Nursing experiences in specialized services in child and adolescent mental health: a systematic review of qualitative studies

Rev Bras Enferm. 2023 Dec 8;76Suppl 2(Suppl 2):e20220550. doi: 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0550. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: to synthesize evidence from qualitative studies on nursing experiences regarding child and adolescent mental health care in specialized services.METHOD: a systematic review with meta-synthesis of qualitative studies according to JBI guidelines. CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, LILACS, PSYCinfo, Scopus and Web of Science databases were used. The findings were classified according to the level of reliability and credibility and categorized by similarity between contents.RESULTS: 229 articles were identified, and five were included in the final sample and organized into the categories: Emotional impact; and Understanding nursing role. The level of evidence found was moderate.FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: nursing experiences are permeated by emotional exhaustion, feelings of frustration and difficulty in understanding their professional role. The need for training spaces that qualify this care is highlighted.PMID:38088654 | PMC:PMC10704658 | DOI:10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0550
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