Experiences of Patients in Acute and Closed Psychiatric Wards: A Systematic Review
Publication date
2016-10-01
Authors
Nugteren, Willem
van der Zalm, Yvonne
Hafsteinsdóttir, Thóra B.
van der Venne, Cokky
Kool, Nienke
van Meijel, Berno
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Abstract
PURPOSE: To obtain insight into the patients' experiences during treatment in an acute, closed psychiatric ward. DESIGN AND METHODS: A systematic literature search was conducted in the databases Medline, Embase, CINAHL, and Cochrane. FINDINGS: Ten articles were selected. Four main themes emerged from the literature: (a) the inappropriate use of the ward rules, (b) nurses' lack of time for interacting with patients, (c) the feeling of humiliation, and (d) the involvement of significant others. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Nurses can use the findings of this systematic review to improve quality of care in acute psychiatric units.
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Acute psychiatry, lived experience, quality of care, Taverne, Phychiatric Mental Health
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Nugteren, W, van der Zalm, Y, Hafsteinsdóttir, T B, van der Venne, C, Kool, N & van Meijel, B 2016, 'Experiences of Patients in Acute and Closed Psychiatric Wards : A Systematic Review', Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, vol. 52, no. 4, pp. 292-300. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppc.12125