The therapeutic relationship at the heart of nursing care: A participatory action research in acute mental health units.

Aims And Objectives: To explore the process of change within the clinical practice of nurses in mental health inpatient units in the context of a participatory process to improve the nurse-patient therapeutic relationship.

Design: Participatory Action Research.

Methods: Ninety-six nurses from 18 mental health units participated.

Exploring the therapeutic relationship through the reflective practice of nurses in acute mental health units: A qualitative study.

Aims And Objectives: To explore the therapeutic relationship through the reflective practice of nurses in acute mental health units.

Background: In mental health units, the therapeutic relationship is especially relevant for increasing the effectiveness of nursing interventions. Reflective practice is considered an essential aspect for improving nursing care.

The Effects of a Participatory Intervention in Mental Health Units on Nurses' Perceptions of the Practice Environment: A Mixed Methods Study.

Background: The practice environment influences the quality of care and the nursing outcomes achieved in their workplaces.

Aims: To examine the perception of the clinical practice environment among nurses working in mental health units in the context of their participation in an action research study aimed at improving the nurse-patient relationship.

Method: An explanatory sequential mixed methods study was designed.