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Patient experiences with nursing care during hospitalization on a closed ward due to a manic episode: A qualitative
Jacobine E van Lankeren1, Annelies E Testerink2, Thea H Daggenvoorde3,4
1Pro Persona Institute for Mental Health Care, Ede, The Netherlands.
Purpose:
To describe the experiences of patients with nursing care they had received when hospitalized for mania.
Design And Methods:
Multicenter qualitative study using open interviews. Data were analyzed using the Stevick-Colaizzi-Keen method.
Findings:
Sense of security is vital for the recovery of these patients, nurses can support and hinder this. Feelings of security are related to clear and calm communication, respect, recognizability of nurses, and daily structure.
Practice Implications:
Nurses should make sure that the patient recognizes them as nurses. Nurses should spend as much time as possible in the living room. Clear communication about treatment goals is important.
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