“A Qualitative study: Exploring Mental Health Nurses experience during care of People with Dementia”

Abstract

Introduction

Nurses at home or hospital setting often have to manage Dementia patients’ co-existing health problems and also support for personal care.

Objective

To Explore Mental health Nurses experience   during care of People with Dementia

Material and Method

Qualitative Phenomenological research design was adopted for the study. Sample size for the study were 06 Nurses from Mental Health ward .Purposive Sampling technique was used . The Investigator conducted the interview on lived experiences of nurses  using in-depth interviews, which was lasted between 45 minutes  to 60 minutes. Field notes, observations and nonverbal expressions was maintained. Managed with Interview guide with open ended questions and nurses were instructed to share the experience genuinely and with openness .Qualitative rigor was maintained in the study. The researcher has ‘Bracketed’ her own feelings and experiences about the study related content. Triangulation and member checking was done under investigation and through. Dependability, transferability and authenticity was ensured. Colaizzi’s phenomenological method of data analysis was used

Findings

Themes that were emerged includes concern, caring attitude, workload  and Safety and Security.

Conclusion

Primary care management by nurses is well maintained and recorded but care and support from family members and support system is a concern. Till the patient is in hospital the people with dementia receive the good treatment but frequency of admission is high which reflects the challenge of care at home.