Evaluation of an experience-based program to understand the concept of recovery among hospital-based psychiatric nurses

Autor: Aki Okamoto, Shizuko Tanigaki
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment. 28:77-89
ISSN: 1540-3556
1091-1359
DOI: 10.1080/10911359.2017.1349014
Popis: This study aimed to implement an experience-based program to promote the understanding of the concept of recovery, which is defined as a meaningful life and valued sense of integrity based on subjective and individual viewpoints, among psychiatric nurses working in hospitals in Japan and to evaluate this program. Methods: We conducted a preliminary survey of nurses at six facilities with psychiatric wards. The experience-based program was conducted for 12 nurses who expressed a wish to participate. The program spanned three days and consisted of lectures, assertive community treatment (ACT) staff visits for recovery orientation, and group work. Results: The mean Recovery Knowledge Inventory of nine participants ultimately included was 3.41 points (SD, 0.28) before the program and 3.69 points (SD, 0.24) after the program, indicating a significant difference (p = .004). Categories obtained from ACT support experiences included the following: “Continuing to attend to the need to live in one’s communi...
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