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Citation |
Tenkanen H, Tiihonen J, Repo-Tiihonen E, Kinnunen J. J. Forensic Nurs. 2011; 7(1): 32-39. |
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Affiliation |
Department of Forensic Psychiatry, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland Department of Health Policy and Management, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland. |
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(Copyright © 2011, International Association of Forensic Nurses, Publisher John Wiley and Sons) |
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21348932 |
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Abstract |
The importance of core competencies (CC) and their relationship to core interventions in clinical practice guidelines on schizophrenia (CPGS), and the abilities to master these competencies were studied among registered nurses (RN) and practical mental nurses (PMN) in a forensic psychiatric setting. Data were collected from RNs, PMNs, and managers of all five forensic psychiatric facilities in Finland. The research material was obtained by using a 360-degree feedback method. The response rate was 68% (N= 428). The differences between the nurse groups were statistically significant (p≤ 0.05) regarding the importance of and ability to master the following CCs: (1) pharmacotherapy, (2) knowledge in forensic psychiatry and violent behavior, (3) the treatment of violent patients, (4) processing patient's and own emotion, and (5) need-adapted treatment of the patient. Overall, RNs exceeded PMNs in mastering the CCs, however the principles of the CPGS were not achieved within the current resources in Finland. In summary, RNs, rather than PMNs, should be recruited for work in forensic psychiatric nursing, although a considerable amount of specific training would still be required to achieve competence. Implications of our research indicate that all nurses working in this area need to receive further education in forensic psychiatry and in forensic psychiatric nursing. Language: en |