Forensic Mental Health Nurses' Perceptions of Clinical Supervision: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
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Feerick A, Doyle L, Keogh B. Forensic Mental Health Nurses' Perceptions of Clinical Supervision: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. Issues in Mental Health Nursing. 2021 Jul;42(7):682-689Abstract:
Mental health nursing in the forensic services is perceived as stressful as there is often a tension between therapeutic and custodial processes. Clinical supervision has been discussed as a support strategy for nurses. The aim of this paper is to explore forensic mental health nurses understanding of clinical supervision and their perception of its utility within their practice. A qualitative descriptive method was used and 10 mental health nurses were interviewed with the aid of an interview guide. Qualitative data was analysed using a thematic approach culminating in the emergence of three themes.Participants talked about the tension between caring and custodial roles within the forensic services which was stressful and created difficulties in the maintenance of a therapeutic relationship. Clinical supervision was seen as a necessary support to assist nurses working in the forensic services. The findings support the premise that there is a tension between therapeutic and custodial practices. Acknowledgement of the complexities of working within the forensic services and the provision of clinical supervision within a confidential, non-judgemental relationship may assist nurses in the provision of care and the maintenance of therapeutic relationships.
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Author: Keogh, Brian; Doyle, Louise
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