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Smoking with patients: policy us therapy
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|February 13, 1996
Summary
Mental health nurses smoking with patients is debated for therapeutic relationships. This survey explored if experts in secure facilities agree on its value for patient care.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Nursing
- Psychiatric Care
- Therapeutic Relationships
Background:
- Smoking's physical health risks are established.
- The impact of nurses smoking with patients on therapeutic relationships lacks consensus.
- This practice is particularly relevant in secure mental health settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the existence of a consensus among mental health professionals.
- To determine opinions on the value of nurses smoking in the presence of patients.
- To understand the role of this practice in forming and sustaining therapeutic alliances.
Main Methods:
- Survey of key opinion leaders in mental health care.
- Focus on medium- and high-security facilities.
- Data collection on expert perceptions regarding nurse-patient smoking.
Main Results:
- Analysis of responses from mental health opinion leaders.
- Identification of areas of agreement and disagreement.
- Quantification of the extent of consensus or lack thereof.
Conclusions:
- The study aimed to clarify a contentious issue in psychiatric nursing.
- Findings will inform professional guidelines and practice.
- Understanding expert views is crucial for patient care standards.