Abstract
This study aimed to explore how healthcare professionals perceive user involvement in a mental health hospitals, drawing on the discourse analysis framework from Fairclough. Methods: A qualitative research design with purposive sampling was adopted. Five audio-recorded focus group interviews with nurses and other health professionals were explored using Fairclough’s discourse analysis framework. Ethical approval: The study was designed following the ethical principles of the Helsinki Declaration and Danish Law. Each study participant gave their informed consent after verbal and written information was provided. Results: This study has shown how users can be subject to paternalistic control despite the official aims that user involvement should be an integral part of the care and treatment offered. As evidenced in discussions by health professionals, the users were involved in plans on conditions determined by the health professionals who were predominantly focused on treating diseases and enabling the users to live a life independent of professional help. Conclusions: Our results can contribute to dealing with the challenges of incorporating user involvement as an ideology in mental health hospitals.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication date | 2023 |
| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
| Event | 5th Nordic Conference in Nursing Research - Hilton Hotel, Reykjavik, Iceland Duration: 2 Oct 2023 → 4 Oct 2023 Conference number: 5 https://ncnr2023.is/ |
Conference
| Conference | 5th Nordic Conference in Nursing Research |
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| Number | 5 |
| Location | Hilton Hotel |
| Country/Territory | Iceland |
| City | Reykjavik |
| Period | 02/10/2023 → 04/10/2023 |
| Other | The scientific program will include a broad range of novel and exciting topics in nursing research. We will have renowned international methodologists and expert keynote speakers throughout the conference. The presentations, workshops, symposiums, and poster presentations will interest all nurse researchers, academics, teachers, and clinicians who share a passion for methodological issues.<br/><br/>The main theme is “Methods and Networks for the future.” The conference showcases a variety of presentations on how to develop, strengthen and utilize research methods in nursing and healthcare. A cutting-edge topical venue will be assigned to technological advancements. Furthermore, new emphasis on qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods will be broadcasted.<br/><br/>In addition to the methodological and educational purpose, the conference will also provide a platform to discuss challenging topics with experts in methodology from the Nordic region. Furthermore, the conference encourages network-building, and we sincerely hope that many of you will start or resume organized collaboration in nursing research. Finally, we also provide a unique forum to encourage interaction between doctoral students. |
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