Relapse in involuntary substance treatment: a transversal study

Objective: To evaluate the associations between relapse and admissions (voluntary and involuntary) in a sample of patients with substance dependence. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study undertaken at a private medical therapeutic community specialised in treating addiction, located in a rural area of São Paulo, Brazil. Sociodemographic characteristics, the University of Rhode Island Change Assessment Scale (URICA), Stages Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV-SCID were used. Results: Relapse was associated with low family income (P = .006) and contemplation motivational stage (P<0.05). Nevertheless, no significant differences between individuals who were admitted involuntarily (64%) and voluntarily (54%) were observed (P = 0.683) in terms of relapses. Conclusions: In this sample, the relapse outcome in involuntary admissions was no different from the voluntary ones.

Objetivo: Evaluar las asociaciones entre recaída y admisiones (voluntarias e involuntarias) en una muestra de dependientes de sustancias. Métodos: Este es un estudio transversal realizado en una comunidad médica terapéutica privada, especializada en el tratamiento de la adicción, ubicada en una zona rural de São Paulo, Brasil. Se utilizaron las características sociodemográficas, la Escala de Evaluación de Cambios de la Universidad de Rhode Island (URICA), la Escala de Evaluación de la Etapa de Preparación y Tratamiento (SOCRATES), el Inventario de Ansiedad de Beck (BAI), el Inventario de Depresión de Beck (BDI) y la Entrevista Clínica Estructurada para DSM-IV-SCID. Resultados: La recaída se asoció con bajos ingresos familiares (p = 0,006) y contemplación de la etapa motivacional (p < 0,05). Sin embargo, no se observaron diferencias significativas entre los individuos que ingresaron involuntariamente (64%) y los voluntarios (54%) (p = 0,683) en términos de recaídas. Conclusiones: En esta muestra, el resultado de la recaída en admisiones involuntarias no fue diferente que en los voluntarios.

O manejo da internação psiquiátrica compulsória por profissionais de saúde em seu cotidiano / La gestión de la hospitalización psiquiátrica obligatoria por profesionales de salud en su curso diario / The management of compulsory psychiatric hospitalization by health professionals in their daily practice

Resumo As internações psiquiátricas compulsórias (IPC) têm sido amplamente discutidas, ressaltando tensões entre seu aumento expressivo e o que preconiza a reforma psiquiátrica. O objetivo deste artigo é compreender os sentidos produzidos com equipes de saúde mental sobre IPC e seus desafios cotidianos. Para tanto, criamos seis grupos focais com profissionais de um hospital psiquiátrico. Os encontros foram audiogravados e as transcrições analisadas qualitativamente, com destaque aos sentidos construídos sobre IPC e seus desafios no cotidiano. Nossa análise aponta que, embora os profissionais façam uso dos mesmos recursos terapêuticos, a IPC se diferencia no cotidiano pela forma como é feita a admissão, que implica em baixa adesão e prorrogação da internação pela interferência do judiciário. Concluímos que o uso de IPC, para sanar questões sociais, persiste, e que o diálogo entre a justiça e a saúde é fundamental para recuperação dos princípios éticos e humanos que orientam a reforma psiquiátrica.

Resumen Las hospitalizaciones psiquiátricas obligatorias (IPC) han sido ampliamente discutidas, destacando las tensiones entre su aumento significativo y lo que aboga la reforma psiquiátrica. El objetivo de este artículo es comprender los significados que se producen con los equipos de salud mental sobre el IPC y sus desafíos diarios. Para ello, creamos seis grupos focales con profesionales de un hospital psiquiátrico. Los encuentros fueron registrados en audio y las transcripciones analizadas cualitativamente, con énfasis en los significados construidos sobre el IPC y sus desafíos en la vida diaria. Nuestro análisis muestra que, aunque los profesionales hacen uso de los mismos recursos terapéuticos, el IPC se diferencia en la vida diaria por la forma en que se realiza el ingreso, lo que implica una baja adherencia y extensión de la hospitalización por la interferencia del poder judicial. Concluimos que el uso de los IPC, para solucionar problemas sociales persiste, y que el diálogo entre justicia y salud es fundamental para recuperar los principios éticos y humanos que orientan la reforma psiquiátrica.

