Perception of nurses about advantages and constraints of their practice in mental health services

The study aimed to identify the advantages and constraints in the practices of nurses in Mental Health services. A qualitative descriptive study, was conducted in 22 public mental health services in the state of Goiás, involving 21 nurses as subjects. The evaluation referential of Avedis Donabedian...

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Published in:Revista brasileira de enfermagem 2013-09, Vol.66 (5), p.745
Main Authors: Silva, Nathália Santos, Esperidião, Elizabeth, Bezerra, Ana Lúcia Queiroz, Cavalcante, Ana Caroline Gonçalves, Souza, Adrielle Cristina Silva, Silva, Kelly Kan Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Adult
Attitude of Health Personnel
Female
Humans
Male
Mental Health Services
Psychiatric Nursing
Young Adult
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Summary:The study aimed to identify the advantages and constraints in the practices of nurses in Mental Health services. A qualitative descriptive study, was conducted in 22 public mental health services in the state of Goiás, involving 21 nurses as subjects. The evaluation referential of Avedis Donabedian was used for data discussion. Regarding the facilitating aspects, it were cited the availability of physical resources, furniture and materials for the workshops, professional and interpersonal relationships with staff, and coordination with users. Among the constraining aspects also predominated the structure that is offered by the services. It was evident that the structure and interpersonal relations have been conditioning aspects related to the effectiveness of nurses' practice in mental health services within the state of Goiás.
ISSN:0034-7167
DOI:10.1590/S0034-71672013000500016