"You Forget to Apply It to Staff": A Compassion-Focused Group for Mental Health Inpatient Staff. An Exploration of the Barriers to Attendance. (9th September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Drobinska, Kamila; Oakley, David; Way, Carrie; Jackson, Mike
• Is Part Of: Issues in mental health nursing. Volume 43:Number 9(2022)
• Page Start: 798
• Page End: 807
• Publication Date: 2022-09-09
• Subjects: Psychiatric nursing -- Periodicals; Mental health personnel -- Periodicals; 616.89023105
• DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2022.2074177
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0161-2840

Abstract

Abstract: This study explored the feasibility and acceptability of an experiential compassion-focused group intervention for mental health inpatient staff. Findings demonstrated that although participants found sessions enjoyable, and reported a number of benefits, the group attrition was high. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore issues related to group dropout. Thematic analysis highlighted overarching systemic challenges to attendance, and five key themes emerged: The Nature of the Ward; Slowing Down Is Not Allowed; It is Not in Our Nature; Guilt & Threat; We Are Not Important. Clinical implications, limitations and practice recommendations to support group attendance are also addressed.