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Passive patients: a challenge to psychiatric nurses
E Latvala1, S Janhonen, J Moring
1Department of Nursing and Health Science, University of Oulu, Finland. eila.latvala@oulu.fi
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
|May 31, 2002
Summary
Most psychiatric patients are passive recipients of care. Empowering them as responsible participants can improve collaboration and patient-centered dialogue in hospital settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Psychiatry
- Patient Care
Background:
- Patient participation in care is crucial for effective treatment.
- Understanding the levels of patient involvement in psychiatric settings is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the extent and nature of psychiatric patients' participation in their hospital care.
Main Methods:
- Data collected via observation (10 nursing situations) and interviews (16 patients, 29 nurses, 7 nursing students).
- Deductive content analysis used, categorizing participation as passive recipient, responsible recipient, or responsible participant.
Main Results:
- 64% of patients were observed as passive recipients of care.
- 22% were classified as responsible recipients, and 14% as responsible participants.
Conclusions:
- A significant majority of psychiatric patients are passive in their care.
- Fostering responsible participation enhances collaboration, patient-centered communication, and recognition of patient resources.