51 participants. Nine focus groups and four in-depth interviews took place. Results: Three broad categories were identified: (1) diagnosis; (2) treatment options offered and shared decision-making; and (3) coping with the disorder. Sometimes patients do not receive enough information to cover their needs. A trend towards drug prescription as a first approach was observed, while active coping based on exposure to anxiogenic situations was indicated as the most effective option. Conclusion: Shared decision-making is a necessary aspect of treatment, and the therapeutic process should be adapted to match the service user's preferences, values and needs. Implications for the Practice: This research identifies the needs of patients diagnosed with anxiety disorders and promotes, therefore, from healthcare professionals and services, the provision of measures to meet these needs.
PB Wiley
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/32462
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/32462
LA eng
NO Villena, Amelia, María M. Hurtado, Clara Gómez, Gisela Amor, Amanda Vega and José Miguel Morales-Asencio. 2024. “ Users remain overlooked: Shared decision-making processes for people with anxiety disorders.” Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 00(0): 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.13095
NO Funding for open access charge: Universidad de Málaga / CBUA
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 20 ene 2026