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As I See It: The Cry of the Community Psychiatric Nurse in Ghana

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dc.contributor.author Opare, Frederick Yaw
dc.contributor.author Adatara, Peter
dc.contributor.author Kuug, Anthony
dc.contributor.author Nyande, Felix
dc.contributor.author Apaanye, Mabel Avane
dc.contributor.author Achaliwie, Francisca
dc.contributor.author Ninnoni, Jerry Paul K.
dc.date.accessioned 2022-04-08T09:35:19Z
dc.date.available 2022-04-08T09:35:19Z
dc.date.issued 2016-03
dc.identifier.issn 23105496
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/8144
dc.description 10p:, ill. en_US
dc.description.abstract Community Psychiatric Nurses (CPNs) play a crucial role in the public health delivery system in Ghana. In general, mental health care in Ghana is largely underdeveloped with limited resources, including skilled personnel to improve quality of care. This study sought to explore the needs and challenges of CPNs in the discharge of their duty. Materials and Methods: An exploratory descriptive qualitative design was adopted in this study. A total of thirteen (13) CPNs were purposively sampled and data gathered through semi-structured interviews using an interview guide. Data was analyzed thematically yielding descriptive results of some of the barriers and challenges encountered by CPNs in Ghana. Findings: The major challenges of CPNs included: inadequate logistical support; irregular supply of medications; stigmatization of the CPN; assaults from patients and limited support from families and caregivers leading to relapse of patients. Conclusion: Psychiatric nurses are integral members of the community health delivery team; however, the work of the community psychiatric nurse in Ghana presents a challenge both in terms of personnel and logistics. Furthermore, quality community psychiatric nursing care requires collaboration with other multidisciplinary teams, including the social worker, families and caregiver. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher University of Cape Coast en_US
dc.subject Community Psychiatric Nurse en_US
dc.subject Experience en_US
dc.subject Challenges en_US
dc.subject Barriers en_US
dc.title As I See It: The Cry of the Community Psychiatric Nurse in Ghana en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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