Reinius M, Steinsaphir Å, Malmqvist Castillo M, Stenfors T. Patients' experiences of Daily Talks: a patient-driven intervention in inpatient mental healthcare.
J Ment Health 2023:1-8. [PMID:
36840358 DOI:
10.1080/09638237.2023.2182420]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Recovery is known to be enhanced by meaningful interactions between patients and mental health staff. However, nurses may become distanced from patients, and patients may spend most of their time in inpatient mental health care alone.
AIMS
This study aimed to explore how patients experience the intervention Daily Talks, a patient-driven innovation intended to enhance meaningful interactions between patients and staff.
METHODS
Fourteen in-depth interviews were performed with patients who participated in Daily Talks. The interviews were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.
RESULTS
The results of the participants' experiences of Daily Talks are presented in four themes: 1.Interpersonal and active interaction where individual factors matter 2.A patient-controlled space 3.A multi-use intervention and 4.A part of the daily healthcare structure. Participants stated that Daily Talks improved the relationship between patients and their nursing staff, and they stressed the importance of patients having control over both time and content in the Daily Talks. Daily Talks was used to vent emotions and thoughts, handle situations and create strategies, and become part of a helpful structure.
CONCLUSIONS
The results support the value of Daily Talks, indicating that Daily Talks may facilitate helpful structures and meaningful relationships between patients and nursing staff.
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