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Perspectives of service providers on independent living units for clients with a mental disorder: a biopsychosocial approach
Thesis (M Social Work)--Stellenbosch University, 2026.
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| spelling | oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/135762 Perspectives of service providers on independent living units for clients with a mental disorder: a biopsychosocial approach Drinkrow-Grobler, Gerhardus Slabbert, Ilze Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Dept. of Social Work. Community mental health services Mentally ill -- Housing Holistic medicine UCTD Thesis (M Social Work)--Stellenbosch University, 2026. Drinkrow-Grobler, G. 2026. Perspectives of service providers on independent living units for clients with a mental disorder: A biopsychosocial approach. Unpublished masters thesis. Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch University [online]. Available: https://scholar.sun.ac.za/items/e3a3540a-bb6a-4519-b5c7-0bcb9c8acc30 ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigates the role and impact of independent living units (ILUs) within the South African mental health care system, focusing on their contribution to recovery, autonomy, and social reintegration for individuals with mental disorders. As mental health care shifts from long-term institutional settings to community-based models, ILUs serve as critical intermediaries, providing structured environments that support life skills development, psychosocial care, and participation in daily and community life. Through a qualitative approach, the research examines the functions of ILUs, challenges experienced by residents, and strategies for empowerment using a biopsychosocial framework. Findings indicate that ILUs promote independence and self-efficacy. However, systemic limitations – such as fragmented services, insufficient resources, and social stigma – can impede their effectiveness. The study also highlights the central role of multidisciplinary service providers, whose collaboration and expertise are essential for delivering holistic care, fostering skill development, and supporting residents’ autonomy. The study concludes that while ILUs embody the principles of deinstitutionalisation, their success depends on coordinated policies, integrated support systems, and active engagement with families and communities. Recommendations emphasise ongoing professional development, regular evaluation of ILU programmes, and strategies to strengthen social inclusion. This research contributes to understanding community-based mental health care in South Africa and offers insights for enhancing services that support individuals transitioning from institutional to independent living contexts. AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie studie ondersoek die rol en impak van onafhanklike lewenseenhede (OLE’s) binne die Suid-Afrikaanse geestesgesondheidstelsel, met spesifieke fokus op hul bydrae tot herstel, onafhanklikheid en sosiale herintegrasie vir persone met geestesgesondheidsversteurings. Namate geestesgesondheidsorg beweeg van langtermyn-institusionele opsies na gemeenskapsgebaseerde modelle, dien OLE’s as kritieke tussengangers wat gestruktureerde omgewings bied wat die ontwikkeling vanlewensvaardighede, sielkundige en sosiale sorg, en deelname aan daaglikse en gemeenskapsaktiwiteite ondersteun. Deur ’n kwalitatiewe benadering ondersoek die navorsing die funksies van OLE’s, uitdagings wat inwoners ervaar, en strategieë vir bemagtiging binne ’n biopsigososiale raamwerk. Die bevindings dui daarop dat OLE’s onafhanklikheid en selfdoeltreffendheid bevorder. Sistemiese beperkings – soos gefragmenteerde dienste, onvoldoende hulpbronne en sosiale stigma – kan egter hul doeltreffendheid belemmer. Die studie beklemtoon ook die sentrale rol van multidissiplinêrediensverskaffers, wie se samewerking en kundigheid noodsaaklik is vir die lewering van holistiese sorg, bevordering van vaardigheidsontwikkeling, en ondersteuning van inwoners se onafhanklikheid. Die studie kom tot die gevolgtrekking dat hoewel OLE’s die beginsels van deïnstitusionalisering beliggaam, hul sukses afhanklik is van ʼn gekoördineerde beleid,geïntegreerde ondersteuningsisteme, en aktiewe betrokkenheid van families en gemeenskappe. Aanbevelings beklemtoon voortdurende professionele ontwikkeling, gereelde evaluering van OLE-programme, en strategieë om sosiale insluiting te versterk. Hierdie navorsing dra by tot ’n beter begrip van gemeenskapsgebaseerde geestesgesondheidsorg in Suid-Afrika en bied insigte vir die verbetering van dienste wat persone ondersteun wat van institusionele na onafhanklike leefkontekste beweeg. Masters 2026-04-09T13:09:08Z 2026-04-09T13:09:08Z 2026-03 Thesis https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/135762 en_ZA Stellenbosch University xi, 195 pages application/pdf Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| spellingShingle | Community mental health services Mentally ill -- Housing Holistic medicine UCTD Drinkrow-Grobler, Gerhardus Perspectives of service providers on independent living units for clients with a mental disorder: a biopsychosocial approach |
| title | Perspectives of service providers on independent living units for clients with a mental disorder: a biopsychosocial approach |
| title_full | Perspectives of service providers on independent living units for clients with a mental disorder: a biopsychosocial approach |
| title_fullStr | Perspectives of service providers on independent living units for clients with a mental disorder: a biopsychosocial approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perspectives of service providers on independent living units for clients with a mental disorder: a biopsychosocial approach |
| title_short | Perspectives of service providers on independent living units for clients with a mental disorder: a biopsychosocial approach |
| title_sort | perspectives of service providers on independent living units for clients with a mental disorder a biopsychosocial approach |
| topic | Community mental health services Mentally ill -- Housing Holistic medicine UCTD |
| url | https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/135762 |
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