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Reflective practice and its role in mental health nurses' practice development: a year-long study
1Institute of Health and Community Studies, University of Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3LT, UK.
Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
|January 9, 2001
Summary
This study developed a framework for nursing practice emphasizing relationship-building and communication. It identified key characteristics of mental health nurses, enhancing patient-focused care within a changing environment.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Mental Health Nursing
- Healthcare Studies
Background:
- Nursing practice, particularly in mental health, requires effective patient relationships.
- Understanding the core characteristics of nursing roles is crucial for quality care.
- A Nursing Development Unit (NDU) provides a context for studying innovative nursing practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a conceptual framework for nursing practice centered on relationship-building.
- To identify distinct characteristics of mental health nurses' roles within an NDU.
- To explore how nurses understand and deliver individualized, patient-focused care.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study over one year.
- Qualitative exploration of nurses' experiences and perspectives.
- Analysis of reflective practice within a group of nurses.
Main Results:
- A conceptual framework for nursing practice based on relationship-building was identified.
- Six key characteristics of mental health nursing roles were elucidated.
- Nurses described implementing individualized, patient-focused care through communication and relationship building.
Conclusions:
- Effective nurse-patient communication and relationship-building are fundamental to individualized, patient-focused care.
- The identified framework and characteristics can guide mental health nursing practice.
- Reflection on practice within an NDU context supports professional development and patient care.
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