Barriers to the implementation of a computer-based rehabilitation programme in two public psychiatric settings
South African Journal of Psychiatry
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Barriers to the implementation of a computer-based rehabilitation programme in two public psychiatric settings | |
| Creator | Ferreira-Correia, Aline Barberis, Tyler Msimanga, Lerato | |
| Description | Background: Working memory (WM) deficits have a negative impact on treatment adherence and quality of life. Efficient and effective interventions are needed in order to improve the cognitive functioning of those affected, especially in low-resource communities. Computer-based rehabilitation programmes (CBRP) are low-cost therapeutic approaches for WM deficits. Perceptions and experiences of target users may influence whether CBRP constitute an effective therapeutic option for adults with cognitive impairment in under-resourced environments.Aim: The goal of the study was to explore the experiences of a group of volunteers with WM deficits (associated with diagnoses of HIV and schizophrenia), in terms of the perceived barriers they encountered during their participation in a CBRP.Methods: A qualitative, descriptive research design was implemented. Short interviews and field notes were used in order to investigate the experiences of nine participants in relation to the CBRP. The sample included four participants living with HIV and five with schizophrenia, all with WM deficits.Results: Using a thematic analysis, eight barriers were identified: unawareness of the cognitive deficit, anticipation of negative results, stigma, difficulties accessing a computer and/or Internet connection, ill health, negative emotional experiences, daily routine challenges and non-conducive or sabotaging environments. A representational model of these barriers is proposed.Conclusion: The implementation of a cognitive rehabilitation strategy should not only take into consideration issues of access to particular strategies and materials but should also be preceded by an exploration of how individual and contextual barriers are experienced by the potential users, as these contribute to the risk of dropout. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2018-06-11 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v24i0.1163 | |
| Source | South African Journal of Psychiatry; Vol 24 (2018); 8 pages 2078-6786 1608-9685 | |
| Language | eng | |
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