Supported Decision-Making for Psychiatric Discharge

Objective: This study aimed to clarify the challenges faced in supported decision-making for psychiatric discharge, by examining the process of peer supporters and considering the psychiatric nurse’s involvement in supported decision-making. Methods: The study targeted 20 peer supporters with hospit...

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Published in日本看護研究学会雑誌 Vol. 46; no. 5; pp. 5_743 - 5_754
Main Authors Mayumi Kyoko, Fukuura Yoshitomo
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published 一般社団法人 日本看護研究学会 20.01.2024
Japan Society of Nursing Research
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ISSN2188-3599
2189-6100
DOI10.15065/jjsnr.20230310207

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Summary:Objective: This study aimed to clarify the challenges faced in supported decision-making for psychiatric discharge, by examining the process of peer supporters and considering the psychiatric nurse’s involvement in supported decision-making. Methods: The study targeted 20 peer supporters with hospitalization experience in psychiatric wards. The interview survey results were analyzed using the modified grounded theory approach. Results: Some patients expressed a desire to be discharged that was not accepted; hence, they chose to remain either hospitalized or move ahead with the discharge process. Meanwhile, other patients decided to stay hospitalized, despite wanting to get discharged. For a certain period following the discharge, patients experienced paralysis and the inability to adapt, leading to a negative cycle of increased loneliness and decreased sense of control, resulting in a crisis of self-reliance. Conclusions: The psychiatric patient’s desire for discharge is ambiguous as hospitalization is sometimes preferred for a sense of security, and the state of the crisis following discharge has been proven to be challenging. The results indicate a need for nurses not to lose sight of the patient’s desire, and provide support for overcoming the crisis following discharge. 目的:精神科での退院に関する意思決定支援の課題を明らかにし,精神科看護師の意思決定支援について考察する。方法:対象は精神科退院経験のあるピアサポーター20名。面接調査をし,修正版グラウンデッド・セオリー・アプローチで分析した。結果:患者は,退院を表明するが【受け止めてもらえない退院表明】や【不十分な意思表明】のために【入院継続を選択】していた。一方,退院が進まなくても【退院に向け行動】する者もおり,入院中〖混沌とした退院への意思決定〗を体験していた。退院後は【生活になじめない期間】があり,【孤独が増大】し,【コントロール感の低下】に陥るといった悪循環が生じ,〖自立の危機〗に直面していた。結論:精神科では,患者の退院への意思はあいまいに扱われ,安心を求め入院を選択することや,退院後は危機的状況が続くという課題があった。看護師は,患者の意思を見失うことなく,退院後の危機克服に向けて支援することが求められる。
ISSN:2188-3599
2189-6100
DOI:10.15065/jjsnr.20230310207