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Implementation strategies for an inpatient women's support group
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|August 1, 1981
Summary
This study highlights an inpatient women's group as a valuable nursing intervention. It effectively aids women in resolving sex-role conflicts when combined with other therapies, ensuring program relevance through client-centered content and behavioral evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Sex-role conflicts present challenges for women in inpatient settings.
- Integrated therapeutic approaches are crucial for holistic patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the effectiveness of an inpatient women's group as a nursing intervention.
- To identify strategies for maximizing the impact of such groups on resolving sex-role conflicts.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a nursing audit and literature review to establish a framework.
- Developed a group philosophy, objectives, and facilitator credentialing process.
- Determined group content based on client-identified needs and evaluated outcomes via behavioral changes.
Main Results:
- The inpatient women's group serves as a supportive and educative nursing intervention.
- Adjunctive use with other therapies enhances the resolution of sex-role conflicts.
- Client-centered content and behavioral evaluation ensure sustained program relevancy.
Conclusions:
- An inpatient women's group is an effective nursing intervention for addressing sex-role conflicts.
- Strategic implementation, including facilitator training and client input, is key to success.
- Focusing on client needs and measurable behavioral outcomes ensures program effectiveness and relevance.