Psychiatry Nurses' Experiences of Patient-Initiated Brief Admission from Inpatient and Outpatient Perspectives: A Qualitative Exploratory Study

Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2023 Nov 20:1-10. doi: 10.1080/01612840.2023.2270059. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPatient-initiated brief admission (PIBA) allows patients to decide when admission to psychiatric care is necessary. This may prevent long-term hospitalisation and promote patient participation. Research on psychiatric nurses' experiences with PIBA is lacking, therefore 11 nurses were interviewed and data analysed using content analysis. Prominent categories were: improved personal development for the patient, more equal nurse-patient relationship, rapid access to a safe environment and strengthened professional collaboration. PIBA is a helpful intervention for patients in crisis, giving both patients and nurses a sense of security. Future studies should explore how this impacts nurses' work environment and job satisfaction.PMID:37982740 | DOI:10.1080/01612840.2023.2270059
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