Journal of Nursing & Care

Peter T Sandy

Publications

• Research Article
  Psychiatric Nurses Explanations of Self-Harming Behaviour in Secure Forensic Settings: A Multi-Method Phenomenological Investigation
  Author(s): Peter T SandyPeter T Sandy
  
  Aim: This paper reports on a study that explores psychiatric nurses` explanations of self-harming behaviors in secure forensic psychiatric environments. Background: There is evidence suggesting that there is a differential perception between psychiatric nurses and service users of the reasons for self-harming behaviors in secure settings. This gulf in perception, which may negatively impact on the care offered to service users, is a function of nurses’ lack of or limited knowledge of self-harm. Yet, research concerning nurses’ reasons for service users’ self-harming behaviors is limited. Methods: The study utilized a phenomenological methodology with semi-structured individual interviews (n=25) and focus group interviews (n=6x6). The data were analyzed thematically using Interpretative Phenomenol.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1168.1000120

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