Abstract Compulsory psychiatric hospitalizations (CPH) have been widely discussed, highlighting tensions between their expressive increase and what the psychiatric reform advocates. This article aims to understand the meanings that are produced with mental health teams about CPH and its daily challenges. For this matter, we performed six focus groups with professionals from a psychiatric hospital. The meetings were audiotaped and the transcripts were qualitatively analyzed, highlighting the meanings constructed about CPH and its daily challenges. Our analysis shows that, although the professionals use the same therapeutic resources, the CPH differs in daily life by the way in which admission is made, which implies a low adherence and prolongation of hospitalization due to the judiciary system's interference. We conclude that the use of CPH to resolve social issues persists and that the dialogue between the justice and health is fundamental in order to recover the ethical and human principles that guide the psychiatric reform.

Encerrado a oscuras: significado de vivir con esquizofrenia para diagnosticados y sus cuidadores, Medellín-Colombia / Locked in Darkness: What Living with Schizophrenia Means to Diagnosed Patients and their Caregivers. Medellín - Colombia / Envolto na escuridão: significado de viver com esquizofrenia para os diagnosticados e seus cuidadores, Medellín, Colômbia

RESUMEN Vivir con esquizofrenia representa un enigma para todas aquellas personas que no presentan la enfermedad o conviven con alguien que la padece. Objetivo: comprender el significado de vivir con esquizofrenia para personas que presentan la enfermedad y sus familiares, quienes acudieron a una institución estatal para la atención de problemas de salud mental de alta complejidad en Colombia durante el 2014 y 2015. Materiales y método: se utilizó un enfoque cualitativo y la información fue analizada por medio del método de la teoría fundamentada. Las técnicas de recolección de información fueron ocho entrevistas a profundidad y dos grupos focales, con una participación de 21 personas diagnosticadas y sus cuidadores. Resultados: por medio de la codificación, el muestreo teórico, la comparación constante y los memos analíticos, se llegó a la categoría "Vivir con esquizofrenia es vivir encerrado, a oscuras y con los sueños truncados". Conclusiones: para los pacientes, la familia y para los cuidadores, vivir con esquizofrenia conlleva una sensación de encerramiento que afecta el proyecto de vida de unos y otros.

ABSTRACT Living with schizophrenia is an enigma to all who do not have the disease or live with someone who does. Objective: The purpose of the study was to understand what living with schizophrenia means for people with the disease and their relatives, specifically in the case of patients who sought help during 2014 and 2015 at a state institution in Colombia that is dedicated to handling highly complex mental health problems. Materials and method: A qualitative approach was employed and the grounded theory methodology was used to analyze the information, which was gathered through eight in-depth interviews and two focus groups. Twenty-one individuals took part, including xx diagnosed with schizophrenia and their caregivers. Results: Through coding, theoretical sampling, constant comparison and analytical memos, a category was established; namely, "Living with schizophrenia is living locked up and in the dark, with curtailed dreams". Conclusions: For patients, their families and caregivers, living with schizophrenia leads to a sense of confinement that affects all their lives.

RESUMO Viver com esquizofrenia representa um enigma para todas aquelas pessoas que não apresentam a doença ou convivem com alguém que a padece. Objetivo: compreender o significado de viver com esquizofrenia para pessoas que apresentam a doença e seus familiares, que recorriam a uma instituição estatal para o atendimento de problemas de saúde mental de alta complexidade na Colômbia durante 2014 e 2015. Métodos: foi utilizada uma abordagem qualitativa, e a informação foi analisada por meio do método da teoria fundamentada. As técnicas de coleta de informação foram oito entrevistas a profundidade e dois grupos focais, com a participação de 21 pessoas diagnosticadas e seus cuidadores. Resultados: por meio da codificação, da amostragem teórica, da comparação constante e dos relatórios analíticos, chegou-se à categoria Viver com esquizofrenia é viver preso, às escuras, e com os sonhos interrompidos. Conclusões: para os pacientes, para a família e para os cuidadores, viver com esquizofrenia implica uma sensação de encerramento que afeta o projeto de vida de todos.

