scholarly journals Coping Strategies of Family Members of Hospitalized Psychiatric Patients

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phyllis M. Eaton ◽  
Bertha L. Davis ◽  
Pamela V. Hammond ◽  
Esther H. Condon ◽  
Zina T. McGee
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Systems Model ◽  
The Family ◽  
Negative Coping

This exploratory research paper investigated the coping strategies of families of hospitalized psychiatric patients and identified their positive and negative coping strategies. In this paper, the coping strategies of 45 family members were examined using a descriptive, correlational, mixed method research approach. Guided by the Neuman Systems Model and using the Family Crisis Oriented Personal Evaluation Scales and semistructured interviews, this paper found that these family members used more emotion-focused coping strategies than problem-focused coping strategies. The common coping strategies used by family members werecommunicating with immediate family, acceptance of their situation, passive appraisal, avoidance, and spirituality. The family members also utilized resources and support systems, such as their immediate families, mental health care professionals, and their churches.

scholarly journals Parental perspective: The role of prostheses and prosthetics services in adjusting to a child’s upper limb difference

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Tara Sims
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Parental Adjustment ◽  
Prosthetic Devices ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND: The impact of paediatric upper limb difference may extend beyond the child themselves to their parents and other family members. Previous research has found that feelings of shock, numbness and loss are common amongst parents and that peer support can be a buffer against stress. OBJECTIVE: The current study aimed to explore the experiences of parents of children with limb difference, and the role of services and prosthetic devices in these experiences. METHODS: Nine parents of children with limb difference participated in either a group (n= 2) or individual (n= 7) interview. RESULTS: Analysis of the interview transcripts revealed four themes – ‘grief and guilt’, ‘prosthesis as a tool for parental adjustment’, ‘support’ and ‘fun and humour’. CONCLUSIONS: Parents may employ coping strategies to help them adjust to their child’s limb difference, including use of a prosthesis, accessing support from statutory services and peers, and use of fun and humour within the family.

scholarly journals A Study on the Problems faced by Mentally ill Patients living in Mangalore

2017 ◽  
pp. 24-30
Author(s):  
Meena Monteiro ◽  
Laveena D’Mello
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
The Family ◽  
Obesity Hypertension

Psychiatric patients have got an increased morbidity and mortality to other physical health problem. The most problem they are facing is the lifestyle factors such as the use of substances and the decreased physical activity. These patients are mainly restricted to their home. If mental ill patients do not create any problems to the family members and their neighbouring families, the family members are happy and not so much bother about the patients. And if they are not creating any problems for others, family members are not bothered or motivated to treat the mentally ill patients. Hence the lack of motivation from the other family members results in mentally ill patients showing the symptoms of the high risk of being affected by other health problem. There is the availability of treatment to the mentally ill patient. There was only a little availability of the treatment facilities for the psychiatric patients. So the lack of services available and the most vulnerable nature made them more adherent to the problems. There is a direct relationship between the physical and mental health of the patients. In this study the researcher dealing with only the minor issues such as substance abuse, obesity, hypertension, diabetes along with the mental illness, and it would be a way to understand the problems of these patients. The main aim of the study is to study the problems of mentally ill patients and the objectives are; to study the physical health status of the mentally ill patients; and to study the lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcoholism affected the life of mentally ill. The detail studies of 5o intake patients from the hospital where the psychiatric department exist are taken. The interview schedule is used and more observation and case records were referred to get the history. Secondary data is also considered for the research study.

scholarly journals Perceived burden of care and reported coping strategies and needs for family caregivers of people with mental disorders in Zimbabwe

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bazondlile D. Marimbe ◽  
Frances Cowan ◽  
Lazarus Kajawu ◽  
Florence Muchirahondo ◽  
Crick Lund
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Bipolar Affective Disorder ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Care Giving

Background: Mental health service resources are inadequate in low-income countries, and families are frequently expected to provide care for their relative with a mental disorder. However, research on the consequences of care giving has been limited in low-income countries, including Zimbabwe.Objective: The study explored the perceived impact of mental illness, reported coping strategies and reported needs of family members of persons diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder or schizophrenia attending a psychiatric hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe.Methods: A purposive sample of 31 family members participated in in-depth interviews and focus group discussions using standardized study guides. Participants were also screened for Common Mental Disorders (CMD) using the 14-item Shona Symptom questionnaire (SSQ). Qualitative data were analyzed thematically. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 16) was used for quantitative data analysis.Results: Caregivers experienced physical, psychological, emotional, social and financial burden associated with care giving. They used both emotion-focused and problem-focused coping strategies depending on the ill family members’ behaviours. Seeking spiritual assistance emerged as their most common way of coping. Twenty one (68%) of the caregivers were at risk of CMD and were referred to a psychiatrist for further management. Caregivers required support from health care professionals to help them cope better.Conclusion: Caregivers carry a substantial and frequently unrecognized burden of caring for a family member with mental disorder. Better support is needed from health professionals and social services to help them cope better. Further research is required to quantitatively measure caregiver burden and evaluate potential interventions in Zimbabwe.

