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[Stigmatization of psychiatric nurses].
Élisabeth Colas1, Patricia Henin1, Frédéric Jean1
1Établissement public de santé Barthélémy-Durand, avenue du 8 mai 1945, BP 69, 91152 Étampes cedex, France.
Soins; La Revue De Reference Infirmiere
|November 28, 2022
Summary
Psychiatric nurses and student nurses may experience stigma from colleagues and society. This qualitative study explored their perceptions of stigmatization within a mental health setting. Findings offer insights into the lived experiences of these healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Research
- Nursing Studies
- Sociology of Health
Context:
- A public mental health establishment in Essonne initiated a research project.
- The study focused on the stigmatization of nurses in psychiatric settings.
- Qualitative methodology was employed to explore professional experiences.
Purpose:
- To investigate whether psychiatric nurses and student nurses perceive stigmatization.
- To understand the sources of perceived stigma (peers and/or general society).
- To gather insights into the lived experiences of mental health nurses.
Summary:
- Interviews were conducted with two groups of psychiatric nursing professionals and one group of student nurses.
- The research explored perceptions of stigma from both within the profession and from society at large.
- Preliminary results indicate interesting findings regarding the stigmatization of psychiatric nurses.
Impact:
- Highlights the potential for stigma affecting mental health professionals.
- Informs strategies to combat stigma within psychiatric nursing.
- Contributes to a better understanding of the social dynamics impacting healthcare workers in mental health.
- Provides a foundation for further research into nurse well-being and public perception.
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