Family experiences in communicating with family members experiencing social isolation after hospitalization
Enferm. clín. (Ed. impr.)
; 28(supl.1): 116-121, feb. 2018.
Article
in English
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| ID: ibc-173069
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
Social isolation is one of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia that is likely to persist after hospitalization. This study aimed to describe family experiences in communicating with post-hospitalized family members experiencing social isolation.Method:
This study used a descriptive phenomenology qualitative approach. The research sample consisted of seven participants selected by a purposive sampling method. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews with family members of people with schizophrenia who experienced social isolation after hospitalization. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's method.Results:
Five themes emerged in this study a) emotional reactions towards communication changes after hospitalization; b) family coping strategies in communicating with post-hospitalized clients; c) stigma and emotional expression as factors aggravating limited social interaction; d)types of family communication used to fulfill the psychological needs of patients, and e) family involvement in communicating with socially-isolated clients after hospitalization.Conclusions:
Family communication becomes part of the adaptation of the family to caring for a family member with a chronic illness. It is recommended that nurses provide mental health education and psychological education on communication skills to family caregiversRESUMEN
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Spain
Database:
IBECS
Main subject:
Schizophrenia
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Social Isolation
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Caregivers
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Communication
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Hospitalization
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Qualitative research
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Risk factors
Aspects:
Social determinants of health
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Enferm. clín. (Ed. impr.)
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universitas Indonesia/Indonesia