Qualitative exploration of family perspectives of smoke-free mental health and addiction services
Authors: Missen, R.L., Brannelly, T. and Newton-Howes, G.
Journal: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
Volume: 22
Issue: 4
Pages: 294-303
eISSN: 1447-0349
ISSN: 1445-8330
DOI: 10.1111/j.1447-0349.2012.00882.x
Abstract:The significant health disparities experienced by people with mental illness indicate the need for mental health service improvement. This qualitative study explored family and whānau (Māori family group) perspectives of smoke-free mental health services. Thematic analysis found that family and whānau identified a number of barriers to the implementation of successful smoke-free policy, including lack of coordination and consistency, and limited, if any, family and whānau inclusion. Family and whānau discussed smoking as a strategy for coping with anxiety and boredom; therefore, the need for other activities and strategies to replace smoking was identified as necessary in effective service delivery. The attitude that mental health service policy should be different from general health policy, due to the experience of mental distress, was also identified. In this paper, we argue that the development and implementation of quality mental health services would be strengthened by involving family and whānau in smoke-free initiatives. Furthermore, the provision of relevant information to family, whānau, and service users would help dispel myths and stigma associated with tobacco and mental health. © 2012 Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Inc.
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Qualitative exploration of family perspectives of smoke-free mental health and addiction services.
Authors: Missen, R.L., Brannelly, T. and Newton-Howes, G.
Journal: Int J Ment Health Nurs
Volume: 22
Issue: 4
Pages: 294-303
eISSN: 1447-0349
DOI: 10.1111/j.1447-0349.2012.00882.x
Abstract:The significant health disparities experienced by people with mental illness indicate the need for mental health service improvement. This qualitative study explored family and whānau (Māori family group) perspectives of smoke-free mental health services. Thematic analysis found that family and whānau identified a number of barriers to the implementation of successful smoke-free policy, including lack of coordination and consistency, and limited, if any, family and whānau inclusion. Family and whānau discussed smoking as a strategy for coping with anxiety and boredom; therefore, the need for other activities and strategies to replace smoking was identified as necessary in effective service delivery. The attitude that mental health service policy should be different from general health policy, due to the experience of mental distress, was also identified. In this paper, we argue that the development and implementation of quality mental health services would be strengthened by involving family and whānau in smoke-free initiatives. Furthermore, the provision of relevant information to family, whānau, and service users would help dispel myths and stigma associated with tobacco and mental health.
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Qualitative exploration of family perspectives of smoke-free mental health and addiction services
Authors: Missen, R.L., Brannelly, T. and Newton-Howes, G.
Journal: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
Volume: 22
Issue: 4
Pages: 294-303
DOI: 10.1111/j.1447-0349.2012.00882.x
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Qualitative exploration of family perspectives of smoke-free mental health and addiction services.
Authors: Missen, R.L., Brannelly, T. and Newton-Howes, G.
Journal: International journal of mental health nursing
Volume: 22
Issue: 4
Pages: 294-303
eISSN: 1447-0349
ISSN: 1445-8330
DOI: 10.1111/j.1447-0349.2012.00882.x
Abstract:The significant health disparities experienced by people with mental illness indicate the need for mental health service improvement. This qualitative study explored family and whānau (Māori family group) perspectives of smoke-free mental health services. Thematic analysis found that family and whānau identified a number of barriers to the implementation of successful smoke-free policy, including lack of coordination and consistency, and limited, if any, family and whānau inclusion. Family and whānau discussed smoking as a strategy for coping with anxiety and boredom; therefore, the need for other activities and strategies to replace smoking was identified as necessary in effective service delivery. The attitude that mental health service policy should be different from general health policy, due to the experience of mental distress, was also identified. In this paper, we argue that the development and implementation of quality mental health services would be strengthened by involving family and whānau in smoke-free initiatives. Furthermore, the provision of relevant information to family, whānau, and service users would help dispel myths and stigma associated with tobacco and mental health.
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