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What psychiatric nurses say about constant care.

O Yonge, L L Stewin

    Clinical Nursing Research
    |February 1, 1992
    PubMed
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    Psychiatric nurses perceive constant care as a dynamic, demanding experience that alters time perception and enhances their sense of power. Experience is crucial for managing this complex nursing role effectively.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatric Nursing
    • Qualitative Research

    Background:

    • Constant care is a critical aspect of psychiatric nursing.
    • Understanding nurses' lived experiences is essential for improving patient care and staff support.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore psychiatric nurses' perceptions of the constant care experience.
    • To identify the purposes and values associated with constant care from the nurses' perspective.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative research design.
    • Semi-structured interviews with 8 psychiatric nurses.
    • Thematic analysis of interview data.

    Main Results:

    • Constant care was perceived as a dynamic, sometimes distorting, experience.
    • Key themes included alterations in time perception, the relational nature of care, and enhanced nurse powerfulness.
    • Experienced nurses demonstrated better preparation, emotional control, and situational discrimination.

    Conclusions:

    • Constant care is a complex nursing intervention with significant implications for nurses' practice and well-being.
    • Findings inform patient assignment, novice nurse training, and policy development.
    • Strategies are needed to support nurses managing the stressors of constant care.

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