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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.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Andrea Leigh McDade, MSN, RN - School of Nursing, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA; Gabrielle Ranger-Murdock, MSN, BA - Columbia University School of Nursing, New York, NY, USA

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

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Keywords:

Collectivism, Patient-Centered, Psychiatric Nursing, Jamaica

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.