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Day treatment programs for adults with severe and persistent mental illness: Effectiveness measured in rates of recidivismGatfield, Pamela Jo' 01 January 2003 (has links)
This study measured the effectiveness of rehabilitative day treatment (RDT) programs for persons with severe and persistant mental illness in San Bernardino County. The effectiveness of RDT services was determined by rates of recidivism.
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Implementation of the 72 hour assessment policy of involuntary mental health care users at General Hospitals in Vhembe District, Limpopo ProvinceMubvafhi, Norman Lufuno 05 1900 (has links)
MPH / Department of Public Health / See the attached abstract below
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Lived experiences of general nurses working in Standerton Hospital medical wards designated to be a 72-hour assessment for psychiatric patientsGule, Nozipho Felicity 11 1900 (has links)
The purpose of the study was to explore and describe the lived experiences of general
nurses working at Standerton hospital medical wards which also admit psychiatric
patients. A qualitative, descriptive phenomenological approach was used for the study.
The study population consisted of seven general nurses working in medical wards at
Standerton hospital. Purposive sampling was used to select participants who met the
inclusion criteria. Researcher used in-depth face to face interviews to collect data until
data saturation was achieved. Tesch’s method of qualitative data analysis was utilised to
identify themes. Three themes and five sub-themes emerged from the study: theme1:
perceived danger due to aggression sub-themes stress for medical patients, stress for
medical patients’ families and stress for nurses. Theme 2: lack of skills in dealing with
psychiatric patients’ sub- theme use of restrains. Theme 3: self fulfilling prophecy subtheme
reported incidences. The study findings demonstrate the plight of general nurses
who are not trained to work with psychiatric patients but continue to do so. Findings
further accentuate what is already known about the labelling that goes with psychiatric
patients and aggression as a resultant effect. Recommendations were made for future
research, policy makers, nursing education and practice. / 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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A tale of two community health facilities : exploring differencesMolefe, Nsizwa Robert Jonathan 06 1900 (has links)
This study looks at two community mental health facilities. The one setting is that of a state aided organisation, while the other is a non-government organisation (NGO). These two settings are contrasted in terms of how they conceptualise the concept 'community', their physical settings and facilities, and the activities and processes at each setting. The differences in the day-to-day operational processes, and activities according to their respective philosophies - psychiatric medical model and ecological model - are explored and captured from the participants through utilising qualitative data gathering methods such as
interviews, observations and the personal experiences of the researcher. The information obtained from each participant in both settings reflect how they think, feel and behave towards their work. This information contributes to an understanding of how community mental health clinics operate. Finally the recommendations are of how work could be done differently, making them both more community orientated. / M. A.(Clinical Psychology)
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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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A tale of two community health facilities : exploring differencesMolefe, Nsizwa Robert Jonathan 06 1900 (has links)
This study looks at two community mental health facilities. The one setting is that of a state aided organisation, while the other is a non-government organisation (NGO). These two settings are contrasted in terms of how they conceptualise the concept 'community', their physical settings and facilities, and the activities and processes at each setting. The differences in the day-to-day operational processes, and activities according to their respective philosophies - psychiatric medical model and ecological model - are explored and captured from the participants through utilising qualitative data gathering methods such as
interviews, observations and the personal experiences of the researcher. The information obtained from each participant in both settings reflect how they think, feel and behave towards their work. This information contributes to an understanding of how community mental health clinics operate. Finally the recommendations are of how work could be done differently, making them both more community orientated. / M. A.(Clinical Psychology)
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A needs assessment of persons suffering from schizophrenia in the Mogoto Village, Zebediela DistrictManamela, K. E 02 1900 (has links)
The system of care for persons suffering from schizophrenia is in a state of upheaval and the community in general is visibly frightened of an illness it knows little about except for the information acquired often from media reporting. Considering persons suffering from schizophrenia as holistic beings, this study explored and assessed the needs of these persons residing in the Mogoto Village, Zebediela District in the Northern Province. The primary purpose of the study was to explore and describe the holistic needs of persons suffering from schizophrenia 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 the Nursing Theory for the Whole Person was carried out. Through purposive sampling 60 respondents were selected. A questionnaire was administered to the respondents. Data from questionnaires revealed that despite the diagnosis of schizophrenia, the respondents were still regarded as valuable members of the community by those who cared for them. There was also an indication that the needs of persons suffering from schizophrenia in the Mogoto Village did not differ from the needs of other persons in the rest of the world. Like any unique person they have specific needs. There was also an indication that mental illness is still rated low in the prioritisation of health problems, hence the lack of resources and support needed for the rehabilitation of persons suffering from schizophrenia, especially in the rural areas. / Advanced Nursing Sciences / M.A.(Nursing Science)
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A needs assessment of persons suffering from schizophrenia in the Mogoto Village, Zebediela DistrictManamela, K. E 02 1900 (has links)
The system of care for persons suffering from schizophrenia is in a state of upheaval and the community in general is visibly frightened of an illness it knows little about except for the information acquired often from media reporting. Considering persons suffering from schizophrenia as holistic beings, this study explored and assessed the needs of these persons residing in the Mogoto Village, Zebediela District in the Northern Province. The primary purpose of the study was to explore and describe the holistic needs of persons suffering from schizophrenia 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 the Nursing Theory for the Whole Person was carried out. Through purposive sampling 60 respondents were selected. A questionnaire was administered to the respondents. Data from questionnaires revealed that despite the diagnosis of schizophrenia, the respondents were still regarded as valuable members of the community by those who cared for them. There was also an indication that the needs of persons suffering from schizophrenia in the Mogoto Village did not differ from the needs of other persons in the rest of the world. Like any unique person they have specific needs. There was also an indication that mental illness is still rated low in the prioritisation of health problems, hence the lack of resources and support needed for the rehabilitation of persons suffering from schizophrenia, especially in the rural areas. / Advanced Nursing Sciences / M.A.(Nursing Science)
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Sinoville crisis centre: evaluation of a volunteer based initiativeMason, Henry David 25 August 2009 (has links)
South Africa is a country steeped in decades of conflict and animosity. Apartheid and
its consequences do not simply die: it has created a society struggling for survival.
Against the backdrop of a country and its people still experiencing an extended social
crisis, these struggles are socially constructed through various forms of aggressive,
traumatic and violent behaviours such as crime victimisation. The resultant effect is
that many South Africans are traumatised and require assistance to manage and
deal with the impact of traumatic exposure. Counselling and psychological services
within the South African context are limited, potentially expensive and often
inaccessible to the poor.
One way to address the needs of victims of crime and violence, is through the
establishment of one-stop multidisciplinary crisis centres that specialise in short term
crisis intervention service delivery. One such a crisis centre is the Sinoville Crisis
Centre (SCC).
The purpose of the study is to present an exploratory qualitative and participatory
action research account of the SCC's endeavours and ongoing challenges in
providing crisis intervention services as well as to serve as a guideline for future
development.
Research interviews with seven (7) SCC counsellors were complimented with a focus
group interview. Subsequent conclusions were grounded in relation to relevant
subject theory.
Three (3) broad categories of recommendations are provided. Specific
recommendations are levelled in relation to:
* The SCC's crisis intervention models
* The SCC's need to manage organisational change and loss; and
* The SCC's role within the Victim Empowerment Programme. / Psychology / M.A. (Psychology)
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