scholarly journals Coping with Drug Abuser in the Family: A Qualitative Study in Penang, Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 22-27
Author(s):  
Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh ◽  
Azlinda Azman ◽  
Syazwani Drani
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Drug Addiction ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Self Help ◽  
The Family ◽  
Social Support Systems

Drug use in Malaysia has steadily increased over the past decade. Drug addiction does not only affect the addict, but it also impacts the lives of their family members. This qualitative study seeks to explore how the drug user’s family members cope with the drug abuse problems in the family. A total of 20 respondents, acting as heads of their families, from the state of Penang, were interviewed. The findings indicated that the respondents utilized both problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies to cope with the drug addiction problems in the family. The respondents in this study also used both formal and informal social support systems to cope with the drug abuse problems caused by drug abuse within the family. This study suggests that the drug user’s family members should engage themselves in self-help and support groups to find and learn about constructive coping strategies used by other families who have a similar experience in dealing with drug abuse problems in the family. In addition, by engaging themselves in self-help and support groups, it will help the drug user’s family members gain emotional and social support from other drug user’s family members.

Partnership between healthcare professionals and family members in caring for older people during hospitalization: a literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-142
Author(s):  
Watchara Tabootwong ◽  
Frank Kiwanuka
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Older People ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Family Satisfaction ◽  
Older Person ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Family

Purpose Partnership is both a goal and an approach to family-centered care (FCC). Family members play an important role alongside the health-care team when an older family member is admitted to the hospital. Family involvement in care for an older person forms a partnership approach where health professionals and the family engage collaboratively in care. This enhances the quality of care and family satisfaction with care. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the potential areas of partnerships of family members with health-care professionals while caring for older people based on the perspective of FCC. Design/methodology/approach A literature review was carried out. Findings The findings of this study focus on how healthcare professionals can listen to, respect the perspectives of family members, and share useful information with the family while caring for an older person. Family participation in providing care and collaboration between healthcare professionals and families is a seminal goal strategy in caring for older people during hospitalization. It is helpful to family members as a way of training and preparing them to assist their loved one after hospital discharge. Furthermore, it can establish a good relationship between healthcare professionals and families. Originality/value Partnership between health-care professionals and families helps and supports the older people and the family in managing the health condition the following discharge from the hospital.

Indicators of Family Resilience after the Death of a Child

2011 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 343-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abraham P. Greeff ◽  
Alfons Vansteenwegen ◽  
Tina Herbiest
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Family Resilience ◽  
Adaptation Process ◽  
Family Strengths ◽  
Family Adaptation ◽  
Family Coping ◽  
Death Of A Child ◽  
The Family

The aim of this study was to identify and describe resilience qualities in families after losing a child. Questionnaires, including an open-ended question, were utilized to collect data independently from the parents and siblings of the deceased in 89 Belgian families. The results indicate that family strengths in general, and commitment to the family in particular, helped the families' adaptation after the loss. In addition, the adaptation process after the loss was aided if the family members viewed the crisis as a challenge. Both the siblings and the parents indicated that the extent to which a family experienced support from the community was directly related to family adaptation after the loss. Redefining the situation and utilizing social support from friends and family were underlined as effective family coping strategies. The findings could be used in interventions to promote family resilience, thereby affirming the reparative potential of families.

scholarly journals Psychiatric worker and family members: pathways towards co-operation networks within psychiatric assistance services

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Carbone
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Theoretical Orientation ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Patient Treatment ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
The Family ◽  
Mental Health Care Workers

The family’s role in patient care was greatly altered by Law 180. This law, introduced in Italy in 1978, led to a gradual phasing out of custodial treatment for psychiatric patients. This different mindset, which views the family as an alternative to institutionalization, leads to it being seen as an essential entity in the setting up of community service dynamics. We interviewed health professionals in order to understand obstacles of collaboration between family members and mental health care workers. The goal was to uncover actions that promote collaboration and help build alliances between families and psychiatric workers. Results showed that health professionals view the family as a therapeutic resource. Despite this view, family members were rarely included in patient treatment. The reasons is: the structures have a theoretical orientation of collaboration with the family but, for nurses not are organized a few meeting spaces with family members. Services should create moments, such as multi-family groups or groups of information, managed by nurses and not only by doctors. These occasions it might facilitate the knowledge between professionals and family members.

scholarly journals Upaya Keluarga Dalam Penyembuhan Pasien Penyakit Jiwa; Studi Pada Pasien Penyakit Jiwa di RSJ HB. Sa’anin Padang

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Yenni Melia
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Psychiatric Hospital ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Psychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Family Members ◽  
The Family ◽  
Mutual Communication

