Unit.C.8.2.
Forensic Nursing Research
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"The Scales
et al (1993) survey of forensic psychiatric nurses supported
identifying forensic nursing as a clinical subspecialty
and in seeking special credentialing for practice"
(Scales, Mitchell & Smith, 1993, p. 43).
"There
are at least 2,000 registered nurses working on psychiatric
forensic facilities, 5% are masters prepared" (Scales,
Mitchell & Smith, 1993, p. 43).
"A survey
of forensic psychiatric nurses supported identifying forensic
nursing as a clinical subspecialty and in seeking special
credentialing for practice" (Scales, Mitchell &
Smith, 1993, p. 43).
"There
is irony in the growing interest in developing a forensic
subspecialty in nursing, as it reflects yet another consequence
of increasing national violence. Nurses work in emergency
rooms, crisis centers, and treatment facilities are intimately
involved with the psychical and emotional needs of victims"
(Scales, Mitchell & Smith, 1993, p. 39).
"The overwhelming
sense throughout the prolonged data gathering period was
one of excitement and interest in the opportunity to share
with colleagues working in this isolated specialty"
(Scales, Mitchell & Smith, 1993, p. 43).
"There is
a palpable sense that forensic psychiatric nursing is unique
and as such would benefit from sharing strategies, successes,
failures, and quality initiatives in caring for dally stigmatized,
mentally ill offenders. It is time to come out of the closet
and share the difficult, challenging, and rewarding work
we do with patients and for society" (Scales, Mitchell
& Smith, 1993, p. 43).
"Based
on the response to this survey, there is an eagerness to
develop a professional network of forensic psychiatric nurses.
The nature of this practice tends to be isolating, with
heretofore infrequent opportunities to share common concerns
and challenges" (Scales, Mitchell & Smith, 1993,
p. 44).
"Forensic
psychiatric nurses represent a stable work force of substantial
tenure. The most rewarding aspects of forensic nursing identified
by the survey were the potential for autonomous professional
practice and the unique challenges of providing care in
a security environment" (Scales, Mitchell & Smith,
1993, p. 44).
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Niskala (1986) identified competencies and skills required by forensic nurses. Thirty-four forensic nurses ranked 13 general competencies and 122 enabling skills in terms of importance in their work situations (Niskala, 1986).
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"This report
disseminates the findings of a study undertaken within Ashworth
Hospital Authority, which caters for those patients directed
for treatment under conditions of high security due to their
dangerous, violent and/or criminal propensities" (Woods
& Mason, 1996, on-line).
"The study
aimed to determine if any core features exist between patients
admitted from court and patients admitted from prison"
(Woods & Mason, 1996, on-line).
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"Ohman (1996,
p. 58) asserts "research can provide the basis for
justifying nursing decisions and actions, generates new
information that impacts client outcomes, and provide the
factual data that are increasingly required for cost effective
nursing care" (Goll-McGee, 1999, p. 15).
"A needs
assessment questionnaire can address the practice issues
of a forensic focus (i.e. abused victims, victims of trauma
or violence). This questionnaire attempts to address the
activity within clinical environments that relate to patient
medicolegal needs, nursing liability issues, and nursing
safety issues explored in the literature" (Goll-McGee,
1999, p. 15).
"Using
research as a tool, the clinical forensic nurse (CFN) may
conduct a simple retrospective study that delineates clients
by diagnosis, mechanism and circumstances of injury and
will establish a patient's presence in or omission from
the category of living forensic patients" (Goll-McGee,
1999, p. 16).
"The CFN
conducts research that examines the impact of forensic nursing
services and the utilization of forensic "policy and
procedures" on patient and organizational outcomes"
(Neisser-Frankson, 1994, p. 319; cited in Goll-McGee, 1999,
p. 16).
"With accurate
research findings the CFN can reveal confidently valid data
that improve care to both victim and perpetrator's, support
hospital accreditation guidelines, and save money by helping
to keep health professionals and hospital lawyers out of
court, and by blocking hospital liability issues" (Goll-McGee,
1999, p. 16).
"The Clinical
Forensic Nurse can keep the hospital at the forefront of
the advance of health care in upholding a proud reputation
and nurturing the development of a nursing specialty. Continuous
research in the service of victims and perpetrators is paramount"
(Goll-McGee, 1999, p. 16).
"With the
current emphasis on evidence based practice, the FN can
apply the research of multiple disciplines in the level
I trauma Center practice environment" (Goll-McGee,
1999, p. 16).
"It is
through the research findings and relationships with bordering
and national diverse organizations that the Clinical Forensic
nurse (CFN ) may find shortfalls and gaps, where forensic
nursing may bridge the gaps" (Goll-McGee, 1999, p.
16).
Focus Points
Reference
Evans, A. &
Wells, D. (1999). An Exploration of the Role of the Australian
Forensic Nurse. Research Report to Royal College of
Nursing Australia. Canberra: Royal College of Nursing Australia.
Faculty of Health,
University of Central Lancashire (1999). Nursing in Secure
Environments: A Scoping Study Conducted on Behalf of the
United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery and
Health Visiting. London: UKCC.
Goll-McGee,
B. (1999). The role of the clinical care nurse in critical
care. Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 22 (1), 8-18.
Scales, C. J.,
Mitchell, J. l., Smith, R. D. (1993). Survey report on forensic
nursing. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing, 31 (11),
39-44.
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