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Establishing a mutual reality.

M O'Connell1

  • 1Universal College of Learning, Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|November 8, 2001
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This article explores nurse-patient relationships in mental health settings through reflective thinking. It highlights the importance of an ethic of care in nursing practice.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Mental Health Care
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • The nurse-patient relationship is central to nursing practice.
  • Acute mental health inpatient units present unique challenges and opportunities for engagement.
  • Reflective thinking is a critical skill for nurses to enhance practice and understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a specific nurse-patient engagement in an acute mental health inpatient unit.
  • To explore the author's reflective thinking through various analytical lenses.
  • To present a personal perspective on the ethic of care in nursing.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive case study of a nurse-patient interaction.
  • Application of multiple analytical lenses to examine the engagement.

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  • Inclusion of personal reflection on the experience.

    • Main Results:

    • The nurse-patient engagement provided a rich context for exploring reflective practice.
    • Different analytical lenses offered varied insights into the interaction and the author's thinking.
    • The experience underscored the significance of an ethic of care in mental health nursing.

    Conclusions:

    • Nursing stories are valuable for understanding the nuances of the nurse-patient relationship.
    • Reflective thinking, when applied through various perspectives, deepens professional insight.
    • An ethic of care is fundamental to effective and compassionate mental health nursing.