Exploring the therapeutic relationship through the reflective practice of nurses in acute mental health units: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims and objectives

To explore the therapeutic relationship through the reflective practice of nurses in acute mental health units.

Background

In mental health units, the therapeutic relationship is especially relevant for increasing the effectiveness of nursing interventions. Reflective practice is considered an essential aspect for improving nursing care.

Design

Action and observation stages of a participatory action research project.

Methods

Data were collected through reflective diaries designed for the guided description and reflection of practice interactions related to the therapeutic relationship and content analysis was applied. A total of 152 nurses from 18 acute mental health units participated. The COREQ guidelines were used.

Results

The resu

SUBMITTER: Tolosa-Merlos D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10078778 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature