https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/54901 2026-04-09T23:27:33Z 2026-04-09T23:27:33Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/111321 2023-07-07T06:53:26Z 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The carers' perception of nursing patients suffering from dementia : a qualitative study Abstract: This qualitative study investigates the perception of relatives of persons with dementia while caring for them. An evaluation of the level of responsibility and emotional impact on these carers is also performed. The stress involved in caring for the person with dementia is identified and their reaction to this stress is explored. Semi-structured interviews were used for this research, with the participants being asked to participate by the researcher as they fulfilled the required criteria. The data collected was then analysed using a thematic analysis. Findings revealed that caring for a person with dementia is stressful and this stress was expressed from different outlooks and situations. Coping strategies were also individually adopted. It was concluded that overall, the person suffering from dementia is treated with dignity and respect by their relatives. Although they complained that there were difficult times, they knew that they had to be patient. As the participants of this study pointed out, more knowledge, awareness and in particular support, will be invaluable if offered to those directly involved and also to the general public. This is also valuable to the fact that as people are living longer the prevalence of dementia is increasing. Description: B.SC.(HONS)MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

2008-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/56014 2023-07-03T08:09:36Z 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Patients experiences of services and their delivers, in an acute psychiatric ward Abstract: The aim of this study was to present a picture of life in an acute in-patient psychiatric ward by investigating patients' subjective experiences of the care they received and their perceptions of the delivery of that care. A qualitative methodology was adopted and ten semi structured interviews were carried out. The respondents were part of a purposive sample and the interview schedule was developed after a thorough literature search highlighted key areas to be raised in the study. A process of thematic analysis revealed that three major themes emerged from the experiences of the participants; these were interpersonal factors, environmental factors and factors related to information. Collectively these themes defined the participants' experiences and perceptions of acute in-patient psychiatric care. The results of the study confirmed that of many other international surveys. That is, that for some people their experience as an in-patient in an acute psychiatric ward provided treatment and support that met their needs. For many others however, various experiences and perceptions made their encounter with acute psychiatric services less than therapeutic. The responses of the participants were assimilated and later underpinned the basis of recommendations for future service policy, design and delivery. Description: B.SC.(HONS)MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

2008-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/55797 2022-03-04T11:12:47Z 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Nurses knowledge and attitude towards mentally ill patients Abstract: The aim of this quantitative descriptive research study was to identify the attitudes of nurses towards mentally ill patients. The objectives of this study included the investigation of nurses' views and attitudes towards mentally ill patients, and whether variables such as gender, working experience, grade and age have an influence on these attitudes. Data was collected using The Attitudes Towards Acute Mental Health (33), ATAMH(33), (Baker, 2006), administered to a convenience sample of 150 subjects recruited from a state owned psychiatric hospital. All nursing grades were represented in this study. In a broad manner the findings in this study largely agreed with similar studies carried out elsewhere. In fact the large majority of the participants showed a level of positive regard towards mentally ill patients. As stated in most literature and also evident in the participant' s replies, stigma and negative attitudes should be reduced as much as possible for acceptance to occur. Results do show a slightly higher positive attitudinal difference between Registered Mental Health Nurses than other nurses. This may be attributed to the more in depth education of Registered Mental Health Nurses. This needs to be investigated further in order to be able to confirm if this is the case. Results analysed by gender, age and years of experience in the mental health field followed the same pattern of the main results. Education and knowledge play a key role in the formation of attitudes, so education and knowledge about mental health and mental illness is of the essence in order to overcome stigma, prejudice and discrimination and provide the highest level of care possible. Description: B.SC.(HONS)MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

2008-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/55630 2020-11-13T06:47:39Z 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The psychosocial preparation of mentally ill patients before being integrated into the community. Abstract: The opinion of people with mental health problems who were at the rehabilitation unit prior to their integration into the community were investigated using qualitative approach. Nine potential respondents were selected and semi structured interviews were carried out in order to collect data on the topic that raise various questions and doubts. The researcher designed the research tool herself after an extensive review of the literature. Analyzing the data was performed after listening several times to the audiotapes prior to being transcribed. On reading the interview transcriptions, emergent themes were identified. The findings from this study reinforced the results of previous studies undertaken in other countries, which sustained that thorough rehabilitation programmes are needed to help the patient to traverse from hospital to community. This dissertation is meant to encourage and lead the way to further research in this field of study. Description: B.SC.(HONS)MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

2008-01-01T00:00:00Z