NURSES EXPERIENCES IN DEALING WITH VIOLENT PATIENTS IN THE INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTIONS
Mbiyu, Emma; Koivusaari, Catherine; Korir, Collins; Kinjanjui, Tecla (2018)
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2018
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201805158234
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201805158234
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The aim of this literature review was to study about the experiences of nurses dealing with violent patients in the mental health institution. The purpose was to provide information that could promote awareness and safety to nurses who work in mental health inpatient institutions. Data search for literature review was from CINAHL (Ebsco) and PubMed data bases. Selection of the 13 articles was conducted using the inclusion criteria regarding the title, abstract, referencing and full text citations.
The study came up with four themes; Nature of the violence, the impact of the violence, providing care after the violence and ethical issues. Three of these themes were further divided into sub themes. During the research it was discovered that nurses in the mental health unit were victims of all forms of violence. The impacts of the violent incidences were severe with very little platform to offer help and consolation. The study suggested that there is need for further research on nurses' education in dealing with violent patient, safe and effective reporting channels and both medical coverage and legal reimbursement.
The study came up with four themes; Nature of the violence, the impact of the violence, providing care after the violence and ethical issues. Three of these themes were further divided into sub themes. During the research it was discovered that nurses in the mental health unit were victims of all forms of violence. The impacts of the violent incidences were severe with very little platform to offer help and consolation. The study suggested that there is need for further research on nurses' education in dealing with violent patient, safe and effective reporting channels and both medical coverage and legal reimbursement.