Experiences of Dutch ambulance nurses in emergency care for patients with acute manic and/or psychotic symptoms: A qualitative study. Issue 3 (3rd December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Daggenvoorde, Thea H.; van Klaren, Josette M.; Gijsman, Harm J.; Vermeulen, Hester; Goossens, Peter J. J.
• Is Part Of: Perspectives in psychiatric care. Volume 57:Issue 3(2021)
• Page Start: 1305
• Page End: 1312
• Publication Date: 2020-12-03
• Subjects: ambulance nurse -- emergency care -- manic -- mental health -- psychotic; Psychiatric nursing -- Periodicals; Psychiatric nursing -- Research -- Periodicals; 616.890231
• DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12691
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0031-5990

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose: To explore the experiences of ambulance nurses in emergency care of patients with acute manic and/or psychotic symptoms. Methods: In this qualitative study, 14 interviews were conducted and analyzed using thematic analysis according to Braun and Clarke (2006). Findings: Psychiatric emergency care causes stress and uncomfortable feelings for ambulance nurses due to a lack of information on the patients, being alone with the patient in a small place and the unpredictability of the situation. Practice implications: More information about the specific patient, education, and good collaboration with other professionals could improve care.