Knowledge, attitude and perception of health workers towards mentally ill patients - case study of Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, Akure Department:Health Information Management By: Asaolufrancis Project ID: 8429 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study examined the attitude, perceptions and knowledge of health workers towards mentally ill patients in the Neuro-psychiatric Hospital, Akure. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design, while the study population comprised 120 Health workers working in the Neuro-psychiatric Hospital, Akure. Total enumeration was used instead of a sample size for the study. Questionnaire was used for data collection in the study area as the research instrument. Frequency tables and simple percentages were used for data presentation. The study revealed that the majority of healthcare professionals demonstrated good knowledge and understanding of common types of mental illness. They received specific training and expressed confidence in providing care. While societal stereotypes and colleague attitudes had minimal influence, factors like resource availability, personal experiences, and workload affected their attitudes. Addressing resource gaps and workload management are crucial for quality care. The results highlight the importance of ongoing education and supportive resources in improving healthcare professionals'' understanding and attitudes towards mental illness. The study recommends that, healthcare professionals should engage in ongoing training and education programs focused on mental health. Additionally, efforts should be made to address resource gaps in healthcare facilities, especially in terms of the availability of mental health professionals, medications, and equipment ...Preview Download Preview +Other Health Information Management project topics and materials you might be interested in»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling»Impact of health information management in healthcare delivery»Evaluation of the problems and constraints facing health record keeping and professionals»Assessment of challenges of health information management practice in General Hospital Ilorin, Kwara State»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling patients health records in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»A study into causes of misfiling among health information management professionals in health records department - case study of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»Evaluation of confidentiality of patient health records among hospital staff»Factors militating against effective documentation in health care delivery system in University of Benin Teaching Hospital Benin City, Edo state»Evaluation of patient appointment system - a case study of university of Ilorin teaching hospital»Impact of electronic medical records on patients waiting time in health care delivery system in Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Delta state»Impact of health statistics in the health care delivery system at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State»Effect of lack of health information computerization in the primary health care system»The challenges of effective communication between health information officers and patients (case study of Federal Medical Centre, Nguru Yobe state)»Causes and consequences of breach of confidentiality of patient health information in Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos state»Evaluation of the importance of health information management in primary health care