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John Kriticos1,2, Amanda Timler2,3, Douglas Greg Gordon1
1School of Health Sciences, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia.
Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
|October 21, 2025
Summary
Nurses caring for individuals with methamphetamine use experience significant challenges and stigma. Targeted methamphetamine training is crucial for improving nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Mental Health
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Methamphetamine use is linked to severe health issues and stigma, increasing demand on Australian hospitals.
- Nurses in West Australian inpatient mental health services care for individuals with harmful methamphetamine use, often complicated by co-occurring conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences of nurses providing care for individuals with harmful methamphetamine use.
- To understand the impact of stigma and identify strategies for managing care and self-preservation.
- To identify needs for enhanced methamphetamine-specific training for nursing staff.
Main Methods:
- Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was employed.
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 nurses.
- Rigorous methodological protocols and trustworthiness standards were adhered to.
Main Results:
- Three overarching themes emerged: 'Hit by the Storm', 'Working in the Rain', and 'After the Storm'.
- Nurses identified stigma as a significant concern impacting care quality.
- Strategies for self-regulation, monitoring stigmatization, and preserving safety were described.
Conclusions:
- Stigma surrounding methamphetamine use negatively affects nursing care quality.
- Targeted methamphetamine training enhances nurses' confidence and reduces stigma.
- Findings offer insights for mitigating stigma and improving care for patients with methamphetamine use.
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