scholarly journals “What Are The Challenges of Treating Mentally Impaired Patients in The Era of a Pandemic?” : Qualitative Exploration Caregivers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ah Yusuf ◽  
Joel Rey U. Acob ◽  
Roro Dian Tristiana ◽  
Intan Faizatun Nafisa ◽  
Verantika Setya Putri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Daily Life Activities ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Mentally Impaired ◽  
Qualitative Exploration ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract Introduction: Caregivers provide support for mental disorders in the form of care such as assistance in daily life activities, but during a pandemic it is a challenge in itself. Objective: To explore the caregiver's experience in caring for clients with mental disorders in remote areas during a pandemic. Methods: Using a phenomenological qualitative research design with 25 participants. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with data collection techniques using in-depth interviews and field notes then analyzed using IPA (Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis). Results: This study found 6 themes, namely: Caregiver Workload and Tension, Threats to Caregivers' Physical and Psychological Well-Being, The Need for a Continuing Family Role, Holistic Care, Coping Strategy, Communication is getting harder.Conclusion: our research provides unique findings about the experience of treating mental disorders needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Caregivers of mental disorders struggle with parenting difficulties during the pandemic, which poses a threat to their well-being and potential harm to the mental disorder survivor-caregiver relationship.

scholarly journals Leprosy Resilience with Disabilities Due to Illness: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Atika Jatimi ◽  
Ah Yusuf ◽  
Sestu Retno Dwi Andayani
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Active Coping ◽  
Positive Adaptation ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Leprosy Patients ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Depth Interviews

Introduction: Leprosy is an infectious disease that still causes complex problems. The problem in question is not only in medical and physical terms, such as disability, but extends to social, economic, and cultural problems. This study aims to explore the experience of leprosy sufferers with disabilities to achieve resilience. Methods: A descriptive qualitative research design with a phenomenological approach was used. The number of participants was eleven people affected by leprosy with grade 1 and 2 disabilities in Sumenep Regency obtained by a purposive sampling technique. Data collection used in-depth interviews with interview guides and field notes; the results of data collection were analyzed with theme analysis. Results: This study produced five main themes about the experience of leprosy patients in the process of achieving resilience, namely: 1) self-stigma as a stressor experienced by lepers, 2) psychosocial problems that arise in response to stressors, 3) active coping as a method of resolving stress, 4) positive adaptation as a form of self-adjustment, 5) characteristics of strong individuals. Conclusion: Lepers with disabilities identify self-stigma as a stressor that triggers the emergence of psychosocial problems. Individuals can form tough characteristics, such as responding positively to unexpected conditions, becoming more productive, and showing helping others behavior after overcoming stressors through the stages of active coping and positive adaptation.

scholarly journals COMMUNITY PERCEPTION AROUND HALFWAY HOUSE ABOUT CARE OF MENTAL DISORDERS

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Farah Aulia Nughraini ◽  
Ah Yusuf ◽  
Ni Ketut Alit Armini
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Community Response ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Halfway House ◽  
Mental Patients ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Depth Interviews

Introduction: The high stigma in the community towards mental disorders does not only affect families and mental disorders patients but also on the patterns of care and care, for example, mental disorders patients are isolated so they do not interact with the community with shackles. The purpose of this research is perceptions in the community about how to treat patients with mental disorders.Method: This study used a qualitative research design with a phenomenological approach with ten participants. The technique of selecting participants was purposive sampling with the criteria of men and women aged > 17 years, living around halfway house and who had interacted with mental patients at halfway house. Retrieval of data on ten participants with in-depth interviews and field notes were then analyzed using the Colaizzi method.Results: In this study, 8 themes were identified, namely 5 themes (community understanding of mental disorders, community stigma, community response, community expectations and community experiences with mental patients) for the first specific purpose and 3 themes (treatment, form of care and caregiver factors nurse) for the second special purpose.Conclusion: Community perception is influenced by several factors including the factor of maintaining distance from mental patients, tolerance and support factors, social limitation factors, and factors of prejudice and misunderstanding. Future research can explore in-depth people's perceptions about the treatment of mental disorders patients, more specifically, for example, the care of mental patients in hospitals and at home.

scholarly journals The Role of Humour in the Social Care Professions: An Exploratory Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 778-796
Author(s):  
Molly Fogarty ◽  
Dely Lazarte Elliot
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
The Social ◽  
Care Training ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract Six social care professionals were recruited to take part in in-depth interviews that sought to explore their phenomenological experiences of humour within their place of work. Using an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) approach, the results suggest that humour serves various important functions within social care. Humour can allow social care professionals to relieve themselves of negative emotions, to avoid stress and cynicism, to achieve a sense of normality and perspective and to engage with service users. The positive impact humour appears to have upon these professionals is in keeping with the humour–health hypothesis, which posits that humour enhances well-being. However, results from this study also suggest that humour may be capable of negatively impacting well-being. Arguably, these findings highlight the need to extend the humour–health hypothesis and incorporate the negative effects humour can have upon well-being. Results also indicate that, if used appropriately, humour can be utilised to benefit work performance and service user outcomes. The findings of this research hold important implications for how humour may be understood and fostered in social care training, practice and policy.

