Experiences of Dutch ambulance nurses in emergency care for patients with acute manic and/or psychotic symptoms: A qualitative study

AbstractPurposeTo explore the experiences of ambulance nurses in emergency care of patients with acute manic and/or psychotic symptoms.MethodsIn this qualitative study, 14 interviews were conducted and analyzed using thematic analysis according to Braun and Clarke (2006).FindingsPsychiatric emergency care causes stress and uncomfortable feelings for ambulance nurses due to a lack of information on the patients, being alone with the patient in a small place and the unpredictability of the situation.Practice implicationsMore information about the specific patient, education, and good collaboration with other professionals could improve care.
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research