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Interaction patterns between psychiatric aides and patients

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The present study investigated the manner in which psychiatric aides used their time when not involved in staff meetings or off-ward activities. Aides' behaviors on two shifts were observed during times they had the greatest likelihood of interacting with patients. It was found that aides were most likely to be observed in the Nursing Station on both shifts. Aides typically had a specific purpose for interacting with patients when they were on the wards. It was concluded that increased structuring of patient-aide interactions was necessary along with more stringent guidelines regarding the use of the Nursing Station.

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  1. Central State Hospital, USA

    Robert N. Glenn Ph.D. (the director of federal grants)

  2. Westside Unit, Central State Hospital, USA

    Betsy Davis R.N. (Unit Administrator)

  3. Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va.

    JoAnn Bluhm B.S. (associated) &  Pamela Motley B.S. (associated)

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  1. Robert N. Glenn Ph.D.
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He is now a staff psychologist at Commonwealth Psychiatric Center.

This research was supported in part by Hospital Improvement Program Grant No. 03-R-000, 812-03, from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Washington.

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Glenn, R.N., Davis, B., Bluhm, J. et al. Interaction patterns between psychiatric aides and patients. Psych Quart 49, 316–321 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01065574

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