O'Neill, L, Johnson, J orcid.org/0000-0003-0431-013X and Mandela, R (2019) Reflective practice groups: Are they useful for liaison psychiatry nurses working within the Emergency Department? Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 33 (1). pp. 85-92. ISSN 1532-8228
Abstract
Background: Liaison psychiatry nurses in Emergency Departments assess and plan onward treatment for individuals, often following self-harm or suicide attempts. These nurses are at high risk of occupational stress. Reflective practice groups may be beneficial, but there is currently no research evaluating this.
Aim: We explored nurses’ experiences of attending psychology-led reflective practice groups.
Method: Thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with 13 nurses was undertaken.
Results: Four themes emerged from the data: (i) Sharing and learning; participants discussed how the group provided a platform to share common experiences, express emotions and learn from each other. (ii) Grounding and perspective; participants said the group encouraged reflection on the impact of their work, with a sense of valuing their skills and the difference they make. (iii) Space; participants spoke about the group being a protected, structured and safe space. (iv) Relationships; participants said the group allowed them to support each other and have conversations in a sensitive and non-threatening way. Discussions in the group increased some participants’ confidence and self-esteem.
Discussion: Some nurses perceive a range of benefits from participating in reflective practice groups.
Implications for practice: For some mental health nurses reflective practice groups are an acceptable and valued intervention which may reduce burnout.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2018 Published by Elsevier Inc. This is an author produced version of a paper published in Archives of Psychiatric Nursing. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Clinical supervision; Burnout; Nursing work; force; Psychiatric emergency nursing; Liaison psychiatry |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Psychology (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 23 Nov 2018 12:13 |
Last Modified: | 19 Nov 2019 01:39 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.apnu.2018.11.003 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:139103 |