Factors Affecting the Quality of Nursing Care in Community Mental Health Centres: A Qualitative Study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Objective: Community mental health practices play a significant role in mental illness prevention. It is critical for nurses who play critical roles in the protection, growth, and rehabilitation of community mental health to deliver high-quality care. Nurses face challenges due to issues and limitations at the community mental health center. Also this situation can be impact on the quality of care. This study was planned to examine the factors affecting the quality of nursing care in community mental health centers. Material and Methods: The study was conducted with 12 volunteer nurses using a phenomenological research design, which is a qualitative research design. Interviews were conducted individually and face-to-face. The data were analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological analysis method. Results: In the analysis of the data, 4 categories (challenges with care and treatment, deficiencies at the community mental health center, views on the benefits of community mental health center, and recommendations for improving the quality of health care) and 13 main themes (medications, physician, communication, psychiatry service, equipment, team, space and equipment, functionality, communication, treatment and care, social aspects, team, social activities, and facilities and equipment) were identified. Conclusion: The study thoroughly evaluated the factors affecting the quality of nursing care in community mental health centers and suggested potential solutions.
Authors: Yasemin YALÇIN AKMAN, Sevda UZUN
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408313906