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Challenges confronting nurses caring for persons diagnosed with intellectual disability at a Mental Health Institution in Gauteng, South Africa

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  • Lily Keneilwe Motswasele-Sikwane

    (Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University)

  • Thekiso Azariel Moeletsi

    (Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University)

  • Andile Glodin Mokoena-De Beer

    (Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University)

Abstract

This paper aims to explore and describe the challenges experienced by nurses caring for persons diagnosed with intellectual disability. Caring for persons with intellectual disability is understood be challenging for families. This could be worse for nurses due to the challenging behaviour the persons with intellectual disability present with. This may be exacerbated by the attitudes nurses have towards persons with intellectual disability. The researchers ask the following questions: “What are the challenges experienced by nurses caring for persons with intellectual disability?†We employed an exploratory-descriptive research design, using in-depth individual face-to-face interviews to explore the nurses’ experiences. Using Tesch’s method of open coding, two overarching themes emerged: (1) Care-related challenges and (2). Facilitation of a supportive, caring environment. The findings of the study demonstrate that the experienced challenges are related to the mental status of the persons diagnosed with intellectual disability, the therapeutic environment, shortage of specialized personnel and role ambiguity. Hence, the nurses yearn for a supportive environment which includes family support and support from the institution's management, including the provision of psychosocial support, which plays a pivotal role in achieving a safe, caring environment. The findings of this study could be used to develop strategies to facilitate a supportive, caring environment to minimize therapeutic challenges. Key Words:Care, Caring, Challenges, Intellectual disability, Mental Health Institution, Nurses

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  • Lily Keneilwe Motswasele-Sikwane & Thekiso Azariel Moeletsi & Andile Glodin Mokoena-De Beer, 2024. "Challenges confronting nurses caring for persons diagnosed with intellectual disability at a Mental Health Institution in Gauteng, South Africa," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 13(2), pages 276-285, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:13:y:2024:i:2:p:276-285
    DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v13i2.3144
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