A qualitative study on the occupational adaptability of psychiatric medical caregivers from the perspective of a composite ecosystem
10.3760/cma.j.cn211501-20240523-01311
- VernacularTitle:生态系统理论视角下精神科医疗护理员职业适应性质性研究
- Author:
Jingmei YUAN
1
;
Yanhong ZHANG
;
Fengying ZU
;
Haolian HUANG
;
Qingqing WANG
;
Yan WEI
Author Information
1. 南京医科大学附属脑科医院护理部，南京 210029
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Qualitative research;
Ecosystem theory;
Psychiatric;
Medical caregivers;
Career adaptability
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2025;41(5):374-379
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore the occupational adaptability of psychiatric medical caregivers from the perspective of a composite ecosystem.Methods:Using purposive sampling combining with snowball sampling and based on ecosystem theory, an interview outline was set up to conduct semi-structured interviews with psychiatric medical caregivers from October to December 2023. The Colaizzi 7-step analysis method was used to extract the themes.Results:Totally 15 psychiatric medical caregivers aged 44-61 years, 4 males and 11 females. There were three themes in the study: microsystems-changes in cognition, emotion, and physical and mental health; mid-level system-support and difficulties for families, hospitals, and nursing staff institutions; the macro system-social psychological support system was lacking.Conclusions:Psychiatric medical caregivers lack professional knowledge, have more negative emotions in their emotional experiences, and have a serious lack of mental health support systems. There are biases and misunderstandings towards them in society. It is recommended that managers pay attention to the physical and mental health of psychiatric caregivers and improve their work adaptability.
