Nurses' influence on consumers' experience of safety in acute mental health units: a qualitative study.

Natalie Ann Cutler; Jenny Sim; Elizabeth Halcomb; Lorna Moxham; Moira Stephens

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Nurses' influence on consumers' experience of safety in acute mental health units: a qualitative study.

December 16, 2020

Cutler NA, Sim J, Halcomb E, et al. J Clin Nurs. 2020;29(21-22):4379-4386.

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An important element of providing patient-centered care is enhancing patient perceptions of safety. This qualitative study explored how nurses influence perceptions of safety among patients admitted for acute mental health care. Findings suggest that nurses can improve patients’ sense of safety by being available, responsive, and caring towards patients, while also focusing on management of risk.

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