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Development of the My Medicines and Me (M3Q) side effect questionnaire for mental health patients: a qualitative study

Authors :
Deena Ashoorian
Daniel Rock
Rowan Davidson
Rhonda Clifford
Liza Seubert
Source :
Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology. 5:289-303
Publication Year :
2015
Publisher :
SAGE Publications, 2015.

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the acceptability, content validity and usability of the My Medicines and Me (M3Q) self-report side effect questionnaire. Methods: Eight focus groups consisting of mental health patients, carers, general practitioners, psychiatrists, mental health nurses and pharmacists were conducted, involving 78 participants. Two researchers independently examined the transcriptions and analysed the data thematically using an inductive method. Results: The findings supported changes to the formatting, length and phrasing of questions in the original version of the questionnaire. Although the groups provided differing views on the usability of the M3Q in clinical practice, the patient and carer groups were unconditionally in favour of such a tool to be used systematically to describe patients’ subjective experiences with side effects. Conclusion: The differing contribution made by all groups involved in the administration and completion of the M3Q assisted with content validity of the questionnaire. The acceptability and usability of this novel side effect questionnaire was also explored, with many participants agreeing it was a necessary tool for a patient centred approach to treatment. Following implementation of the changes to the current format of the questionnaire, investigation into the uptake and use in clinical practice should be carried out.

Details

ISSN :
20451261 and 20451253
Volume :
5
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....e4bb42e64ed0b16c201f38ac76a39581
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/2045125315598466