RT Journal Article
T1 'I do not know where it comes from, I am suspicious of some childhood trauma' association of trauma with psychosis according to the experience of those affected
A1 Hurtado, María M.
A1 Villena-Jimena, Amelia
A1 Quemada, Casta
A1 Morales-Asencio, José Miguel
K1 Psychosis
K1 Psychotic  disorder
K1 Trauma
K1 Focus  group
K1 In-depth interviews
K1 Qualitative research
K1 Psicosis
K1 Trastorno psicótico
K1 Trauma
K1 Grupo focal
K1 Entrevistas en profundidad
K1 Investigación cualitativa
AB Background: Trauma-related symptoms are often experienced after a first psychotic episode. Objective: In this study, we conduct a qualitative analysis of referred traumatic experiences of outpatients diagnosed with psychotic disorders. Method: Focus groups were formed and in-depth interviews conducted with 30 participants, focusing on their experience with the disorder and the health care received. Given the frequency with which trauma and psychosis have been associated in the scientific literature, the nature of this relation is addressed as a secondary objective, via a qualitative analysis.Results: Analysis revealed two main themes in the patients’ discourse. On many occasions, traumatic experiences were related to the development of the disorder. Although most participants referred to traumatic experiences during childhood, episodes during adult life were also reported, which may have triggered the disorder. The second theme was that of the interlocking relationship between the psychotic experience and certain coercive practices undergone during the provision of health care for psychosis, and the traumatic effects thus generated.Conclusions: The participants considered both themes to be highly important. Accordingly, these issues should be carefully assessed and managed in order to provide appropriate person centred care
PB Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group
SN 2000-8198
YR 2021
FD 2021-07-22
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/4527
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/4527
LA en
NO Hurtado MM, Villena-Jimena A, Quemada C, Morales-Asencio JM. 'I do not know where it comes from, I am suspicious of some childhood trauma' association of trauma with psychosis according to the experience of those affected. Eur J Psychotraumatol. 2021 Jul 22;12(1):1940759
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RD Apr 7, 2025