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Andrea Serra
Informal caregivers compared with users and health workers on well-being and respect for human rights in mental health care services
Atzeni, Michela;Primavera, Diego;Cesar Ivan, Aviles GonzalezInvestigation
;Galletta, Maura;Sancassiani, Federica;Nonnis, Marcello;Urban, Antonio;Cantone, Elisa;Nardi, Antonio E;Carta, Mauro G
2024-01-01
Abstract
Background: This study aimed to measure differences among informal caregivers, users, and mental healthcare workers (MHW) regarding job/organizational satisfaction and perceptions of respect for rights in the mental health services of one region of Italy. Methods: A sample of 100 caregivers, 240 MHW, and 200 users completed the “Well-Being at Work and Respect for Human Rights Questionnaire” (WWRR) in community mental health centers in Sardinia. Results: Caregivers reported higher satisfaction toward MHW on perceiving respect for human rights among users (5.2 ± 1.0 vs 5.1 ± 1.1, p < 0.0001) and health professionals (5.3 ± 0.8 vs 4.5 ± 1.3, p < 0.0001) and organization well-being (5.1 ± 1.2 vs 3.9 ± 1.3, p < 0.0001); toward users about respect of rights of MHW (5.3 ± 0.8 vs 4.9 ± 1.2, p < 0.0001) and both toward users and MHW on dissatisfaction on resources (p < 0.0001). Caregivers strongly highlighted insufficient resources for services. Conclusion: Despite caregiver satisfaction, resource deficiencies signal a critical juncture in Italian mental health care. Continued cuts in healthcare spending, especially in mental health, raise concerns for future outcomes.
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