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Mohammed Qutishat1, Majdi Al-Hadidi2, Aisha Al-Shdefat3
1Community and Mental Health Department, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
|September 15, 2025
Summary
Nurses face significant challenges in psychiatric emergencies, including high stress and resource shortages. Enhanced training and collaboration are recommended to improve patient care and support nursing staff resilience.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Psychiatry
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Psychiatric emergencies present unique difficulties for nursing staff.
- These challenges impact patient care quality and healthcare professional well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nursing challenges in psychiatric emergency settings.
- To identify recommendations for improving care and support.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review was conducted using Arksey & O'Malley's framework and PRISMA guidelines.
- 12 peer-reviewed studies (2015-2024) from multiple databases were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Seven key challenges were identified, including high-stress environments and inadequate resources.
- Eight recommendations were proposed, such as enhanced training and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Conclusions:
- Addressing identified challenges through targeted recommendations can improve psychiatric emergency care.
- Emphasizing training, staffing, and support systems is vital for nursing workforce resilience and patient management.
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