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Nurses' attitudes towards self-harm: a literature review
P Karman1, N Kool, I E Poslawsky
1Personality disorders & Trauma, Stichting de Jutters, The Hague, The Netherlands.
Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
|December 11, 2014
Summary
Nurses often hold negative attitudes towards self-harm, impacting patient care. Education and support are crucial for improving these attitudes and providing better care for individuals who self-harm.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Mental Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Self-harm presents significant challenges for individuals, requiring compassionate care from healthcare professionals.
- Nurses' attitudes towards self-harm are critical for effective patient management and therapeutic relationships.
- Negative attitudes among nurses can impede the delivery of high-quality care to individuals who self-harm.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore contemporary nursing attitudes towards self-harm.
- To identify factors influencing nurses' attitudes.
- To inform strategies for improving nursing care for individuals who self-harm.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted across four databases.
- Fifteen relevant articles focusing on nurses' attitudes towards self-harm were analyzed.
- The review synthesized findings from various healthcare settings and nursing specializations.
Main Results:
- Negative attitudes towards self-harm are prevalent among nurses.
- Work setting and qualification level appear to influence nurses' attitudes; mental health nurses show more positive attitudes than general nurses.
- The impact of nurses' age, gender, and work experience on attitudes remains inconclusive.
Conclusions:
- A significant shift in nurses' attitudes towards self-harm is necessary.
- Enhanced education, particularly with reflective and interactive components, can improve attitudes.
- Adequate training, resources, and support are essential for nurses to provide optimal care for individuals who self-harm.
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