International Journal of Psychiatric Nursing
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 1

A Study to Explore the Perceived Benefits of Alternative Health Care Practices on Mental Illness as Described by Clients Diagnosed with Major Mental Illness and their Caregivers

1Postgraduated, (M. Sc Nursing-Mental Health Nursing, 2013–15.)

2Principal, Lisie College of Nursing, Kochi, Kerala

Online published on 17 March, 2016.

Abstract

Qualitative approach was adopted for this study. The design used was phenomenological research design. Findings of the study revealed that the clients and their caregivers had various physical, psychological and social benefits after the use of alternative health care practices.

Keywords

perceived benefits, alternative health care practices, mental illness, clients, caregivers