A comparison of psychiatric nursing staff experience of, and attitudes towards, the psychiatric intensive care services in a Scottish health region

Stevenson, Gary

doi:10.1017/s1742646412000222

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“…The main reasons for admitting patients into PICUs are that they pose a risk to themselves and others and that they benefit from a low-stimulus environment (Bowers et al, 2003;Pereira, Sarsam, Bhui, & Paton, 2005). Research within the field of intensive psychiatry has predominantly focused on issues such as violence prevention and management from a staff perspective (Evans & Petter, 2012;Kontio et al, 2014;Price & Baker, 2012;Stevenson, 2013). However, the undeveloped body of knowledge that concerns the firsthand experiences of being hospitalized in a PICU is almost negligible; therefore, this study aimed to promote the voices of former patients and their experiences from a PICU.…”

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Being Subject to Restrictions, Limitations and Disciplining: A Thematic Analysis of Individuals' Experiences in Psychiatric Intensive Care

Salzmann‐Erikson

Söderqvist

2017

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

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The aim of this study was to describe individuals' experiences of being hospitalized in psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs). Four participants who had previously been admitted in a PICU were interviewed using open-ended questions. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Analysis resulted in a synthesis of the various ways patients experienced limitations: (1) Descriptions of Being Limited in the Environment, (2) Descriptions of being Limited in Interactions with Staff, (3) Descriptions of Being Limited in terms of Access to Information, and (4) Descriptions of Having Limited Freedom and Autonomy. Hospitalization is experienced as a life-changing event that shows a kaleidoscopic view of limitation. We stress that the conceptualization of limitation must be considered due to its historical origins, sociopolitical aspirations, and philosophy of care. Thus, nurse practitioners and nursing leaders are advised to put the patient's experience at the center of care, and to involve and integrate patients throughout the recovery process.

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