SynthesisThe International journal of social psychiatry2026
Caregivers' Perspectives Regarding the Use of Psychotropic Medication in Children and Young Adults: A Systematic Review.
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- Personalized Perioperative Opioid Strategies in Children: Focus on Methadone, Pharmacogenomics and Prevention of Persistent Postoperative Opioid Use.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe use of psychotropic medications in children and adolescents is increasing worldwide. However, caregivers' perspectives regarding the use of these medications in young people remain underexplored.
aimsTo explore caregivers' perspectives towards the use of psychotropic medications in the treatment of mental disorders in young people.
methodA systematic search was conducted across five databases (MEDLINE (ALL), Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Scopus) using a search strategy encompassing the concepts 'psychotropic medications', 'mental health', 'attitudes', 'young people', and 'caregivers' to identify relevant records published up to 25 March 2024. Records were screened by title and abstract against predefined criteria, followed by full-text review. Data were synthesised and presented in tables. Quality assessment was conducted using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool.
resultsAfter screening 1,296 records, 17 studies were eligible for inclusion. Findings were categorised into caregiver attitudes (
conclusionThis review emphasises the importance of acknowledging and addressing caregiver concerns and actively involving them in the decision-making process. The substantial heterogeneity in study designs, measures, and participant characteristics reinforces the need for future research to employ validated instruments alongside both qualitative and interventional approaches to capture caregiver perspectives and the contextual factors that shape them.
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