Nursing care for people with mental disorder in the general hospital: challenges of specialized care

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the perception and challenges conceived by the nursing team, in specialized care for people with mental disorders, in the hospital environment. Methodology: This is a descriptive-exploratory field study with a qualitative perspective of data production and analysis. Results: Two thematic categories emerged: a) Perception of the nursing team in relation to the person with mental disorder in the hospital environment b) Nursing challenges to assist the person with mental disorder. The study unveils the challenges that nursing professionals encounter to assist patients with mental disorders in the general hospital, even though they understand that these people are susceptible to aggression, they recognize that through practices based on the humanized approach, it is possible to promote relationships of trust and respect to the subjectivity of each individual, resulting in the promotion of autonomy of the individuals involved in the care process. Conclusion: From these reflections, it is possible to observe the importance of establishing a bond capable of stimulating trust between nursing professionals and patients, providing the expansion of psychosocial practices.