Browsing by Author "Henry, Nancy H."

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    Managing physical and mental health conditions: Consumer perspectives on integrated care
    (Taylor & Francis, 2017) Rollins, Angela L.; Wright-Berryman, Jennifer; Henry, Nancy H.; Quash, Alicia M.; Benbow, Kyle; Bonfils, Kelsey A.; Hedrick, Heidi; Miller, Alex P.; Firmin, Ruth L.; Salyers, Michelle P.; Department of Psychology, School of Science
    Despite the growing trend of integrating primary care and mental health services, little research has documented how consumers with severe mental illnesses (SMI) manage comorbid conditions or view integrated services. We sought to better understand how consumers perceive and manage both mental and physical health conditions and their views of integrated services. We conducted semi-structured interviews with consumers receiving primary care services integrated in a community mental health setting. Consumers described a range of strategies to deal with physical health conditions and generally viewed mental and physical health conditions as impacting one another. Consumers viewed integration of primary care and mental health services favorably, specifically its convenience, friendliness, and knowledge of providers, and collaboration between providers. Although integration was viewed positively, consumers with SMI may need a myriad of strategies and supports to both initiate and sustain lifestyle changes that address common physical health problems.
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    Predictors of Burnout in Public Library Employees
    (Sage, 2018) Salyers, Michelle P.; Watkins, Melanie A.; Painter, Amber; Snajdr, Eric; Gilmer, Declan O.; Garabrant, Jennifer M.; Henry, Nancy H.; Psychology, School of Science
    Work stress and professional burnout are recognized as concerns for public library employees, yet little research has been conducted. The purpose of the current study was to better understand burnout and the contributing factors in a state-wide sample of public library employees in Indiana. Using a web-based survey, 171 employees of public libraries reported their level of burnout (emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and professional efficacy; Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey) and potential predictors, including levels of autonomy, co-worker support, work pressure, technology attitudes, and recovery experiences. A subset of 70 completed the burnout measures twice, allowing for predictions of change over time. Most predictors were correlated with burnout cross-sectionally, except for technology attitudes. Emotional exhaustion was positively associated with work pressure, and negatively associated with autonomy, role clarity, coworker support, and recovery experiences of relaxation, mastery, and control. Similar patterns were found for cynicism and reduced efficacy. However, over a period of approximately six months, only role clarity predicted decreased burnout (emotional exhaustion) above prior levels of burnout.