Forensic mental health: Perceptions of transition and workforce experiences of nurses

Kinghorn, Grant; Halcomb, Elizabeth; Thomas, Stuart; Froggatt, Terry

doi:10.1016/j.colegn.2022.04.008

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“…Due to the discrete research aims and volume of data, findings from the initial survey are presented separately (Kinghorn et al . 2022). This paper focuses on the interpersonal experiences and challenges relating to transition into forensic mental health.…”

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“…Based on the literature and survey findings (Kinghorn et al . 2022), as well as input from experts in forensic mental health, a semi‐structured interview guide was developed. Questions focused on participants' transition experiences into the SFMHH and what helped and hindered this process.…”

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“…The Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) (Tong et al 2007) were used to structure the reporting. Due to the discrete research aims and volume of data, findings from the initial survey are presented separately (Kinghorn et al 2022). This paper focuses on the interpersonal experiences and challenges relating to transition into forensic mental health.…”

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The experience of nurses moving into forensic mental health employment: A qualitative study

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Int J Mental Health Nurs

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While forensic mental health has seen considerable growth over the last two decades, little is known about the experience of registered nurses working in these environments. This study used a qualitative descriptive approach and interviewed 11 registered nurses to explore the interpersonal experiences of transition into a forensic mental health hospital. The data revealed three themes. ‘Observing what's safe’ examined nurses' ability to maintain safety in the context of inconsistent practices among colleagues. ‘Navigating cliques and divisions’ focused on nurses' sense of belonging and adapting to professional and personal groups. Finally, ‘gaining management support’ reflected nurses' experiences of engagement with management. This study provides new insight into nurses' experience of adapting to employment in forensic mental health settings and highlights the importance of positive support strategies for workplace transition.

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The experience of nurses moving into forensic mental health employment: A qualitative study

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“…This paper aims to explore why registered nurses seek forensic mental health employment and their initial impressions of working in a forensic mental health environment. The findings form part of a larger study exploring the transition experiences of registered nurses into forensic mental health employment (Kinghorn, Froggatt, et al, 2022; Kinghorn, Halcomb, et al, 2022).…”

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“…This paper reports survey data about why nurses sought employment in forensic mental health and their orientation and induction experience. Other survey data, including their perceptions of the professional environment and career intention, are published elsewhere as they address a different study aim (Kinghorn, Halcomb, et al, 2022).…”

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Why do nurses seek employment in forensic mental health and what are their first impressions of the clinical environment? A mixed methods study

Kinghorn

Thomas

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et al. 2023

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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AimThe aim of the study was to investigate why registered nurses seek forensic mental health employment and explore their initial impressions of this setting.DesignExplanatory sequential mixed methods.MethodsRegistered nurses employed in a forensic mental health hospital completed an online survey about their reasons for seeking work in forensic mental health and their transition into the setting. To fully explore findings, semi‐structured interviews were conducted with a sub‐group of survey respondents. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse survey data, and thematic analysis was used to analyse the interviews.ResultsSixty‐nine respondents completed the survey, and 11 interviews were conducted. Prior interest in forensic mental health and encouragement from hospital staff were considered important influences in seeking forensic mental health employment. New knowledge, changes in clinical responsibility, exposure to patients' background offences and security processes overwhelmed some participants initially. However, participants reported that the initial challenges of their transition revealed opportunities to develop genuine connections with patients.ConclusionThis study provides a new understanding of the reasons why nurses seek employment in forensic mental health and the challenges and opportunities experienced when first working in this setting. Such professional and personal elements need to be considered by organizations to strengthen recruitment strategies and support future nurses' transition into forensic mental health settings.ImpactThis study provides new knowledge about recruiting and supporting nurses' transition into forensic mental health employment. As such, it informs policymakers, clinical services and managers about strategies needed to attract and retain this workforce.Patient or Public contributionNo public or patient involvement.

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Forensic mental health: Perceptions of transition and workforce experiences of nurses

Cited by 2 publications

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The experience of nurses moving into forensic mental health employment: A qualitative study

The experience of nurses moving into forensic mental health employment: A qualitative study

Why do nurses seek employment in forensic mental health and what are their first impressions of the clinical environment? A mixed methods study

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