Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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314849 | Archives of Psychiatric Nursing | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Within this study the relationship between patient characteristics (age, length of stay, risk, psychopathy) and individual perceived ward climate (n = 83), and differences between staff's and patient perceptions of climate (n = 185) was investigated within a high secure forensic hospital. Results show that therapeutic hold was rated higher among staff compared to patients, while patients held a more favorable view on patient cohesion and experienced safety. Furthermore, patient characteristics (age, risk and psychopathy) were found to be related with individual ratings of ward climate. The findings underline the importance of assessing ward climate among both patients and staff in clinical practice.
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Authors
Meike Godelieve de Vries, Inti Angelo Brazil, Matthew Tonkin, Berend Hendrik Bulten,