Views concerning patient dignity among relatives to patients experiencing psychosis.
Scand J Caring Sci
; 30(1): 117-28, 2016 Mar.
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BACKGROUND: Mental illness influences not only the suffering patient but often changes family life forever and results in experience of reduced dignity for both patients and relatives. AIM: The aim of this study was to reveal relatives' opinions regarding what is important for taking care of patients' dignity. PARTICIPANTS: Thirteen relatives of patients experiencing psychosis were recruited through a relatives' user organisation. RESEARCH DESIGN: The methodological approach is Q methodology. A Q sample of 51 statements was sorted in a quasinormal distribution curve. Postinterviews were conducted with all participants. RESULTS: Four viewpoints emerged described as 'value based', 'expectations', 'asymmetric' and 'nuanced'. CONCLUSION: Focus on overarching values such as honesty and respect, to involve patients and relatives in care, by reducing asymmetry between patients and staff, with staff taking total responsibility for a patient's situation when needed, all represent aspects of taking care of patient dignity.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Trastornos Psicóticos
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Familia
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Scand J Caring Sci
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Noruega
Pais de publicación:
Suecia