Nursing staff attitudes toward family involvement in the care of psychiatric inpatients

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q1 NURSING

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing Pub Date : 2025-03-17 DOI:10.1016/j.apnu.2025.151861

Anwar Khatib , Ahmad Khatib

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Abstract

Background

Historically, families were excluded from psychiatric inpatient care due to misconceptions about their role in illness development. However, contemporary views recognize families as essential support systems that enhance treatment outcomes. Despite this, practical implementation of family involvement remains inconsistent, with many families reporting minimal interaction with nursing staff.

Objectives

This study explored psychiatric nursing staff attitudes toward family involvement in treating hospitalized patients with mental disorders in Israel, a previously unexamined area.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted using thematic and content analysis for methodological triangulation. Semi-structured interviews were held with 32 psychiatric nurses (20 female, 12 male) from four northern Israeli medical centers. Participants, aged 29–54 (mean = 39.6), had an average of 13.34 years of experience. Interviews, lasting approximately 90 min, followed Braun and Clarke's six-step framework to assess perspectives on family involvement.

Results

Attitudes varied based on personal experience, training, and institutional influences. Resistance was linked to workload concerns and limited awareness of benefits.

Conclusion

Increasing awareness and training on family involvement could enhance its implementation in psychiatric settings, improving patient care and family satisfaction.

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Archives of Psychiatric Nursing 医学-护理

CiteScore

3.70

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0.00%

发文量

131

审稿时长

160 days

期刊介绍： Archives of Psychiatric Nursing disseminates original, peer-reviewed research that is of interest to psychiatric and mental health care nurses. The field is considered in its broadest perspective, including theory, practice and research applications related to all ages, special populations, settings, and interdisciplinary collaborations in both the public and private sectors. Through critical study, expositions, and review of practice, Archives of Psychiatric Nursing is a medium for clinical scholarship to provide theoretical linkages among diverse areas of practice.