Other Titles
Psychiatric Care: What America Can Learn from Jamaican Practices
Abstract
Psychiatric care in the United States falls short in addressing patient care goals and adherence to psychiatric treatment plans. Adopting a collectivist cultural lens gives insight into mental healthcare in Jamaica and highlights ways to achieve patient-centered psychiatric care in the face of increased stigma.
Sigma Membership
Alpha Zeta
Lead Author Affiliation
Columbia University, New York, New York, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Collectivism, Patient-Centered, Psychiatric Nursing, Jamaica
Recommended Citation
McDade, Andrea Leigh and Ranger-Murdock, Gabrielle, "Incorporating global perspectives to achieve patient-centered psychiatric care" (2019). Convention. 134.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/134
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Incorporating global perspectives to achieve patient-centered psychiatric care
Washington, DC, USA
Psychiatric care in the United States falls short in addressing patient care goals and adherence to psychiatric treatment plans. Adopting a collectivist cultural lens gives insight into mental healthcare in Jamaica and highlights ways to achieve patient-centered psychiatric care in the face of increased stigma.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.