Abstract
To explore the experiences of nurses undertaking safeguarding children work in a district general hospital.
Method
A phenomenological study using semi-structured interviews was undertaken and the data thematically reviewed. The study recruited eight participants (n=8) who were hospital based nurses.
Findings
The study identified the significant emotional impact of safeguarding work being experienced by nurses. Without support this impact can be long lasting and adversely affect staff. Nurses access a number of individual support systems in relation to safeguarding children work.
Conclusion
To support nurses, an understanding and acceptance of the impact of their safeguarding children work is required. Safeguarding children work is emotive and has lasting effects for individuals, therefore managers are required to promote access to systems of support and eliminate the barriers which can prevent nurses accessing this support.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Nursing children and young people |
| Publication status | Accepted/In press - 8 Jul 2019 |
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An exploration of support systems for nursing staff working in safeguarding children. / Newman, Joanne; Vasey, Jacqueline.
In: Nursing children and young people, 08.07.2019.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - An exploration of support systems for nursing staff working in safeguarding children
AU - Newman, Joanne
AU - Vasey, Jacqueline
PY - 2019/7/8
Y1 - 2019/7/8
N2 - Aim To explore the experiences of nurses undertaking safeguarding children work in a district general hospital. Method A phenomenological study using semi-structured interviews was undertaken and the data thematically reviewed. The study recruited eight participants (n=8) who were hospital based nurses. Findings The study identified the significant emotional impact of safeguarding work being experienced by nurses. Without support this impact can be long lasting and adversely affect staff. Nurses access a number of individual support systems in relation to safeguarding children work. ConclusionTo support nurses, an understanding and acceptance of the impact of their safeguarding children work is required. Safeguarding children work is emotive and has lasting effects for individuals, therefore managers are required to promote access to systems of support and eliminate the barriers which can prevent nurses accessing this support.
AB - Aim To explore the experiences of nurses undertaking safeguarding children work in a district general hospital. Method A phenomenological study using semi-structured interviews was undertaken and the data thematically reviewed. The study recruited eight participants (n=8) who were hospital based nurses. Findings The study identified the significant emotional impact of safeguarding work being experienced by nurses. Without support this impact can be long lasting and adversely affect staff. Nurses access a number of individual support systems in relation to safeguarding children work. ConclusionTo support nurses, an understanding and acceptance of the impact of their safeguarding children work is required. Safeguarding children work is emotive and has lasting effects for individuals, therefore managers are required to promote access to systems of support and eliminate the barriers which can prevent nurses accessing this support.
KW - safeguarding
KW - child
KW - nurse
KW - support
M3 - Article
JO - Nursing children and young people
JF - Nursing children and young people
SN - 2046-2336
ER -