Experiences and Daily Life Attitudes of Women With Severe Mental Disorders: Integrative Review of Associated Factors

Rodolpho, Juliana Reale Caçapava; Hoga, Luíza Akiko Komura; Reis-Queiroz, Jéssica; Jamas, Milena Temer

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“…They identified information about medication effects on menstruation, libido and pregnancy, which is consistent with needs identified in Western samples. Rodolpho, Hoga, Reis‐Queiroz, and Jamas (2015) conducted an integrative review and found that women diagnosed with SMI consistently express a need for women's health education, especially parenting. Iranian culture places great importance on motherhood and child‐rearing.…”

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Post‐discharge needs of Iranian women diagnosed with severe mental illness: A qualitative study

Rezaie

Phillips

2020

Psychiatric Ment Health Nurs

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Accessible Summary What is known on the subject? A search of common databases indicates the absence of any research focused on the needs of Iranian women diagnosed with severe mental illness post‐discharge from an inpatient setting. Moreover, there is a lacuna of information about the unique experiences and needs of persons diagnosed with severe mental illness living in non‐Western communities (esp. Middle Eastern communities). What this paper adds to existing knowledge This study examined interviews of women diagnosed with severe mental illness receiving treatment at an Iranian inpatient hospital. Three categories of post‐discharge needs emerged: support, skill acquisition and information. Support consisted of family, social and health system subcategories. Skill acquisition was comprised of social skills, work skills and self‐management skills. Lastly, information distinguished between illness‐related information and women's health information. What are the implications for practice? Findings highlight the need for systemic changes to current care models. Broadly, families should be incorporated into care to improve outcomes and decrease stigma. Regarding mental health nursing, results highlighted the need for additional nursing and occupational therapy interventions to empower families and patients. Nursing practitioners can aid in preparing these patients for employment and public health initiatives to decrease stigma and improve access to care. Abstract IntroductionUnderstanding the post‐discharge needs of patients diagnosed with severe mental illness is critical for improving treatment outcomes. AimThe aim of the present study was to determine the unique post‐discharge needs of Iranian women diagnosed with severe mental illness. MethodConventional content analysis was utilized to analyse data gathered via focus group interviews conducted within the psychiatric inpatient unit at Farabi hospital located in Kermanshah, Iran. Participants (N = 42; M age = 40; SD = 6.3 years) had been diagnosed with a severe mental illness, had a history of at least two psychiatric hospitalizations and were awaiting discharge following significant symptom improvement. ResultsContent analysis extracted three categories of post‐discharge needs: support, skill acquisition and information. Support consisted of family, social and health system subcategories. Skill acquisition was comprised of social skills, work skills and self‐management skills. Lastly, information distinguished between illness‐related information and women's health information. Discussion/Implications for practiceAnalysis of interview data highlighted the general need for adopting a family‐system approach to reduce stigma, increase knowledge and foster skill acquisition. Regarding mental health nursing, results highlighted the unique role of nurses and their capacity to pre‐emptively address needs such as aiding in employment. Lastly, findings are contrasted against Western care models.

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Post‐discharge needs of Iranian women diagnosed with severe mental illness: A qualitative study

Rezaie

Phillips

2020

Psychiatric Ment Health Nurs

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“…Globally, women are at increased vulnerability to mental health problems, due to vulnerabilities associated with domestic violence, sexual abuse, carer responsibilities, and subordinate social status (Judd et al 2009;Rodolpho et al 2015). This is demonstrated with data that indicate that 1:5 women report symptoms of a common mental health disorder compared with 1:8 men (NHS Digital 2018).…”

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“…2009; Rodolpho et al . 2015). This is demonstrated with data that indicate that 1:5 women report symptoms of a common mental health disorder compared with 1:8 men (NHS Digital 2018).…”

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Women’s experiences of restrictive interventions within inpatient mental health services: A qualitative investigation

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Berry

2021

Int J Mental Health Nurs

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Restrictive interventions (RI), such as physical restraint, seclusion, and rapid tranquilization, can have negative psychological effects on service users; however, there has been little investigation regarding their effects on women. The aim of this paper was to explore women's experiences of RI within UK inpatient mental health services. Twenty women accessing inpatient mental health services participated in semi-structured interviews. Using thematic analysis (TA), three primary themes were reported from women's experiences: (1) powerlessness, (2) dehumanization, and (3) relationships and communication. Clinical recommendations included ensuring gender-awareness and trauma-informed care training is mandatory for all mental health staff, for RI training to include awareness of gender differences, and for policies to be reviewed with regard to women being invasively searched and ensuring sanitary products are safely available for women within seclusion. Directions for future research include investigating the experiences of RI for women from minority ethnic groups and exploring important moderators and mediators in the relationship between RI and re-traumatization for women.

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Handbook of Research on Advances in Digital Technologies to Promote Rehabilitation and Community Participation

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Role-play (RP) is a technique for teaching communication and training interpersonal skills, known for its effective way of transmitting learning, in which simulation is one of its main distinguishing features. Social skills, moreover, are behaviors that involve the interpersonal relationship carried out in each social context. Although social skills training is consensually considered one of the most beneficial approaches to improving social functioning in individuals with mental illness, long-term motivation deficits diminish its effectiveness. Virtual reality technology effectively solves the motivation problem, providing a realistic and immersive experience that allows for role-playing of social skills. They provide presence and allow individuals to practice and enhance their social skills. The benefits of both RP and VR technology are clear, and the combination of the two has even greater potential. However, there is still a limited amount of research on the impact of VR in the practice of RP, so further investigation is crucial.

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Experiences and Daily Life Attitudes of Women With Severe Mental Disorders: Integrative Review of Associated Factors

Abstract: Healthcare providers can greatly contribute to improving the quality of healthcare for women with SMD, but several barriers need to be overcome.

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Post‐discharge needs of Iranian women diagnosed with severe mental illness: A qualitative study

Post‐discharge needs of Iranian women diagnosed with severe mental illness: A qualitative study

Women’s experiences of restrictive interventions within inpatient mental health services: A qualitative investigation

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