A qualitative evaluation of reflective practice groups on acute adult mental health inpatient units
Author
Burrows, Angela
Warner, Claire
Keville, Saskia
Attention
2299/21798
Abstract
Working on inpatient psychiatric wards requires the ability to maintain a calm and compassionate demeanour in the face of patient distress. This article considers the role of flexible Reflective Practice Groups (RPGs) as a means of supporting staff to manage the impact of this distress on their own wellbeing, whilst maintaining an ethically sound practice.