Omvårdnad av patienter med psykos

: Ur ett sjuksköterskeperspektiv

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the literature review was to describe nurses experience of nursing patients suffering from psychosis in out- and inpatient settings. Background: In general people have a negative and wrong perception of psychiatric illness and psychiatric care. Psychiatric nursing is different from somatic nursing.  The difference is that in the case of psychosis you nurse the psyche and with the somatic diseases it is mainly physical ailments. Method: A literature review was conducted which was based on scientifically articles. These articles were found in the databases Cinahl and PsykInfo. Result: Caring for patients with psychosis was experienced as unpredictable which demanded constant readiness and a lot of patience. The nurses felt they had a big responsibility in there work. To respect the patients autonomy, private life and integrity was important. To create a lasting relationship was also considered important. In some cases the nurses felt insecurity about how they should encounter the patients. The nurses where striving to make the patients feel as good as possible. Discussion: Two findings were discussed: The nurses´ personal involvement and a god relationship is a condition to provide good nursing. The nurse’s felt mixed emotions in the work with the patients and this is a healthy behaviour that showed their engagement in the patients. Conclusion: Caring of patients with psychosis leads to long and close relationships. This may be perceived as stressful for the nurses. To talk and discuss with colleagues could help. More research within the area is needed to minimize prejudices and to improve the nursing of these patients.