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.

Software-Assisted Transcribing for Qualitative Interviews

2015 ◽  
pp. 231-254
Author(s):  
Taghreed Justinia
Keyword(s):  
Software Package ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Practical Advice ◽  
Software Packages ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Research Interviews ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Depth Interviews

This chapter introduces a guide to transcribing qualitative research interviews assisted by digital transcription software. It also provides practical advice on transcribing methods, conventions, and options. It is useful in its exploration of the challenges involved with transcribing, while it offers detailed solutions and advice for the novice researcher. The chapter also addresses key concerns, like the time it takes to transcribe, transcription tools, and digital versus analogue recordings. As a method chapter based on experiences from a case, it takes on a practical approach by demonstrating the benefits of data analysis software packages with examples and screenshots on how to specifically use the software package Express Scribe. The pros and cons of using a transcriptionist are also discussed. A real transcript is presented in the chapter, and the steps involved with developing and formatting it are offered in detail. The guidelines suggested in this chapter are concentrated on the pragmatic hands-on experience of a researcher with examples from a real life large-scale qualitative study based on in-depth interviews. The significance of transcribing within the analytical process and the methodological insights of using Express Scribe eventually emerge as a developing concept from this work.

scholarly journals Return to Work after Common Mental Disorders: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Expectations of the Involved Stakeholders

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6635
Author(s):  
Jessica Scharf ◽  
Peter Angerer ◽  
Gesine Müting ◽  
Adrian Loerbroks
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Occupational Physicians ◽  
Return Process

Common mental disorders (CMDs) are risk factors for long-term sickness absence and unemployment. Therefore, return-to-work (RTW) processes have been introduced to facilitate the return of employees. As the success of RTW processes is considered to be determined by the cooperativeness of the involved stakeholders, we aimed to investigate the views of those stakeholders to disclose potentially diverging expectations. Qualitative interviews were conducted (08/2018-04/2019) among five stakeholder groups: returnees with a diagnosed CMD who were eligible for a RTW process; health care professionals nominated by the returnees; supervisors, colleagues and occupational physicians (the latter three groups were not nominated by the returnees). In total, 24 returnees, 13 health care professionals, 13 occupational physicians, 9 supervisors and 9 colleagues were interviewed (68 interviews in total). Potentially diverging expectations of the stakeholders related to whether diagnoses need to be disclosed by returnees. Agreement existed in terms of the need for a trustful relationship between employees and occupational physicians to initiate a RTW process early. As the understanding of all stakeholders’ viewpoints is one of the main factors promoting a successful RTW, we explored the expectations of those involved in the RTW process. One implication of our findings is to strengthen the role of occupational physicians, who could coordinate the return process.

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 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 Perceived stigma and barriers to care in UK Armed Forces personnel and veterans with and without probable mental disorders

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Williamson ◽  
Neil Greenberg ◽  
Sharon A. M. Stevelink
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Barriers To Care ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Perceived Stigma ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background Previous studies have found that perceptions of mental health related stigma can negatively impact help-seeking, particularly in military samples. Moreover, perceptions of stigma and barriers to care can vary between individuals with different psychiatric disorders. The aim of this study was to examine whether perceptions of stigma and barriers to care differed in a UK military sample between those with and without a current likely mental health diagnosis. Method Structured telephone interviews were carried out with 1432 service personnel and veterans who reported recent subjective mental ill health in the last 3 years. Participants completed self-reported measures relating to perceived stigma, barriers to care and psychological wellbeing. Results Those meeting criteria for probable common mental disorders (CMD) and PTSD were significantly more likely to report concerns relating to perceived and internalised stigma and barriers to care compared to participants without a likely mental disorder. Compared to individuals with likely CMD and alcohol misuse, those with probable PTSD reported higher levels of stigma-related concerns and barriers to care – although this difference was not significantly different. Conclusions These results indicate that perceptions of stigma continue to exist in UK serving personnel and military veterans with current probable mental disorders. Efforts to address particular concerns (e.g. being seen as weak; difficulty accessing appointments) may be worthwhile and, ultimately, lead to improvements in military personnel and veteran wellbeing.

The WHO World Mental Health (WMH) Surveys

2009 ◽  
Vol 06 (01) ◽  
pp. 5-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Aguilar-Gaxiola ◽  
J. Alonso ◽  
S. Chatterji ◽  
S. Lee ◽  
T. B. Üstün ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Treatment Effectiveness ◽  
Age Of Onset ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Policy ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
World Mental Health ◽  
Prevalence Estimates

SummaryThe paper presents an overview of the WHO World Mental Health (WMH) Survey Initiative and summarizes recent WMH results regarding the prevalence and societal costs of mental disorders. The WMH surveys are representative community surveys that were carried out in 28 countries throughout the world aimed at providing information to mental health policy makers about the prevalence, burden, and unmet need for treatment of common mental disorders. Results show that mental disorders are commonly occurring in all participating countries. The inter-quartile range (IQR: 25th-75th percentiles) of lifetime DSM-IV disorder prevalence estimates (combining anxiety, mood, disruptive behavior, and substance disorders) is 18.1-36.1%. The IQR of 12-month prevalence estimates is 9.8-19.1%. Analysis of age-of-onset reports shows that many mental disorders begin in childhood-adolescence and have significant adverse effects on subsequent role transitions. Adult mental disorders are found in the WMH data to be associated with high levels of role impairment. Despite this burden, the majority of mental disorders go untreated. Although these results suggest that expansion of treatment could be cost-effective from both the employer perspective and the societal perspective, treatment effectiveness trials are needed to confirm this suspicion. The WMH results regarding impairments are being used to target several such interventions.

Is Pacific language ability protective of prevalence of mental disorders among Pacific peoples in New Zealand?

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eirenei Taua'i ◽  
Rose Richards ◽  
Jesse Kokaua
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Disorder ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Pacific People ◽  
Language Promotion

Aims: To explore associations between experiences of mental illness, migration status and languages spoken among Pacific adults living in NZ. Methods: SURVEY FREQ and SURVEY LOGISTIC procedures in SAS were applied to data from Te Rau Hinengaro: The New Zealand (NZ) Mental Health Survey, a survey of 12,992 New Zealand adults aged 16 and over in 2003/2004. Pacific people were over sampled and this paper focuses on the 2374 Pacific participants but includes, for comparison, 8160 non-Maori-non-Pacific (NMNP) participants. Results: Pacific migrant respondents had the lowest prevalence of mental disorders compared to other Pacific peoples. However, Pacific immigrants were also less likely to use mental health services, suggesting an increased likelihood of experiencing barriers to available mental health care. Those who were born in NZ and who were proficient in a Pacific language had the lowest levels of common mental disorders, suggesting a protective effect for the NZ-born population. Additionally, access to mental health services was similar between NZ-born people who spoke a Pacific language and those who did not. Conclusions: We conclude that, given the association between Pacific language and reduced mental disorder, there may be a positive role for Pacific language promotion in efforts to reduce the prevalence of mental health disorder among Pacific communities in NZ.

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