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Nurses' knowledge and learning experiences in relation to the effects of domestic abuse on the mental health of children and adolescents
Kristen de Wit
McKinnon Unit, Rozelle Hospital, Rozelle NSW
Kierrynn Davis
Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing and Health Care Practices, Southern Cross University, Lismore NSW
Abstract
Nurse researchers are yet to direct substantial attention towards
addressing and understanding nurses' experiences of learning about and
caring for child and adolescent victims of domestic abuse. This lack of
recognition has resulted in the marginalisation of this issue.
This
paper seeks to explore nurses' present understanding and experiences of
learning about the effects of domestic abuse on the mental health of
children and adolescents. The research utilised an interpretive case
study approach within a naturalistic paradigm. Snowball sampling of
nursing staff within two mental health units was used. Data were
collected using semi-structured in-depth interviews with each
participant.
Using a constant comparative method and hermeneutic
dialectical process both the commonalities and differences regarding
participants' multiple realities were identified. Three major
categories emerged within the data. These were education, resources and
nurses' role. It was apparent that nurses' knowledge and education
about the effects of domestic abuse on the mental health of children
and adolescents negatively impacted on nurses' ability to provide
appropriate care. The research has clear implications for mental health
nursing education, practice and future research.
Keywords
domestic abuse, mental health, naturalistic case study, children and adolescents
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