Cessation of dangerousness status: an analysis of 224 reports from the Instituto de Perícias Heitor Carrilho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Objectives: To evaluate factors related to dangerousness cessation at the end of involuntary commitment based on an analysis of expert reports. In light of the current legal requirement of dangerousness cessation as a pre-requisite for prison or internment release of individuals subjected to the safety measure, we sought elements to reflect on the practice of expert examiners in charge of making this decision. Methods: The authors revised 224 expert psychiatric dangerousness cessation reports released 2011 through 2014 and collected data for a statistical analysis. Results: The following variables were associated with positive risk cessation assessments: no inadequate behavior (according to the assistant professionals), no productive psychotic symptoms, no negative symptoms, presence of insight, presence of a support network, and no psychoactive substance abuse. The following variables were associated with negative dangerousness cessation decisions: early onset of malfunction, lack of insight, negative attitudes, active signs of major mental illness, presence of impulsiveness, poor response to treatment, presence of plans lacking feasibility, exposure to destabilizing factors, lack of personal support, and presence of stress. Conclusions: In this study we were able to identify factors associated with dangerousness in a sample of expert reports. The knowledge of factors linked to a higher risk of recidivism in illegal activities or violent behavior is crucial for decision-making regarding the release of offenders after their legally established period of involuntary commitment.

A internação psiquiátrica compulsória e involuntária: aspectos técnicos e éticos / Psychiatric compulsory and involuntary hospital admission: ethical and technical issues

Introdução: A internação psiquiátrica pode ser: voluntária; involuntária; compulsória. Esta última é determinada pela autoridade judicial não podendo ser questionada em seu aspecto legal, entretanto cabem questionamentos quanto aos aspectos técnicos e éticos. Objetivo: Discutir como a Equipe Multiprofissional de uma enfermaria psiquiátrica que vivencia o cuidado ao paciente em internação compulsória. Método: estudo de caso descritivo, compreensivo, por meio de pesquisa quantiqualitativa, no Serviço de Internação Psiquiátrica do Hospital de Clínicas Dr. Alberto Lima, no município de Macapá- AP. Participaram os servidores maiores de 18 anos, de ambos os sexos, de locais e níveis socioeconômicos variados e que assinaram o Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido. Coleta de dados: utilizou-se o questionário sociodemográfico e econômico e foram feitas entrevistas semiestruturadas. Foi realizado Grupo Focal (GF), em que se apresentaram os discursos elaborados, a fim de que, diante dos diferentes entendimentos, os discursos espontâneos analisados fossem apresentados aos entrevistados da equipe multiprofissional e, para isso, foi estabelecida uma conversa sobre a realidade vivenciada. Para o tratamento dos dados qualitativos, aplicou-se a técnica do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo (DSC); os dados quantitativos foram expressos pelo pacote Excel e analisados por meio do software Bioestat 5.3. Resultados: Destacaram-se características da Enfermaria Psiquiátrica e a caracterização sociodemográfica e clínica das internações. A equipe é predominantemente do sexo feminino, a maior parte trabalha em outros serviços e possui nível de escolaridade superior completo. A partir das entrevistas, emergiram os DSCs, apresentados por categoria, as ancoragens, vistas como desafios éticos identificados sob a ótica da vivência do cuidado. O estudo mostrou que há empatia dos profissionais com o sofrimento das mães e familiares das pessoas com transtornos mentais e que precisam internação compulsória e consideram que a internação compulsória é uma forma de tratamento, desde que bem indicada. Os participantes destacaram que a ordem médica deveria valer mais que a ordem judicial na determinação da internação compulsória. O Grupo Focal fez emergir as categorias: A difícil experiência do cuidar em internação involuntária/ compulsória; Incipiência da RAPS; Obstáculos para o cuidar de qualidade na internação compulsória e involuntária. Os desafios éticos de cuidar dos pacientes psiquiátricos internados contra a vontade foram revelados pelas ancoragens isoladas nos DSCs: os apenados são pessoas com comportamento inadequado; autoritarismo e paternalismo no tratamento da pessoa com transtorno mental; empatia com o sofrimento familiar; internação psiquiátrica compulsória amparada em sólida avaliação e indicação técnicas; judicialização da saúde e as questões éticas e técnicas desta prática; internação psiquiátrica é necessária, mas somente por avaliação da equipe técnica; justiça não tem poder para avaliar a pessoa se tem ou não indicação para a internação psiquiátrica. Considerações Finais: os profissionais, diante de fatos impositivos pela justiça nas internações psiquiátricas involuntárias/ compulsórias, elegem como prioridade o diálogo entre o Judiciário e os profissionais de saúde como caminho para um possível consenso entre esses segmentos, sem minimizar a responsabilidade de cada um, com o intuito único de prestar atenção adequada e com qualidade à pessoa envolvida no processo de internação compulsória.

