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DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-986410
© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York
Patientenbeteiligung in der Psychiatrie - eine kritische Bestandsaufnahme
Patient Participation in German Psychiatry - A Critical ReviewPublication History
Publication Date:
28 March 2008 (online)


Zusammenfassung
Anliegen Es wird ein Überblick über den aktuellen Stand und neue Ansätze der Patientenbeteiligung in der deutschen Psychiatrie gegeben. Methode Literaturrecherche. Ergebnisse Die meisten psychiatrischen Patienten wünschen Information und Beteiligung bei medizinischen Entscheidungen. Patientenvertreter möchten auf politischer Ebene partizipieren. Die politischen und gesetzlichen Grundlagen sind geschaffen und erste Ergebnisse zeigen positive Effekte. Schlussfolgerungen Es gibt gerade auf psychiatrischem Gebiet noch keine flächendeckende Implementierung der Patientenbeteiligung. Neue Ansätze zielen jedoch auf einen stärkeren Einbezug der Betroffenen.
Abstract
Objective A comprehensive review of the present state and new approaches of patient participation in German psychiatry was conducted. Methods Literature search. Results Most psychiatric patients wish to be informed about their disease and treatment options and express a desire for participation in medical decisions. Patient representatives want to participate in political decisions concerning health care. There have been political and legal improvements in recent years, including the implementation of a federal government commissioner for patient issues and the publication of patients' rights. With regard to potential effects of programs promoting patient participation, there are almost no results available for German psychiatry. Pilot studies have demonstrated the feasibility of user involvement and shared decision making in mental health and have also shown favourable outcomes. Conclusions Until now there has been no general implementation of user involvement in all areas of German psychiatry. However, the desire of patients to participate in all levels of health care system will tend to increase within the next years. Thus, it seems important for physicians to develop new skills in order to meet the participation and information needs of their patients.
Schlüsselwörter
Patientenbeteiligung - Nutzerbeteiligung - Shared Decision Making - partizipative Entscheidungsfindung - Empowerment
Key words
patient participation - user involvement - shared decision making - empowerment