The Attitudes of Visiting Nurses Toward Persons Treated in the Region Under the Medical Treatment and Supervision Act.

Abstract

This study aimed to clarify the attitudes of visiting nurses toward the interaction with persons treated in the region under the Medical Treatment and Supervision Act. We conducted semi-structured interviews involving psychiatric certified nurse specialists and certified nurses, as well as facility managers who are involved in the care of persons receiving regional treatment. The obtained data were analyzed using a qualitative and descriptive approach. As a result, the following attitudes were identified: [Having a basic idea that lifestyle habits can affect diseases], [encouraging the persons to think and make decisions by themselves], [providing challenging tasks to lead a community life], [encouraging the persons to become aware of their health status and ability], [assessing the person's self-management behavior in their daily lives], [sharing information on healthcare changes with the persons], and [understanding the person's unique behavior to provide effective support].