Nurses' and Nursing Students' Views on Coercive Measures and Technology in Mental Health
Author Information
Author(s): Anastasi Giuliano, Latina Roberto, Longobucco Yari, Stievano Alessandro, Bambi Stefano
Primary Institution: University of Rome Tor Vergata
Hypothesis
Attitudes toward coercive measures and security technologies in psychiatric settings differ between mental health nurses and nursing students.
Conclusion
The study aims to enhance understanding of mental health nurses' and nursing students' attitudes toward coercive measures and security technologies in mental health settings.
Supporting Evidence
- Coercive measures in mental health care raise ethical concerns.
- Security technologies are being explored as alternatives to coercive measures.
- Mixed findings exist regarding mental health nurses' attitudes toward coercive measures.
Takeaway
This study is trying to find out what nurses and nursing students in Italy think about using force and technology to keep patients safe in mental health care.
Methodology
The research will be conducted in two phases: a national survey of mental health nurses and nursing students, followed by qualitative interviews.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to convenience sampling and self-reporting methods.
Limitations
The use of convenience sampling may introduce selection bias, and reliance on self-report questionnaires could lead to social desirability bias.
Participant Demographics
Participants include mental health nurses and nursing students in Italy, with varying levels of experience and training.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Confidence Interval
95%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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