Files
Document type
ArticleVersion
Published versionPublication date
Publication license
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/225861
Impact of the ‘Reserved Therapeutic Space’ nursing intervention on acute mental health inpatients' perceptions of the therapeutic relationship, quality of care, perceived coercion and length of stay: A multicentre quasi‐experimental trial
Journal Title
Director/Tutor
Additional contribution
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Abstract
Introduction: A strong nurse–patient therapeutic relationship is crucial in acute mental health care yet remains challenging,potentially affecting outcomes and perceived quality of care. Interventions that foster structured, person-centred encounters mayaddress these challenges effectively.Aim: To evaluate the effects of the ‘Reserved Therapeutic Space’ intervention in terms of its impact on the improvement of thenurse–patient therapeutic relationship, the quality of care, perceived coercion and humiliation and length of stay.Methods: A multicentre quasi-experimental trial design in twelve acute mental health units compared the Reserved TherapeuticSpace to standard care. Participants completed validated instruments assessing the therapeutic relationship, perceived quality ofcare and coercion. Mixed-effects models and survival analyses evaluated intervention effects.
Related resource
Subject (English)
Citation
Citation
ROVIRALTA-VILELLA, Maria, et al. Impact of the ‘Reserved Therapeutic Space’ nursing intervention on acute mental health inpatients' perceptions of the therapeutic relationship, quality of care, perceived coercion and length of stay: A multicentre quasi‐experimental trial. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. 2026. Vol. 1-13. ISSN 1351-0126. [consulted: 15 of October of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/225861