Omvårdnad för personer med självskadebeteende ? En studie om utvecklingsbehov
INTRODUCTION: Research from both nurse and patient perspective highlights shortcomings in psychiatric inpatient care for people with Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI). Nursing for people with NSSI, a subject in need for further knowledge, is in this study examined through a theoretical framework based on Person-Centered Nursing and Patientology AIM: Based on people's own experiences of being cared for NSSI in psychiatric inpatient care, the aim is to elucidate development opportunities for the nursing care of this group of patients.METHOD: Seven informants, all women aged 25-31, were interviewed about their experiences of nursing in psychiatric inpatient care. The transcribed text was analyzed and categorized according to an existential hermeneutic research approach.RESULTS: The categorization of the interviews resulted in seven areas of nursing in need of development. Knowledge, Environment, Information, Routines, Involvement, Communication and The nurse?s actions.CONCLUSION: Development of nursing is prevented since NSSI is stigmatized within psychiatric inpatient care. Rather than the idea that restrictions solves the problem, NSSI should be seen as a sign of psychological distress and be treated accordingly. Out of respect for the patient?s thoughts and beliefs, nursing should be formed with concern for the underlying causes of each individual injuring him/herself. The nurse's main assignment will then be to support and guide the patient towards alternative ways to ease the suffering.