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Distriktsköterskors och sjuksköterskors erfarenhet av att arbeta preventivt mot psykisk ohälsa inom primärvården
University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Caring Science.
University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Caring Science.
2023 (Swedish)Independent thesis Advanced level (professional degree), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [sv]

Bakgrund: Psykisk ohälsa är ett globalt folkhälsoproblem. Primärvården har här en viktig roll och kan dels identifiera dessa individer i ett tidigt skede, dels arbeta preventivt mot psykisk ohälsa utifrån olika preventionsnivåer. Distriktssköterskan har en nyckelroll i sammanhanget men det preventiva arbetet som ingår i rollen styrs av en komplex sammansättning av faktorer. Vissa av dessa är möjliga att påverka i själva yrkesutövandet medan andra bestäms av exempelvis organisatoriska beslut. Syfte: Syftet med studien var att undersöka distriktssköterskors och sjuksköterskors erfarenheter av att arbeta preventivt mot psykisk ohälsa inom primärvården. Metod: Studien har en beskrivande design med en kvalitativ ansats. Data insamlades med semistrukturerade intervjuer och materialet analyserades med hjälp av kvalitativ innehållsanalys. Huvudresultat: I studien framkom det att sjuksköterskornas erfarenheter av preventivt arbete mot psykisk ohälsa varierade. Arbetet påverkades av såväl tid och resurser som rutiner och stöd. Om det förebyggande arbetet mot psykisk ohälsa var tydliggjort i största allmänhet på arbetsplatsen påverkade också möjligheterna till att arbeta preventivt. Alla deltagare hade någon erfarenhet av att ge egenvårdsråd till patienter med psykisk ohälsa. Det enskilda samtalet mellan sjuksköterska och patient utgjorde en viktig grund för det fortsatta arbetet, ett möte som utmärkte sig av bland annat lyhördhet och förtroende. Erfarenheten av att följa upp patienter med psykisk ohälsa varierade, men då det skedde beskrev deltagarna det som mycket uppskattat av patienterna. Slutsats: Det finns möjligheter för sjuksköterskor att göra skillnad för patienter som lider av psykisk ohälsa, både genom egenvårdsråd och uppföljning. Trots detta sker det preventiva arbetet mot psykisk ohälsa i varierad utsträckning och i föreliggande studie uttrycks bristfälliga förutsättningar, en önskan om mer resurser i form av tid och kompetens samt att uppfattningen om primärvårdens uppdrag är otydligt.

Abstract [en]

Background: Mental illness is a global public health problem and leads to unnecessary suffering and a reduction in the individual's opportunity for a fulfilling life. Primary care has an important role and can identify these individuals at an early stage and work preventively against mental illness based on different levels of prevention. Previous research has shown that the district nurse has a key role in this context, but that the preventive work included in the role is regulated by a complex combination of factors. Some of these can be influenced in the professional practice itself, while others are determined by, for example, organizational decisions. Aim: The aim of the study was to describe district nurses' and nurses experiences to work preventively against mental illness in primary care. Methods: The study had a descriptive design with a qualitative approach. Eight district nurses and nurses from primary care participated and the data collection was performed with semi-structured interviews. The collected material were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Main results: It emerged that the nurses' experiences of working preventively against mental illness varied. The participants described that the work was affected by time and resources as well as routines and support. Whether the preventive work against mental illness was clearly defined in general in the workplace was also something that affected the opportunities to work preventively.. All participants had some experience of giving self-care advice to patients with mental illness. What also emerged was that the individual conversation between nurse and patient formed an important basis for the continued work, a meeting that was characterized by, among other things, responsiveness and trust. The participants' experience of following up patients with mental illness varied, but when it happened, the participants described it as highly appreciated by the patients. Conclusion: It appears that there are opportunities for nurses to make a difference for patients suffering from mental illness. The participants attempted to work preventively, however, to a varied extent. A desire is expressed for clearer routines on the subject and more resources like time and education.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2023.
Keywords [sv]
Distriktssköterska, Erfarenheter, Preventivt arbete, Primärvården, Psykisk ohälsa
National Category
Nursing
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-42658OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hig-42658DiVA, id: diva2:1778455
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Nursing
Educational program
Specialist nursing – master’s programme (one year)
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Available from: 2023-07-03 Created: 2023-07-02 Last updated: 2023-07-03Bibliographically approved

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