A systematic review on the use of action research methods in mental health nursing care.

Aims: To identify and synthesize evidence on the use of action research methods in mental health nursing care.

Design: Systematic review.

Data Sources: CINAHL, Web of Science, PubMed and Scopus databases were searched in January 2021.

Improving the therapeutic relationship in inpatient psychiatric care: Assessment of the therapeutic alliance and empathy after implementing evidence-based practices resulting from participatory action research.

Purpose: To examine how evidence about the therapeutic alliance gleaned from participatory action project affected the level of this alliance and the degree of empathy of psychiatric nurses.

Design And Methods: Quasi-experimental study in two psychiatric units. In one group, evidence-based practices that affected the therapeutic alliance were implemented; in the comparison group, there was no such intervention.

Implementation of evidence on the nurse-patient relationship in psychiatric wards through a mixed method design: study protocol.

Background: Psychiatric nurses are aware of the importance of the therapeutic relationship in psychiatric units. Nevertheless, a review of the scientific evidence indicates that theoretical knowledge alone is insufficient to establish an adequate therapeutic alliance. Therefore, strategies are required to promote changes to enhance the establishment of the working relationship.

The Therapeutic Relationship in Inpatient Psychiatric Care: A Narrative Review of the Perspective of Nurses and Patients.

Purpose: To study the significance of 'therapeutic relationship' between nurses and patients within the context of a psychiatric hospital.

Method: Narrative literature review. Content analysis.