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De-institutionalisation of people with mental illness and intellectual disability : the family perspectiveKock, Elizabeth 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MPhil (Sociology and Social Anthropology))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa has transformed its mental health service provision from in-hospital care to
community-based rehabilitation. Although the idea is sound, the process places the caregiving
families under an immense pressure. The aim of this study was to explore the
impact that the de-institutionalisation process has had on the families as they care for
their child with intellectual disability.
The study was conducted by means of qualitative, unstructured interviews with families
that have had a child de-institutionalised from Alexandra Hospital in the Western Cape.
All of the patients were diagnosed with a dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and
mental illness. Even though the patients were in group-homes or attended a day care
centre, final responsibility for the patients lay with the parents.
Three main themes emerged from the interviews that describe the impact of deinstitutionalisation,
viz. the characteristics of the family member with intellectual
disability (aggressive, abusive and self-destructive behaviour of the patient), the effect
that these characteristics had on the family (marital stress and health risks to the care
giver), and community and resource factors.
The study placed the family central to its environment and discussed the impact deinstitutionalisation
had on its environment as a whole.
It was concluded that the burden that de-institutionalisation places on the families far
exceeded their ability to cope with these circumstances. This status quo could be
improved if adequate resources and skills are given to families prior to de-institutional / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: In Suid-Afrika is geestesgesondheidsorg van hospitaliserende na gemeenskapsgebaseerde
rehabilitasie, omskep. Terwyl hierdie stap wel as lewensvatbaar mag
voorkom, plaas die proses ‘n hewige las op die sorggewende gesin. Die doel van hierdie
studie was om die omvang van die impak hiervan op ‘n gesin met ’n lid met intellektuele
gestremdheid en psiegiatriese siekte, te bepaal – nadat so ‘n pasient uit die inrigting
ontslaan is.
Die ondersoek is uitgevoer by wyse van kwalitatiewe, ongestruktureerde onderhoude met
gesinne wie se lede met die diagnose uitgeplaas is deur die Alexandra Hospitaal in die
Wes-Kaap. Elkeen van die pasïente is gediagnoseer met ernstige intellektuele
gestremdheid, asook bykomende gedragsafwykings. Ten spyte van die feit dat die
betrokke pasïente deur groepshuise of dagsorg eenhede versorg word, bly hulle hul ouers
se verantwoordelikheid.
Drie temas het ontstaan wat die impak van ontslag uit die inrigting omskryf, te wete die
karaktertrekke van die gestremde gesinslid (aggressie, misbruikende en vernielsugtige
gedrag van die pasïent), die effek van hierdie karaktertrekke op die gesin (stres op die
huwelik en potensiële gesondheidsrisiko wat dit vir die versorger inhou), en die
gemeenskap en ondersteunende faktore.
Tydens die ondersoek is die gesin sentraal geplaas ten opsigte van die omgewing. Die
impak van ontslag van die gediagnoseerde pasïent uit die inrigting op die omgewing as
geheel, word bespreek.
Daar is tot die slotsom gekom dat die vermoë van die gesin wat die las moet dra as
gevolg van die ontslag, ver oorspan word. Hierdie toedrag van sake sou egter verlig kon
word indien toereikende hulpbronne en vaardighede aan sulke gesinne beskikbaar gestel
word alvorens so ‘n pasïent ontslaan is.
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An assessment of needs of the mentally retarded in the community of district 22 (sub-district 222) KwaZulu-NatalWebster, Joyce 30 November 2003 (has links)
The system of care for persons suffering from mental retardation is in a state of upheaval. Considering the mentally handicapped as holistic beings, this study explored and assessed the needs of those residing in the community of District 22 (sub-district 222), KwaZulu-Natal, thus facilitating the planning of care and care facilities for these individuals to enable them to function optimally in the community. To accomplish this purpose, specific objectives were formulated.
A quantitative, exploratory and descriptive study based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory was carried out, using 167 respondents. The study revealed that despite being mentally retarded, they were still regarded as valuable members of the community, their needs did not differ from the needs of others in the rest of the world and that mental retardation is still rated low in the prioritization of health problems, hence the lack of resources and support needed for the rehabilitation of such persons. / Health Studies / M.A. (Health Studies)
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An assessment of needs of the mentally retarded in the community of district 22 (sub-district 222) KwaZulu-NatalWebster, Joyce 30 November 2003 (has links)
The system of care for persons suffering from mental retardation is in a state of upheaval. Considering the mentally handicapped as holistic beings, this study explored and assessed the needs of those residing in the community of District 22 (sub-district 222), KwaZulu-Natal, thus facilitating the planning of care and care facilities for these individuals to enable them to function optimally in the community. To accomplish this purpose, specific objectives were formulated.
