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Limiting patients as a nursing practice in psychiatric intensive care units to ensure safety and gain control
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- Salzmann-Erikson, Martin (author)
- Högskolan i Gävle,Medicin- och vårdvetenskap,Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- 2014-08-27
- 2015
- English.
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In: Perspectives in psychiatric care. - : Hindawi Limited. - 0031-5990 .- 1744-6163. ; 51:4, s. 241-252
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Abstract
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- PurposeThe aim of this study was to describe how the limitation of patients is being practiced in psychiatric intensive care units.Design and MethodsA focused ethnographic methodology was applied. To gather data, the author conducted fieldwork involving participant observation.FindingsThe results of the study are presented in two categories, which describe the limited access patients had to items and in the ward environments.Practice ImplicationsIt is advisable for practitioners to critically reflect upon local regulations and policies related to the practice of limiting patients during the worst phase of their mental illness.
Subject headings
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Omvårdnad (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Nursing (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- Ethnography
- institution
- psychiatric nurse
- seclusion
- ward environment
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- ref (subject category)
- art (subject category)
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