Kiss D, Pados E, Kovács A, Mádi P, Dervalics D, Bittermann É, Schmelowszky Á, Rácz J. "This is not life, this is just vegetation"-Lived experiences of long-term care in Europe's largest psychiatric home: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.
Perspect Psychiatr Care 2021;
57:1981-1990. [PMID:
33811648 DOI:
10.1111/ppc.12777]
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Abstract
PURPOSE
Understanding the experiences of long-term care (LTC) may help to improve care by assisting mental health professionals and allowing mental health policies to be customized more effectively. DESIGN AND METHODS: Semistructured interviews were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA).
FINDINGS
Three main themes emerged as a result: 1. Perception of selves, 2. Experience and representation of the institution, 3. Maintenance of safe spaces. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Communication with patients, investigation of their identity processes, and relationship toward their past and present self during LTC might aid in well-being and sense of congruency in their identities. Nurses should encourage patients to keep connected with their memories and past selves through different activities.
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