Zusammenfassung
Anliegen Wie erleben Partner postpartal psychisch erkrankter Frauen die Erkrankung und psychiatrische
Versorgung?
Methode Narrativ-biografische Interviews mit 13 Partnern. Analyse mittels Grounded-Theory-Methodologie.
Ergebnisse Fremdheit dominiert das Erleben der Partner in den Bereichen Beziehung zur Partnerin,
Wahrnehmung der psychischen Störung sowie der psychiatrischen Versorgung.
Schlussfolgerung Empfehlenswert sind die stärkere Berücksichtigung der Bedürfnisse der Partner sowie
ihr Einbezug in die Behandlung der Partnerin zur Unterstützung des Familiensystems.
Abstract
Objective This study explores men’s perceptions of their partners’ postpartum psychiatric disorders
and their experiences of acute mental health care.
Methods Interviews were conducted with 13 men who had experienced postpartum psychiatric
disorders of their partners. Data were analysed using grounded theory methodology.
Results Fathers were affected by their partners’ postpartum psychiatric disorder and inpatient
treatment. The core category found is the experience of strangeness. The men were
faced with a changed partner, an unknown disorder and a confusing mental health care
system.
Conclusion Fathers wanted to support their partners but felt rarely noticed by mental health
care providers. Increased awareness of fathers’ needs, such as being informed and
involved in their partner’s care planning, is recommended to promote the whole family
system.
Schlüsselwörter
Partner - Väter - postpartal - psychisch erkrankte Mütter
Keywords
partner - father - postpartal - mentally ill mothers
