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Stability in Intensive Psychiatry: A Concept Analysis
Author(s) -
SalzmannErikson Martin
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
perspectives in psychiatric care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6163
pISSN - 0031-5990
DOI - 10.1111/ppc.12030
Subject(s) - context (archaeology) , stability (learning theory) , distortion (music) , psychology , psychiatry , medicine , computer science , paleontology , amplifier , computer network , bandwidth (computing) , machine learning , biology
Purpose The aim of this concept analysis is to describe, explore, and explain stability in the context of mental health nursing in intensive psychiatry. Design and Methods A modified version of W ilson's method of concept analysis was used. Findings Stability is the ability to be resistant to changes. Stability can take different directions after a distortion: re‐gaining, neo‐gaining, and apo‐gaining. Stability may also be achieved through active (adding or using power, making adjustments, parrying, and idling) and passive systems (environmental conditions and constituent materials). Practice Implications This article contributes by providing knowledge and insight for nurses on the roles they play in intensive psychiatry as stabilizers.