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July 4, 2026Psychopathology

Involuntary hospitalization for treatment: Triangulation of Perspectives of patients, relatives, and professionals

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SLSara Kærn LinstowKJKatrine Schepelern JohansenMHMads Gram Henriksen

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Qualitative study explores differences in perspectives of patients, relatives, and professionals on involuntary hospitalization outcomes, suggesting complexities in treatment approaches.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the differing perspectives of patients, relatives, and professionals regarding involuntary hospitalization for treatment.
  • Qualitative interviews conducted with patients during stabilized phases after involuntary hospitalization.
  • Triangulation of perspectives from patients, relatives, and professionals involved in the hospitalization.
  • Thematic analysis of interview data to understand varied experiences and expectations.
  • Divergences identified regarding the need for involuntary hospitalization and expectations from treatment.
  • Most patients felt they did not need treatment, while professionals and relatives considered hospitalization necessary.
  • All participants highlighted the hospital's lack of capacity to meet needs.

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Linstow et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a48a4c689561a0c2d78de30https://doi.org/10.1159/000552615
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