“Unless they bring it up, I won't go digging”: Psychiatric nurses' experiences of developing therapeutic relationships with adult survivors of child sexual abuse
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2022
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Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore psychiatric nurses' experiences of
developing therapeutic relationships with adult survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA).
Design and Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was adopted. Semistructured
interviews were conducted with six registered psychiatric nurses. Data were
analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.
Findings: Although participants were able to develop therapeutic relationships with
survivors and cited the importance of interpersonal skills, they felt uncomfortable
discussing CSA.
Practice Implications: Given the importance of developing trusting relationships,
more support needs to be provided for nurses so they can build stronger alliances
with survivors of CSA.
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child sexual abuse, therapeutic relationships, International Resources, Ireland, qualitative research, adult survivors
Citation
Walsh, C., Bradley, S. K., & Goodwin, J. “Unless they bring it up, I won't go digging”: Psychiatric nurses' experiences of developing therapeutic relationships with adult survivors of child sexual abuse. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care.