Experiences of existential problems and psychiatric nurses ways of addressing them
Engelsk titel: Experiences of existential problems and psychiatric nurses ways of addressing them
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Författare:
Bjelland, Stine Dyste
;
Severinsson, Elisabeth
Email: stinedyste@hotmail.com
Språk: Eng
Antal referenser: 30
Dokumenttyp:
Översikt
UI-nummer: 11083404
Sammanfattning
Research on patients’ experiences of existential problems in psychiatric care is scarce. The aim of this study was to create a synthesis of published research about how psychiatric nurses address patients’ existential problems. Fourteen papers met the criteria for this review. Four were empirical papers focusing on patients in psychiatric care; eight had a theoretical approach, while two dealt with the subject of psychiatric nursing care. The results revealed that the patients’ existential problems were related to lack of self-confidence, self-reflection, social relationships and inability to make choices. In addition, they found it difficult to take an interest in other people and felt alienated from themselves and others. Self-reflection is important for strengthening the identity of patients suffering from existential problems. Psychiatric nurses can promote a stronger identity in their patients by raising questions with a focus on self-reflection; by being present; by inviting the patients into a dialogue and using different theories and models to achieve mental health. In conclusion, psychiatric nursing needs to focus to a greater extent on existential problems in order to encourage patients to discuss and deal with such concerns.