Forensic Mental Health Nurses' Perceptions and Experiences of Trauma-Informed Care in a High-Secure Hospital.
| Autor: | Roberts C, Luder M; West Moreton Health., McMullen C, Cole R; West Moreton Health., Dignam P; Author Affiliations: School of Psychology and Wellbeing., Ward N; Author Affiliations: School of Psychology and Wellbeing., Ireland M |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Journal of forensic nursing [J Forensic Nurs] 2024 Oct 30. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 30. |
| DOI: | 10.1097/JFN.0000000000000502 |
| Abstrakt: | Background: Implementation of trauma-informed care (TIC) into forensic clinical practice may contribute to positive outcomes for both patients and staff. Aim: The current study aimed to describe forensic mental health nurses' perceptions and experiences of using TIC within a high-secure forensic hospital. Method: Twenty-seven forensic mental health nurses were interviewed regarding their experiences of using TIC within a high-secure hospital. Results: Participants recognized the importance of understanding the past traumatic experiences of patients in their care but described a number of barriers to the implementation of TIC. A lack of organizational support, the negative impact of patient psychopathology on nurse well-being, and environmental factors were all perceived to negatively impact the successful delivery of TIC. Participants also discussed a widespread lack of knowledge and confidence in the application of TIC but expressed great desire for training to improve service delivery. Implications for Clinical Forensic Nursing Practice: The application of TIC into daily clinical practice appears to be suboptimal. To support nurse and patient well-being and contribute to a highly skilled trauma-informed workforce, further training in this area is vital. Conclusion: Training in TIC may contribute to enhanced patient outcomes and promote nurse well-being and should be supported organizationally with sufficient resources. Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest. (Copyright © 2024 International Association of Forensic Nurses.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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