The attitudes of registered nurses toward devaluation and discrimination of people with mental illness
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Krystyna de Jacq, PhD, College of Health Professions, Pace University, New York, New York, USA; Allison A. Norful, PhD, RN, ANP-BC; Elaine Larson, PhD, RN, FAAN -- School of Nursing, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA
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People with mental illness identified healthcare providers' negative attitudes as one of the barriers toward health seeking for mental illness. Since there was no recent study exploring U.S. nurses' attitudes toward people with mental illness, this study addressed the gap.
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
| Type | Presentation |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Attitudes; Mental Illness; Nurses |
| Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Date | 2019 |
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