1. An analysis of the barriers and enablers to implementing the Safewards model within inpatient mental health services.
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Knauf, Sarah Anne, O'Brien, Anthony John, and Kirkman, Allison Margaret
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PSYCHIATRIC nursing , *CINAHL database , *PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems , *ONLINE information services , *MEDICAL databases , *HEALTH services accessibility , *NURSING , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *ATTITUDES of medical personnel , *HUMAN services programs , *JOB involvement , *PATIENTS' attitudes , *HEALTH literacy , *HOSPITAL care , *RESEARCH funding , *CONTENT analysis , *RISK management in business , *MEDLINE , *MENTAL health services , *PSYCHIATRIC hospitals , *PATIENT safety - Abstract
Mental health inpatient units can provide a sanctuary for people to recover from mental illness. To support a therapeutic environment, the safety and well‐being of service users and staff need protection through reduced conflict and containment rates. The Safewards model identifies 10 interventions to prevent conflict and containment. This paper aims to present barriers and enablers to implementing Safewards by analysing current literature on the Safewards model. It will also compare the Safewards model to New Zealand's Six Core Strategies. In a systematic search of 12 electronic databases following the PRISMA flow chart, 22 primary studies were included in this analysis. JBI tools were used for quality appraisal and deductive content analysis was used to organize and interpret data. Four categories were identified: (a) designing the Safewards interventions and implementation; (b) staff participation and perception of Safewards; (c) healthcare system influences on Safewards implementation; (d) service user participation and perception of Safewards. To support successful Safewards implementation in future practice, this review recommends that Safewards implementation is enabled through robust design of the Safewards interventions and implementation methods; staff participation and positive perception of the Safewards model; a resourced healthcare system that prioritizes Safewards implementation; service user awareness and participation in Safewards interventions. Interactionist perspectives may support the implementation of Safewards. This analysis is limited by research settings mostly being inpatient adult services and inadequate capturing of the service user voice. An ongoing review of barriers and enablers is important for supporting future Safewards implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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