Assessment of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse’s Therapeutic Role in Psychological Therapies

Abstract

Psychiatric-mental health nurses are expected to integrate the principles of psychotherapy within their practice in order to provide an effective bio-psychosocial integrative care to their patients. The present study attempted to assess psychiatric-mental health nurses' therapeutic role in psychological therapies. A mixed methods explanatory design which includes both quantitative and qualitative approaches was used in the study. A sample of 180 psychiatric-mental health nurses was selected randomly in the first phase while a purposive sample of eight nurses was used in the second qualitative phase. Methods of data collection were (therapeutic role of the mental health nurse)'s questionnaire and "psychological therapies within the context of psychiatric nursing practice" tool. The conclusions of the study were drawn from the findings of both quantitative and qualitative studies. This chapter explains the study conclusion and recommendations. It begins with a summary of the major findings in response to the research question "Do psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses have a therapeutic role in psychological therapies?", followed by a mixed analysis and declaration of the study limitations, respectively. Finally, recommendations are offered, including recommendations for improving mental health services, nursing education, and future research. Summary of the findings