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Views concerning patient dignity among relatives to patients experiencing psychosis
Frode Skorpen1,2, Arlene Arstad Thorsen3, Christina Forsberg2
1Faculty of Health Education, Stord/Haugesund University College, Stord, Norway.
Background:
Mental illness influences not only the suffering patient but often changes family life forever and results in experience of reduced dignity for both patients and relatives.
Aim:
The aim of this study was to reveal relatives' opinions regarding what is important for taking care of patients' dignity.
Participants:
Thirteen relatives of patients experiencing psychosis were recruited through a relatives' user organisation.
Research Design:
The methodological approach is Q methodology. A Q sample of 51 statements was sorted in a quasinormal distribution curve. Postinterviews were conducted with all participants.
Results:
Four viewpoints emerged described as 'value based', 'expectations', 'asymmetric' and 'nuanced'.
Conclusion:
Focus on overarching values such as honesty and respect, to involve patients and relatives in care, by reducing asymmetry between patients and staff, with staff taking total responsibility for a patient's situation when needed, all represent aspects of taking care of patient dignity.
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