scholarly journals Away from Home: A Qualitative Exploration of Health Experiences of Nigerian Students in a U.K. University

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Folashade T Alloh ◽  
Desiree Tait ◽  
Clare Taylor
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Culture Shock ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cultural Dimension ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Nigerian Students ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

This study explored the factors that contribute to the health experience of Nigerian students in the United Kingdom. Challenges faced by international students include dietary issues, isolation, stress, depression and others. Nine semi-structured interviews were conducted combination of purposive sampling and snowball sampling techniques were used to recruit participants for the study. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed and analysed using thematic content analysis and Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) to interpret themes. Two major themesfrom our findings were discussed under broad headings: Transitional changes and financial capability. These findings have practical implications for Nigerian students’ well being in a U.K. university. Cultural dimension is needed to reduce culture shock experience among international students during sojourning

scholarly journals Conducting In-Depth Interviews via Mobile Phone with Persons with Common Mental Disorders and Multimorbidity: The Challenges and Advantages as Experienced by Participants and Researchers

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (22) ◽  
pp. 11828
Author(s):  
Azadé Azad ◽  
Elisabet Sernbo ◽  
Veronica Svärd ◽  
Lisa Holmlund ◽  
Elisabeth Björk Brämberg
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Illness Experiences ◽  
Research Interviews ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Depth Interviews

Qualitative interviews are generally conducted in person. As the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) prevents in-person interviews, methodological studies which investigate the use of the telephone for persons with different illness experiences are needed. The aim was to explore experiences of the use of telephone during semi-structured research interviews, from the perspective of participants and researchers. Data were collected from mobile phone interviews with 32 individuals who had common mental disorders or multimorbidity which were analyzed thematically, as well as field notes reflecting researchers’ experiences. The findings reveal several advantages of conducting interviews using mobile phones: flexibility, balanced anonymity and power relations, as well as a positive effect on self-disclosure and emotional display (leading to less emotional work and social responsibility). Challenges included the loss of human encounter, intense listening, and worries about technology, as well as sounds or disturbances in the environment. However, the positive aspects of not seeing each other were regarded as more important. In addition, we present some strategies before, during, and after conducting telephone interviews. Telephone interviews can be a valuable first option for data collection, allowing more individuals to be given a fair opportunity to share their experiences.

scholarly journals An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Challenges Faced by the University Teachers in Pakistan Amid Covid-19

2020 ◽  
pp. 260-272
Author(s):  
Fareyha Said ◽  
Iffat Ali ◽  
Tariq Javed
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Online Mode ◽  
Learning Challenges ◽  
Student’S Performance ◽  
The University

Purpose- This study aimed to analyse the challenges faced by the university teachers during the transition towards purely online-based classes due to Covid-19 outbreak in Pakistan. Design/ methodology- A qualitative research design was used by employing an interpretative phenomenological analysis approach to capture the experience of university teachers. Interviews were conducted with the participants selected through snowball sampling technique. Findings- The findings showed that the university teachers in Pakistan had to cope up with many challenges. The specific factors such as infrastructural problems, student’s behavioural issues and difficulties in the assessment of student’s performance indicate that physical classrooms are a more effective mode of learning than the online mode of learning. Originality/ value- This is among the first studies in addressing the online learning challenges faced by university teachers in Pakistan during Covid-19 outbreak.

scholarly journals CREATING NORMALCY: FOSTER CARE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES AND MEDICAL FRAGILITY IN GERMANY

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 132-151
Author(s):  
Friedegard Föltz
Keyword(s):  
Foster Care ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Foster Parents ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Foster Families ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Tailored Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

In the area of foster care concerning children and youth with special needs due to disability or medical fragility, there is a paucity of knowledge and research. In Germany, these groups in foster care who have high special needs are an invisible and neglected population at risk. These children and youth are mostly cared for in residential homes; however, some are living in foster families and benefit from a familial setting. The purpose of the study was to understand how foster parents manage their lives with a child or youth who has special needs, and how they meet the challenges that arise. The qualitative research design used the method of narrative inquiry through in-depth interviews, which were conducted in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt with 19 foster parents from 15 families. Within the framework of grounded theory, the author developed a theoretical structure of the strategies foster parents use for coping. Results showed that foster parents dealt with this new and often unpredictable situation by applying one of three patterns of strategies — action-, resource-, or reflection-oriented — based on their personal experiences and worldview. Understanding these behavioral patterns gives administrative and supportive entities like child welfare systems and agencies a unique and tailored approach to recruit, retain, train, and counsel foster families adequately, and to strengthen their well-being and their ability to perform well for themselves and their children and youth.

