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.

Author Details

Andrea Leigh McDade, MSN, RN, School of Nursing, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

Columbia University, New York, New York, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

Collectivism, Patient-centered, Psychiatric Nursing

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Incorporating global perspectives to achieve patient-centered psychiatric care

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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.