The experiences of family members of a person with a head injury

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2010
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The study on the experiences of family members of a person with a head injury took place in the three of the Northern Regions of Namibia, namely: Oshana, Omusati and Ohangwena
The purpose of this study was to make an effort to understand what the family members of a person with a head injury go through during the pre-hospitalization, hospitalization and rehabilitation time went through. The objectives set for this study were, to: explore and describe the experiences of family members of a person with a head injury, and to develop guidelines for family members on how to cope and support a person diagnosed with a head injury
A purposive sample was selected from the records of the Intensive Care Unit at the Intermediate Hospital Oshakati where the addresses of the head injury patients were identified. An explorative, descriptive, contextual study was conducted utilizing a qualitative design utilizing a purposive individual in-depth face-to-face interview to gather data from family members of a person with a head injury. Data was analyzed using Tech's method for content analysis.xiv The results showed that family members of a person with head injury had varied and different experiences varying from different feelings, challenges and support to them. Guidelines for family members of a person with head injury were developed. Recommendations were made for both health care providers and family members of a person with a head injury. Family members need to take an active role in acquiring relevant information on head injury from health care providers and to utilize resources that are available in their communities to support a person with a head injury
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a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Masters in Nursing Science
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Head Patients Diseases Rehabilitation, Head Wounds and Injuries, Patients and Rehabilitation, Brain Wounds and Injuries, Patients and Rehabilitation, Brain diseases, patients and rehabilitation
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