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Analytical Chemistry 11: ACH21E0
No full textExamination on Analytical Chemistry 11: ACH21E0, Nov 201
Programme Management 111: PRP3114
No full textExamination on Programme Management 111: PRP3114, May / June 201
Applied Strength of Materials 111: STMB3/0
No full textExamination on Applied Strength of Materials 111: STMB3/0, Supp July 201
Factors enhancing readmission of mental health care users to a mental health unit in East London as described by their caregivers.
No full textReadmission of mental healthcare users is a global challenge and concern which is
associated with high costs. Readmission has negative effects as it is believed to
promote dependency, demoralize patients and cause workload for staff.
Readmissions also bring a burden to caregivers and affect the caregiver’s health.
In the light of this background, the aim of the study was to explore and describe
factors enhancing readmission of mental health care users (MHCUs) to a mental
health unit in East London as described by their caregivers. The objectives of the
study were to: explore factors enhancing readmission of mental health care users in
a mental health unit in East London as described by their caregivers and to
document recommendations elicited from the findings of the study.
A qualitative approach was used to collect and analyze data. The study used a
descriptive and explorative design. Sampling was done using the purposive nonprobability
method. Unstructured face- to- face interviews were conducted using an
interview guide. Fifteen (15) caregivers of MHCUs who had been readmitted to a
mental health unit in East London were interviewed .The interviews were recorded
and transcribed verbatim.
The findings of this study suggest that non adherence to treatment, refusing to take
treatment, defaulting treatment, denial, indulging in substance abuse, stigma, effects
of disease, violence and aggressive behavior are the factors enhancing readmission
of MCHUs to a mental health unit in East London.
A better understanding of readmission of MHCUs can lead to early intervention and
early planning of care. It is envisaged that psycho education, home visits and
collaboration of clinic staff with hospital staff may decrease readmission of mental
health care users in this unit
Analytical Chemistry II: ANAP214
No full textExamination on Analytical Chemistry II: ANAP214, Nov 201