Madness is a symptom of a disease caused by psychiatric symptoms. Many factors become the cause of insanity, therefore need many approaches in healing. The process of healing the family involvement factor is an important factor. This study discusses family efforts to support the cure of psychiatric patients at psychiatric hospital of Prof. HB. Sa’anin. The research was conducted by qualitative method by following the steps suggested by Miles and Huberman. Data were collected using observation techniques, interviews and documentation studies. The informant consists of the main informant, the family of the mental illness patient and the supporting informant, the hospital officer. The results reveal the efforts provided by the family in the healing of mental illness patients, among others, by providing motivation to return to normal conditions. Another factor that causes healing is the economic and educational factor of family members. What is unique is that ethnic role factors have an effect on patient healing. Strategies that can be done to involve the family in healing is to establish mutual communication and the resignation nature of family members. Gila adalah gejala penyakit yang disbabkan oleh gejala kejiwaan. Banyak faktor yang menjadi penyebab kegilaan, oleh karena itu perlu banyak pendekatan dalam penyembuhannya. Dalam proses penyembuhan tersebut faktor keterlibatan keluarga adalah faktor penting dalam proses penyembuhan. Studi ini membahas tentang upaya keluarga dalam mendukung penyembuhan pasien sakit jiwa di rumah sakti jiwa Prof. HB. Sa’anin. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode kulitatif dengan mengikuti langkah-langkah yang disarankan Miles dan Huberman. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan teknik observasi, wawancara dan studi dokumentasi. Informan penelitian terdiri dari informan utama, yaitu keluarga pasien penyakit jiwa dan informan pendukung, yaitu petugas rumah sakit. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan upaya yang diberikan oleh keluarga dalam penyembuhan pasien penyakit jiwa antara lain dengan memberikan motivasi untuk kembali ke kondisi normal. Faktor lain yang menjadi penyebab kesembuhan adalah faktor ekonomi dan pendidikan anggota keluarga. Yang unik adalah, faktor peran etnis ikut berpengaruh dalam upaya penyembuhan pasien. Strategi yang dapat dilakukan untuk melibatkan keluarga dalam penyembuhan adalah dengan menjalin komunikasi timbal balik dengan sesama anggota keluarga dan sifat pasrah anggota keluarga.

scholarly journals Gambaran Strategi Koping Keluarga dalam Merawat Anggota Keluarga yang Menderita Gangguan Jiwa Bera

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yelsi Wanti ◽  
Efri Widianti ◽  
Nita Fitria
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Severe Mental Disorders ◽  
Family Coping ◽  
Ways Of Coping ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact ◽  
At Home

Keluarga yang merawat anggota keluarga dengan gangguan jiwa sering mengalami stres karena perilaku anggota keluarga yang mengalami gangguan jiwa dan stigma yang melekat pada keluarga. Keluarga akan melakukan strategi koping untuk mengatasi stres yang dialami. Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi strategi koping keluarga dalam merawat anggota keluarga yang menderita gangguan jiwa berat di rumah di Desa Sukamaju dan Desa Kersamanah Kecamatan Kersamanah Kabupaten Garut. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 43 orang anggota keluarga yang merawat pasien gangguan jiwa berat, diambil dengan total sampling. Data penelitian diambil menggunakan kuesioner dari instrumen baku Ways Of Coping (WOC) dan analisis data yang digunakan dalam bentuk persentase. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan sebagian dari responden yaitu 20 orang (47%) lebih cenderung menggunakan emotional focused coping, sebagian kecil responden yaitu 13 orang (30%) cenderung menggunakan problem focused coping dan sebagian kecil responden lainnya yaitu 10 orang (23%) dominan menggunakan problem focused coping dan emotional focused coping secara bersamaan. Simpulan dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa keluarga dalam merawat pasien gangguan jiwa berat di rumah melakukan usaha untuk menghadapi stres dengan cara mengatur respon emosionalnya untuk menyesuaikan diri dari dampak yang ditimbulkan oleh pasien. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan masukan bagi perawat di puskesmas setempat untuk memberikan konsultasi dan konseling bagi keluarga dalam merawat pasien gangguan jiwa berat di rumah.Kata kunci: Gangguan jiwa berat, keluarga, strategi koping. Describe Of Family Coping Strategies In CaringFamily Members Suffering From Severe Mental DisordersAbstractFamilies who care for family members with mental illness often stresor due to the behavior of family members with mental illness and the stigma attached to the family. The family will do the coping strategies to overcome the stres experienced. The study purpose is to identify family coping strategies in caring for family members who suffer from severe mental disorders at home in Sukamaju and Kersamanah Villages in District of Garut. This design of study is quantitative descriptive with the number of respondents about 43 family members who care for patients with severe mental disorders, using total sampling. The data were taken using a questionnaire of raw instrument Ways Of Coping (WOC) and data analysis used form of a percentage. The results showed the majority of respondents, 20 people (47%) were more likely to use emotional focused coping, a small portion 13 respondents (30%) tend to use problem focused coping and a small portion 10 respondents (23%) predominantly use problem focused coping and emotional focused coping simultaneously. The conclusions of this study indicate that the family in caring for patients with severe mental disorders at home to make efforts to deal with stres by regulating the emotional response to adjust from the impact caused by the patient. The results of this study are expected to provide input for a nurse at a Health care to provide consultation and counseling for families in caring for patients with disorders severe mental at home.Keywords: Coping strategies, family, severe mental disorders.

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