Group Intervention for Nurses Facing Patient Violence
Author Information
Author(s): Inoue Makoto, Kaneko Fumiko, Okamura Hitoshi
Primary Institution: Hiroshima University
Hypothesis
A group intervention approach can improve the mental health of psychiatric nurses exposed to violent speech or violence.
Conclusion
The group intervention approach effectively reduced the psychological burden and mental stress of nurses exposed to violence.
Supporting Evidence
- The intervention group showed significant improvements in IES-R and POMS scores compared to the control group.
- Nurses reported feeling less anxious and depressed after the group sessions.
- Participants learned coping strategies and relaxation techniques during the intervention.
Takeaway
This study shows that talking in a group can help nurses feel better after experiencing violence from patients.
Methodology
Nurses were randomly assigned to an intervention or control group, with evaluations conducted at three time points using the IES-R and POMS scales.
Potential Biases
The authors conducted all roles in the study, which may introduce bias.
Limitations
The study lacked a double-blind design and did not fully account for differences in safety management across facilities.
Participant Demographics
Participants were psychiatric nurses with a minimum of 6 months of experience.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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