An exploration of the perceptions of nurses in caring for psychiatric patients in a rural district hospital in Northern Cape, South Africa

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dc.contributor.advisorStern, Ruth
dc.contributor.authorMatsoso, Tsietsi Martin
dc.date.accessioned2018-06-20T10:52:56Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-10T08:38:08Z
dc.date.available2018-08-31T22:10:06Z
dc.date.available2026-06-10T08:38:08Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.descriptionMagister Public Health - MPH (Public Health)
dc.description.abstractCaring for psychiatric patients in the medical wards of rural district hospitals is of concern, as the hospitals are not designed to make provision for these patients. Psychiatric patients, especially those diagnosed with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar mood disorders may exhibit disruptive and aggressive behaviour which may be overwhelming to other patients who are not suffering from mental illness. The aim of the study was to explore the perceptions of the nurses caring for psychiatric patients in a rural district hospital, in order to gain a deeper understanding of their concerns and their experiences.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10566/23291
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of Western Cape
dc.rights.holderUniversity of Western Cape
dc.titleAn exploration of the perceptions of nurses in caring for psychiatric patients in a rural district hospital in Northern Cape, South Africa

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