Mental health nursing students' experiences of stress during training: a thematic analysis of qualitative interviews

Galvin, John and Suominen, E. and Morgan, C. and O'Connell, E.-J. and Smith, A. P. (2015) Mental health nursing students' experiences of stress during training: a thematic analysis of qualitative interviews. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 22 (10). pp. 773-783. ISSN 13510126

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Abstract

Introduction
Previous studies investigating stress in nursing students focus on general nursing students or adopt quantitative measures.

Purpose of study
A qualitative study focusing specifically on mental health nursing students is required.

Method
One-to-one interviews were carried out with mental health nursing students (n = 12). Data were thematically analysed.

Results
Participants reported unreasonable demands during clinical blocks, and described how control/support is lowest on placements with staff shortages. Negative attitudes towards students from staff and related issues were also discussed. Younger participants described struggling with mental health work during the early stages of training.

Discussion
Training providers should strive to provide adequate support to students to help them manage stress during training.

Implications for practice
Academic demands should be reasonable during clinical blocks and support services outside normal working hours should be available for students, even if these are limited in scope. Greater consideration to the allocation of placements for younger students in the mental health branch could be helpful. Furthermore, staff on placements should be aware of the tasks students can and cannot perform, to help improve staff/student relations. Educating students on the issues of raising concerns can help the governments drive for a more open and transparent National Health Service (NHS).

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number:	10.1111/jpm.12273
Dates:	Date Event 12 October 2015 Published 27 August 2015 Accepted
Subjects:	CAH04 - psychology > CAH04-01 - psychology > CAH04-01-01 - psychology (non-specific)
Divisions:	Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences > College of Psychology
Depositing User:	Silvio Aldrovandi
Date Deposited:	16 Jun 2017 09:47
Last Modified:	11 Jun 2024 13:03
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/4674

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