Nurse and patient activities and interaction on psychiatric inpatients wards: A literature review

作者:Sharac Jessica; McCrone Paul*; Sabes Figuera Ramon; Csipke Emese; Wood Ann; Wykes Til
来源:International Journal of Nursing Studies, 2010, 47(7): 909-917.
DOI:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2010.03.012

摘要

Background. Despite major developments in community mental health services, inpatient care remains an Important yet costly part of the service system and patients who are admitted frequently spend a long period of time in hospital It is, therefore, crucial to have a good understanding of activities that take place on inpatient wards
Objective To review studies that have measured nursing and patient activity and interaction on psychiatric inpatient wards
Data sources and review methods This literature review was performed by searching electronic databases and hand-checking reference lists
Results The review identified 13 relevant studies Most used observational methods and found that at best 50% of staff time is spent in contact with patients, and very little time is spent delivering therapeutic activities Studies also showed that patients spend substantial time apart from staff or other patients
Conclusion On inpatient psychiatric wards, evi

  • 出版日期2010-7