"Unless they bring it up, I won't go digging": Psychiatric nurses' experiences of developing therapeutic relationships with adult survivors of child sexual abuse. Issue 4 (5th April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Walsh, Chloe; Bradley, Stephen K.; Goodwin, John
• Is Part Of: Perspectives in psychiatric care. Volume 58:Issue 4(2022)
• Page Start: 2497
• Page End: 2504
• Publication Date: 2022-04-05
• Subjects: child sexual abuse -- CSA -- qualitative research -- therapeutic relationships; Psychiatric nursing -- Periodicals; Psychiatric nursing -- Research -- Periodicals; 616.890231
• DOI: 10.1111/ppc.13085
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0031-5990

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore psychiatric nurses' experiences of developing therapeutic relationships with adult survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA). Design and Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was adopted. Semistructured interviews were conducted with six registered psychiatric nurses. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Findings: Although participants were able to develop therapeutic relationships with survivors and cited the importance of interpersonal skills, they felt uncomfortable discussing CSA. Practice Implications: Given the importance of developing trusting relationships, more support needs to be provided for nurses so they can build stronger alliances with survivors of CSA.