A quantitative, exploratory and descriptive study based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory was carried out, using 167 respondents. The study revealed that despite being mentally retarded, they were still regarded as valuable members of the community, their needs did not differ from the needs of others in the rest of the world and that mental retardation is still rated low in the prioritization of health problems, hence the lack of resources and support needed for the rehabilitation of such persons. / Health Studies / M.A. (Health Studies)
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Community-based support groups for mental health care users : a social constructionist approachMeiring, Leana 11 1900 (has links)
High prevalence of mental illness in South African and limited Mental Health Care (MHC) resources call for ways to supplement the overburdened system to meet the rehabilitative and supportive needs of service users as stipulated in the MHC Act no. 17 of 2002. Various psychological, social, and financial difficulties plaguing MHC users require holistic treatment intervention to help them cope with their conditions. This study explored the meaning of a Tshwane District community-based support group for MHC out-patients to help illuminate the value the group had for the members. A Social Constructionist epistemology informed the qualitative research approach. Data were collected by conducting semi-structured interviews and employing a collage-making method. The main themes illuminated by thematic analysis suggest that the group provided the members with a sense of belonging, mental and physical mobilisation and stimulation, a source of support, multiple learning experiences, and contributed to personal transformation and growth. / Psychology / M.A. (Social Science (Research Consultation))
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Community-based support groups for mental health care users : a social constructionist approachMeiring, Leana 11 1900 (has links)
High prevalence of mental illness in South African and limited Mental Health Care (MHC) resources call for ways to supplement the overburdened system to meet the rehabilitative and supportive needs of service users as stipulated in the MHC Act no. 17 of 2002. Various psychological, social, and financial difficulties plaguing MHC users require holistic treatment intervention to help them cope with their conditions. This study explored the meaning of a Tshwane District community-based support group for MHC out-patients to help illuminate the value the group had for the members. A Social Constructionist epistemology informed the qualitative research approach. Data were collected by conducting semi-structured interviews and employing a collage-making method. The main themes illuminated by thematic analysis suggest that the group provided the members with a sense of belonging, mental and physical mobilisation and stimulation, a source of support, multiple learning experiences, and contributed to personal transformation and growth. / Psychology / M.A. (S.S. (Research Consultation))
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The feasability of implementing community based care for moderately mentally-retarded persons in a specific centre in Port ElizabethNgcanga, Nosipho Margaret 11 1900 (has links)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the possibility of implementing community based care for moderately mentally retarded persons in a specific centre in the Port Elizabeth area. The objectives of the study were to identify • the needs of the moderately mentally retarded children. • the physical, psychosocial and vocational rehabilitation means of meeting these needs. • how involved the communities, parents and government were in the care of moderately mentally retarded children. A quantitative, exploratmy and descriptive design was used. A sample of 50 moderately mentally retarded children was utilised. Data were collected by means of questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The major research findings indicate that community care for MMRPs could only be feasible with sufficient resources, expertise and community involvement. All these aspects appeared to be lacking in the centre where this research was conducted raising questions as to benefits which the mentally retarded children and their parents and the community could derive from these services. However recommendations were made on identified shortcomings, problems and needs. / Health Science / M.A.(Nursing Science)
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The feasability of implementing community based care for moderately mentally-retarded persons in a specific centre in Port ElizabethNgcanga, Nosipho Margaret 11 1900 (has links)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the possibility of implementing community based care for moderately mentally retarded persons in a specific centre in the Port Elizabeth area. The objectives of the study were to identify • the needs of the moderately mentally retarded children. • the physical, psychosocial and vocational rehabilitation means of meeting these needs. • how involved the communities, parents and government were in the care of moderately mentally retarded children. A quantitative, exploratmy and descriptive design was used. A sample of 50 moderately mentally retarded children was utilised. Data were collected by means of questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The major research findings indicate that community care for MMRPs could only be feasible with sufficient resources, expertise and community involvement. All these aspects appeared to be lacking in the centre where this research was conducted raising questions as to benefits which the mentally retarded children and their parents and the community could derive from these services. However recommendations were made on identified shortcomings, problems and needs. / Health Science / M.A.(Nursing Science)
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