1. Serious Mental Illness in Florida Nursing Homes: Need for Training
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Molinari, Victor A., Merritt, Stacy S., Mills, Whitney L., Chiriboga, David A., Conboy, Ann, Hyer, Kathryn, and Becker, Marion A.
- Abstract
This study examined how the mental health needs of nursing home (NH) residents with serious mental illness (SMI) are addressed. Data were collected from three sources: interviews with 84 SMI stakeholders; surveys of 206 NH staff members; and focus groups at two psychiatry specialty NHs. Four common themes emerged: placement of older adults with SMI was a significant problem for discharge planners and NH admission coordinators; NH staff reported being uneasy with SMI residents and were concerned over aggressive behavior; staff in NHs with psychiatry specialty units appeared more comfortable serving SMI residents; and SMI training was a consistent recommendation of all SMI stakeholders and NH staff. Implications for training are discussed.
- Published
- 2008
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