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Impact of training course in behavioural therapy on psychiatric nurses

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 June 2014

Elizabeth A. Dunne ,
Aine Melinn ,
Tony Humphreys  and
Ethel Quayle
Elizabeth A. Dunne
Affiliation:
Department of Applied Psychology, University College, Cork
Aine Melinn
Affiliation:
Department of Applied Psychology, University College, Cork
Tony Humphreys
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Mid-Western Health Board, Limerick
Ethel Quayle
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Mid-Western Health Board, Limerick
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Abstract

A group of psychiatric nurses (N = 15) rated the impact of participation in a one year post-experience training course in behavioural psychotherapy on their personal/family life; professional practice; and professional relationships. Levels of stress associated with different phases of the course were also monitored.

Results indicated that the main stresses were associated with re-adjustment of family life over the period of the course and ensuring stability of training placements at the outset of the course. The course fulfilled participants' expectations with regard to improving their clinical practice, and confirmed their view that relationships with psychiatrist colleagues would be unaffected by their participation on the course. Impact on relationships with nurse colleagues was more positive than had been anticipated during the period of the course.

Keywords

Post-experience trainingprofessionalpersonal impactstress levels throughout.
Type
Clinical and Brief Reports
Information
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , Volume 8 , Issue 1 , March 1991 , pp. 40 - 42
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1991

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