Development of the Psychiatric Nursing Intervention Providing Structure: An International Delphi Study.
J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc
; 22(2): 100-11, 2016.
Article
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| ID: mdl-26944935
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Psychiatric nurses commonly refer to "providing structure" (PS) as a key intervention. But no consensus exists about what PS entails. PS can be understood as a complex intervention. In four previous studies, a definition, activities, and context variables were described that were presented to experts in a Delphi study.OBJECTIVE:
To reach consensus about the definition of PS, its activities, and context variables.DESIGN:
In a qualitative study, a Delphi study is used to gather the opinions of experts. The Delphi study consisted of three rounds with statements to score in each round.RESULTS:
Experts reached consensus about a definition of PS, its activities, and context variables. Eleven statements related to the definition were accepted. Fourteen statements of a total of 17 statements related to the specific activities reached sufficient agreement, and 4 statements related to context variables were accepted.CONCLUSIONS:
A definition could be given of PS with 4 general PS activities, 15 specific activities, and 3 context variables. Psychiatric nurses can use the information about PS to reflect on the use of PS activities within their own working environment, and these insights can help nurses develop their professional growth.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Psychiatric Nursing
Type of study:
Guideline
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Qualitative_research
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc
Year:
2016
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Netherlands
Publication country:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA