Pilot Study On Effectiveness Of Community Based Mental Health Nursing Strategies On Depression, Somatic Disorders Insomnia And Clinical Parameters Among Adults With Non -Communicable Diseases At Selected Kiosk Centres

Abstract

This pilot study explores how the strategies of community-based mental health nursing practices reduce depression, somatic disorders, insomnia, and clinical parameters (blood pressure rates and levels of blood glucose) among adults with non-communicable diseases (NCDs), namely, hypertension and diabetes. The research employs quasi experimental research design consisting of pre and post testing on an experimental group (experiencing mental health nursing interventions) and a control group (experiencing usual care). The findings show that the conditions of depression, somatic disorders, and insomnia showed significant improvements in the experimental rather than the control group, which means that the incorporation of mental health nursing can have a positive influence on the management of physical conditions chronic in their nature in the primary care practice.