Conceptions of nursing staff about psychiatric care in general hospital

Authors

  • Leila Mariza Hildebrandt
  • João Fernando Marcolan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2016000300011

Keywords:

Nursing, Mental Health, Hospitals, General, Mental Health Assistance.

Abstract

Objective: to understand the concepts of Nursing professionals about the hospitalization of people with mental disorders admitted to psychiatric units of general hospitals. Methods: this is a qualitative research developed in three general hospitals. The data collection was carried out through semi-structured interviews and systematic observation. Thirty Nursing professionals were interviewed. The data analysis was based on content analysis. Results: issues concerning fragility were identified in the training of Nursing professionals, prejudices related to psychiatric care in general hospitals and presence of lunatic characteristics in the surveyed institutions. Conclusion: investments are needed in the training of nursing professionals to qualify the assistance and social interventions to minimize the prejudice against people with mental disorder.

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Published

2016-06-05

How to Cite

Hildebrandt, L. M., & Marcolan, J. F. (2016). Conceptions of nursing staff about psychiatric care in general hospital. Rev Rene, 17(3), 378–385. https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2016000300011

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Research Article

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