scholarly journals CREATION OF COMPASSION" - FAMILY EXPERIENCE IN CARING FOR PATIENT WITH MENTAL DISORDERS

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nining Wuri Lestari ◽  
Setyawati Soeharto ◽  
Dwi Windarwati
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Family Experience ◽  
Family Experiences ◽  
The Family ◽  
Depth Interviews

Background: Caring for people with post-pasung (post seclusion and restraint of patient) mental disorders can provide special experience for families who act as caregivers. Objective: To explore family experiences in rehabilitating people with post-pasung mental disorders in Trenggalek Regency. Methods: This research is a qualitative research with an interpretive phenomenological approach. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews using semi-structured interview guidelines. Participants in this study were twelve in number who treated people with post-pasung mental disorders in Trenggalek Regency. Results: Analysis of data using IPA (Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis), found eight themes, namely having compassion for patients, having the responsibility of caring for patients, repaying the kindness of patients and others who have helped, having the hope that patients can recover, feel the need to supervise the independence of patients, realize the condition of mental patients, resigned to accept, thankful that the patient can improve and upset. Conclusion: Family is a determinant of the success of rehabilitation in people with post-pasung mental disorders. Family compassion and attention support the patient's recovery. The family hopes that the patient can recover and be independent in self-care, take medicine and work so that it does not depend on the family. This study produced eight themes and answered the research objectives.

scholarly journals Adolescent’ Experiences Using Pornography

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-100
Author(s):  
Mariyati Mariyati ◽  
Eva Zuliana ◽  
Arifianto Arifianto
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Learning Problems ◽  
Descriptive Phenomenology ◽  
Data Saturation ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Perceived Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

The experience of teenagers using pornography in Semarang City has greatly increased. Many teenagers don’t understand what the harm use pornography harm. The impacts that occur include difficulty concentrating, not focusing while studying, daydreaming, hallucinations, increased sexual appetite with masturbation and masturbation. Adolescents become more precocious and they had sex before marriage. This study aims to explore the experiences of adolescents who access pornography at SMA Setia Budhi Semarang City. The sampling technique used purposive sampling to determine the appropriate sample, namely adolescents who accessed pornographic media for more than 2 months. This type of research is qualitative with a descriptive phenomenology approach. Obtained data saturation in the fifth participant. Data collection through in-depth interviews (in depth interviews) and field notes (field notes). Researcher's data analysis was carried out after and during the study and the validity of the data by using member checking. This study resulted in 4 themes, namely the supporting factors for adolescents in using pornography, increasing the frequency of using pornography, the response of adolescents when using pornography, and the perceived impact of using pornography. The main reason why teenagers access pornography is due to the invitation of their friends and their own desires, so that the desire to access pornography appears continuously. This results in adolescents having difficulty concentrating, learning problems, difficulty sleeping and the desire to try and imitate seen sexual behavior.

Experiences of Grandmothers Raising Their Orphaned Adolescent Grandsons

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindiwe Buyisile Mthembu ◽  
Marie Poggenpoel ◽  
Chris P. H. Myburgh
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Aged People ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Data Saturation ◽  
Open Coding ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Mental Health Factors ◽  
Selection Of

Worldwide, grandparent-headed households have emerged as one of the fastest-growing family constellations responsible for caring for grandchildren as a result of various crises, including increased death of middle-aged people. Little is known about mental health factors influencing grandmothers’ daily well-being when raising orphaned adolescent grandsons (OAGs). The main objective of this study was to explore and describe the lived experiences of grandmothers raising their OAGs in uMkhanyakude District, KwaZulu-Natal. In this study, a qualitative research design, which is exploratory, descriptive and contextual in nature, was used. The study was based on the application of a philosophy of constructivism by conducting individual in-depth phenomenological interviews to understand the experience of grandmothers as they narrate it and the meaning they attach to raising their OAGs. Purposive sampling was used in the selection of grandmothers raising OAGs. Data saturation was reached after 10 interviews, and was supplemented by documented observations and field notes. The data was analysed using Tesch’s method of open coding. The themes that emerged were the following: the burden of meeting the basic needs of their OAGs, concern about the future and their health as well as their grandsons’ health, and living everything in God. The results are discussed in the context of existing literature. Many mental health conditions are undiagnosed; the study highlights the need to promote mental health strategies that will be sensitive to the challenges experienced by grandmothers raising OAGs and empower them with skills and the mobilisation of resources.

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