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Evidence-based training for enhancing psychiatric nurses' child behavior management skills.

Sharon Tucker¹, Della Derscheid, Sue Odegarden

¹Division of Nursing Research, Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Tucker.sharon@mayo.edu

Journal for Nurses in Staff Development : JNSD : Official Journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization

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A pilot study found that a 3-day training program significantly improved nurses' use of positive reinforcement and collaboration with parents in child psychiatric units. This enhanced nurse behavior and empathy, supporting evidence-based training for nursing staff.

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Area of Science:

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Nursing Education
Behavioral Health Management

Background:

Nurses in inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric units manage significant behavior problems.
Existing evidence-based training programs to prepare nurses for this role are limited.
Effective behavioral management strategies are crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of a 3-day standardized parent/teacher training program adapted for nurses.
To assess changes in nurses' self-reported behaviors and observed interactions with children.
To gauge nurses' perceptions of the training program's effectiveness and their personal development.

Main Methods:

A pilot study was conducted with nurses in an inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric unit.
Nurses participated in a 3-day adapted parent/teacher training program.
Self-reported data on behavior management techniques and observed nurse-child interactions were collected.

Main Results:

The training program led to significant increases in nurses' self-reported use of child praise and incentives.
Observed nurse behaviors during play sessions showed desired changes, indicating improved interaction strategies.
Participants reported increased empathy and reduced judgment towards parents.

Conclusions:

Evidence-based training programs can effectively enhance nurses' skills in managing behavioral problems in pediatric psychiatric settings.
The adapted training program shows promise for improving nurse competencies and patient care.
Further research is warranted to validate these findings in larger, diverse populations.