ASSESSMENT OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS OF THE NEUROPSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL AKURE, ONDO STATE AGAINST RELAPSE OF PSYCHIATRIC DISORDER IN DISCHARGED PATIENTS

ABSTRACT Relapse in a discharged psychiatric patient is highly distressing and posed a huge burden to the patient, family and society. Relapse detection and taking preventive measures against its possible factors are crucial for a better prognosis. This study assess preventive measures by healthcare providers of Neuropsychiatric hospital Akure, Ondo State against relapse of psychiatric disorder in discharged patient. The study adopt a descriptive design and questionnaires were administered for data collection using a purposive sampling technique. A total of 52 participate were sampled in the study. Descriptive and inferential statistic were used to analyse data collected using SPSS version 23.0 and results are presented in tables. Result showed that all respondent have the knowledge of relapse of psychiatric disorder and other things around it such as medication and preventive control. 100% of the respondant also agreed that there is always treatment at the hospital. All respondent agreed that follow up care and creating rapport with patient can reduce relapse in discharged patient. Hypothesis drawn inferred that there is a significant relationship between the level of knowledge and implementation of preventive measures. Hence, recommendation were put forward which suggested that a seminar should be held to re educate healthcare providers on relapse prevention and it's effect on family and society.