"You Know Where the Boundary Is When You Cross It"-A Phenomenological Understanding of Vulnerability as Experienced by Carers in Forensic Inpatient Care

Hammarström, Lars (author): Mittuniversitetet,Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper (HOV)

Devik, Siri Andreassen (author): Nord Univ, Fac Nursing & Hlth Sci, Namsos, Norway.

Hellzén, Ove, 1954- (author): Mittuniversitetet,Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper (HOV)

Häggström, Marie, PhD, 1967- (author): Mittuniversitetet,Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper (HOV)

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2022-03-25
2022
English.
In: Issues in Mental Health Nursing. - : Informa UK Limited. - 0161-2840 .- 1096-4673. ; 43:8, s. 712-720

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Abstract Subject headings

In forensic nursing, carers must balance caring and limiting actions in encounters with patients. Interpreting suffering in others raises awareness of one's own vulnerability. Hence, the aim of this study was to describe the phenomenon of vulnerability as experienced by carers in forensic inpatient care. Nine participants were recruited at a major forensic hospital, and their narratives were analysed with a reflective lifeworld approach. The findings revealed that vulnerability was both a strength and a burden. Vulnerability comprised becoming aware of one's boundaries, being genuine and protecting oneself. Dealing with vulnerability enables carers to open up to patients.

By the author/editor: Hammarström, Lar ...; Devik, Siri Andr ...; Hellzén, Ove, 19 ...; Häggström, Marie ...

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MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES: MEDICAL AND HEAL ...; and Health Sciences; and Nursing

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