Engaging with Families Is a Challenge: Beliefs among Healthcare Professionals in Forensic Psychiatric Care
Joint Authors
Benzein, Eva
Hörberg, Ulrica
Erlingsson, Christen
Syrén, Susanne
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-09-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Being healthcare professionals in the complex field of forensic psychiatry care (FPC) seems particularly challenging.
Historically, families have almost been invisible in FPC.
The aim of this study was to uncover beliefs among healthcare professionals concerning families of patients admitted for FPC.
Using a hermeneutical approach inspired by Gadamer’s philosophy, group interviews with healthcare professionals in four Swedish forensic psychiatric clinics were analyzed.
Analysis resulted in seven key beliefs.
There were three beliefs about families: family belongingness is a resource for the patient; most families are broken and not possible to trust; and most families get in the way of the patient’s care.
Four beliefs concerned encounters with families: it is important to achieve a balance and control over the family; it is essential to set aside one’s own values and morals; family-oriented work is an impossible mission; and family oriented work requires welcoming the families.
Despite ethical dilemmas of working with families in FPC, healthcare professionals showed a willingness and desire to work in a more family-oriented manner.
More knowledge, understanding, and caring tools are needed in order to meet the needs of the family as well as support the family’s resources.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hörberg, Ulrica& Benzein, Eva& Erlingsson, Christen& Syrén, Susanne. 2015. Engaging with Families Is a Challenge: Beliefs among Healthcare Professionals in Forensic Psychiatric Care. Nursing Research and Practice،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075484
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hörberg, Ulrica…[et al.]. Engaging with Families Is a Challenge: Beliefs among Healthcare Professionals in Forensic Psychiatric Care. Nursing Research and Practice No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075484
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hörberg, Ulrica& Benzein, Eva& Erlingsson, Christen& Syrén, Susanne. Engaging with Families Is a Challenge: Beliefs among Healthcare Professionals in Forensic Psychiatric Care. Nursing Research and Practice. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075484
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1075484