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An Exploration Of The Meanings Of Space And Place In Acute Psychiatric Care, Melanie Andes, Mona Shattell
An Exploration Of The Meanings Of Space And Place In Acute Psychiatric Care, Melanie Andes, Mona Shattell
Mona Shattell
Spatial human experiences such as confinement and freedom are important to acute psychiatric care. The physical space that inpatient psychiatric/mental health nurses and acute psychiatric patients share influences human relationships. The purpose of this paper is to explore the meanings of space and place in acute psychiatric settings, to discuss how these meanings affect human relationships, nurses’ work environment and patients’ perception of care, and to present how the design and use of nursing stations affects therapeutic relationships. We hope to encourage dialogue and research that will help clarify the meaning of space and place in acute care psychiatric units, …
Hall’S Essay On An Authentic Meaning Of Medicalization: An Extended Discourse, Mona Shattell, W. Richard Cowling, Marty Todd
Hall’S Essay On An Authentic Meaning Of Medicalization: An Extended Discourse, Mona Shattell, W. Richard Cowling, Marty Todd
Mona Shattell
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The Interpretive Research Group As An Alternative To The Interpersonal Process Recording, Mona Shattell, Beverly Hogan, Allison Ray-Hernandez
The Interpretive Research Group As An Alternative To The Interpersonal Process Recording, Mona Shattell, Beverly Hogan, Allison Ray-Hernandez
Mona Shattell
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“She Took The Time To Make Sure She Understood:” Mental Health Patients’ Experiences Of Being Understood, Mona Shattell, Sara Mcallister, Beverly Hogan, Sandra Thomas
“She Took The Time To Make Sure She Understood:” Mental Health Patients’ Experiences Of Being Understood, Mona Shattell, Sara Mcallister, Beverly Hogan, Sandra Thomas
Mona Shattell
The foundation of psychiatric/mental health nursing is the relationship between nurse and patient. Caring for persons with mental illness within the context of this relationship requires knowledge of the individual. To gain this knowledge, understanding the patient’s perceptions and concerns is essential. Research suggests that this understanding does not always occur. The study reported here examined what it means to individuals with mental illness to be understood. In-depth phenomenological interviews revealed three predominant themes: “I was important,” “It really made us connect,” and “They got on my level.” Nurses can use these findings to improve the care of those with …