Introduction: Psychiatric hospital admission can be: voluntary; involuntary; compulsory. The last one is legally enforced, it cannot be questioned in its legal aspect, however there can be questioning on technical and ethical issues. Objective: To discuss how the Multiprofessional Team of a Psychiatric Ward to experience a patients health care in compulsory hospitalization. Method: descriptive, comprehensive case study by means of quanti-qualitative research at the Psychiatric Admission Service of Hospital de Clínicas Dr. Alberto Lima in the municipality of Macapá Amapá State, Brazil. Male and female healthcare professionals over 18 years of age from varied places and socioeconomic status participated in the study, who signed the Free Informed Consent Form. Data collection: the questionnaire on economic and sociodemographic status was used, as well as semi-structured interviews were carried out. The Focus Group (FG) was held and the elaborated discourses were presented so that the analyzed spontaneous accounts, due to their different understandings, were presented to the participants of the multiprofessional team. Thus, a conversation on the experienced reality was established. The technique of the Discourse of the Collective Subject (DCS) was applied to analyze the qualitative data; quantitative data were expressed by the Excel package and analyzed by means of the Bioestat 5.3 software. Results: Psychiatric Nursing characteristics as well as the sociodemographic and clinical profile of the hospital admissions stood out. Females prevail in the team, most of them work in other services and have complete Higher Education level. From the interviews, the DCSs emerged, presented by category, the anchorages viewed as ethical challenges and identified in the light of lived caring. The study showed the empathy between the professionals and the suffering of mothers and family members of the mentally-ill who need compulsory hospital admission, and they consider it a way of treatment as long as it is well referred. The participants pointed out that a medical order should outstand a legal order in order to determine compulsory admission. The following categories emerged from the Focus Group: The hard experience of caring for the involuntary/compulsory admitted ones; The incipience of the Psychosocial Care Network; Obstacles for the quality care of those undergoing involuntary and compulsory hospital admission. The ethical challenges to care for psychiatric patients hospitalized against their will were unfolded by the isolated anchorages in the DCSs: the convicts are improperly behaved people; authoritarianism and patronizing in the treatment of people with mental disorders; empathy towards family suffering; compulsory psychiatric admission grounded in sound assessment and technical referral; healthcare judicialization and ethical and technical issues in this practice; psychiatric admission is necessary, but only if assessed by a technical team; justice has no power to assess whether a person can be referred to a psychiatric hospital admission or not. Final considerations: due to court orders for involuntary/compulsory hospital admissions, professionals find dialogue as the priority between judicial officers and healthcare professionals as a way for them to come to an agreement, without minimizing the responsibility of any parties, aiming at delivering proper and quality care to the person involved in the process of compulsory hospital admission.

A Study of Attitudes toward the Mentally Ill in Pohang Community / 신경정신의학

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to get basic data to develop plan and strategy of com-munity mental health in Pohang city by identifying attitudes toward mentally ill in Pohang community. METHODS: The subjects of this study are the 491 persons aged between 20 and 59 who live in Pohang. Methods of selection for the subjects based on multistage stratified cluster sampling, i.e. by sex, by age, by place of residence("Up", "Myeon", "Dong"), and by ratio to total populations. Tool of the study is Community Attitudes to the Mentally Ill Inventory(CAMI). RESULTS: 1) The residents of Pohang community showed positive attitude in 'Benevolence' and 'Community mental health ideology' subscale and negative attitude in 'Authoritarianism' and 'Social restric-tiveness' subscale. Therefore community mental health project in Pohang city will be established and activated easily. 2) Aged group had more authoritative, social restrictive and less community mental health oriented attitude. 3) The lower educated group had more authoritative, social restrictive and less benevolent, community mental health oriented attitude. 4) The unmarried group had less authoritative, less social restrictive attitude. 5) The home-owners had more authoritative, more social restrictive attitude. 6) The opinion leaders had more authoritative and less community mental health oriented attitude. 7) The respondents whose family had used mental health services had less benevolent attitude. The respondents who themselves had used mental health services had more authoritative, less benevolent and community mental health oriented attitude. CONCLUSIONS: Therefore, it will be necessary to give public information and education for those who have negative attitude groups of aged, low educated, home-owners, opinion leaders and respondents who themselves or whose family had used mental health services. If resource could be made of persons of positive attitude groups of younger aged, highly educated and unmarried, community mental health project will be more efficient.