A qualitative study of mental health nurse identities: Many roles, one profession.
In: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, Jg. 18 (2009-12-01), Heft 6, S. 383-390
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The aim of the study was to clarify and build upon current understandings of mental health nurse (MHN) identity. The study adopted a framework of social constructionism and qualitative methodology. Semistructured interviews were conducted, which were thematically analyzed using Nvivo software. Twenty-five MHN were recruited across three geographical sites in the UK. Participants constructed a cluster of seven MHN identity characteristics that constituted a unique contribution to talk-based therapies. These themes of characteristics are: (i) the MHN as generic specialist; (ii) the MHN as adopting a service-user focus; (iii) the MHN as positioning and utilizing the personal self; (iv) the MHN as spending time with the service user; (v) the MHN as delivering talk-based therapies in versatile ways; (vi) the MHN as having an everyday attitude; and (vii) the MHN as having transferable skills. The distinctiveness, and thus, professional identity of mental health nursing, must be understood as a cluster of capabilities rather than a search for a singular point of difference. The breadth of capabilities employed by MHN highlights the value and worth of their contribution to service-user care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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A qualitative study of mental health nurse identities: Many roles, one profession.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Hurley, John |
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Zeitschrift: | International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, Jg. 18 (2009-12-01), Heft 6, S. 383-390 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2009 |
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ISSN: | 1445-8330 (print) |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1447-0349.2009.00625.x |
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