This biological illness affects virtually all aspects of the client's life, particularly his or her social skills. The home is an excellent setting to help the client learn or improve these skills with real life situations. Self-management can be achieved for many clients with support and guidance. The key is helping the client to mange their illness and to reach their optimal level of wellness. Nurses who assist the client with serious mental illness in their home setting must understand that the client will deal with many stressors in their lives.
Psychiatric clients are often a forgotten population.
However, psychiatric home care nurses can enable clients with difficult life experiences to enjoy a safe, stable and satisfying life. Designing an effective psychiatric home care program. Development of a psychiatric home care program.