Experiences of individuals with severe mental illnesses about physical health services: A qualitative study
Mukaddes Muberra Gedik, Neslihan Partlak Gunusen, Sevecen Celik Ince
article (Uluslararası, Hakemli) | Yazar(lar): Mukaddes Muberra Gedik, Neslihan Partlak Gunusen, Sevecen Celik Ince | Yıl: 2020 | Dergi/Kurum: ARCHIVES OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING | İndeks: WOS.SCI, WOS.SSCI | DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2020.04.004 | Anahtar Kelimeler: Physical health services, Physical health, Mental illness, Ment
Aim: This study aims to understand the ideas and experiences of individuals' with severe mental illnesses regarding their access to physical health care services.
Methods: In this study, a qualitative descriptive approach and content analysis were used. The sample comprised 14 individuals with severe mental illnesses in a psychiatric clinic.
Results: Three themes emerged: i) a barrier theme related to the patient and the illness, health care professionals, and the health system; ii) a theme that comprised facilitators, for example, health care system facilitators and family support; and iii) an expectations theme, comprising patients' and health care services.
Conclusion: Individuals with severe mental illnesses must overcome many barriers while receiving physical health care, and nursing interventions are critical for increasing these patients' access to physical health services.