This Grand Round session will focus on Family Nursing Interventions in Mental Health Care.
The chief presenter is Professor Eydís Kristín Sveinbjarnardóttir. She is the Academic Chair in PMH nursing, RN, MSN, PhD. School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery- University of Iceland.
Overview: “The active involvement of family members in the care of individuals with mental health challenges is a crucial factor in promoting recovery. Psychiatric nurses play a vital role in implementing family-focused interventions, as they support medication adherence, enhance coping strategies, and contribute significantly to the prevention of relapse.”
Moderator: Raymond Tumwesigye, Lecturer (PhD Fellow, MNS Critical care, BNS, Dip. Nursing/HLM) Department of Nursing
Target Audience:
This session is intended for Medical students, general practitioners, and other healthcare professionals involved in Health Care Management.
Learning Objectives/ Grand round purpose:
To equip medical students of MUST and the surrounding communities with Family Nursing Interventions in Mental Health Care
Program Outline:
Introduction: Philip Amanyire
Case presentation:
– History taking & mental state examination: Herbert Agodo
– Physical examination & investigations: Irene Asekenye
– Nursing management: Josephine Aryek-kwe
Expert’s note
– Family nursing interventions: Prof Eydis
– Call to action Prof Eydis
Closing Remarks: Raymond Tumwesigye will summarize the key takeaways from the session and provide concluding remarks.
We encourage active participation during the Q&A session following the presentations.
Clink the link to Join in; https://zoom.us/j/98508807894?pwd=bsLp0FT9CEuRMwvfYUabjg0B1f0S2y.1
Meeting ID: 985 0880 7894
Passcode: 937763
