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Forensic psychiatric nurses routinely face violence and ethical dilemmas, requiring them to constantly balance therapeutic care with institutional security, which is further exacerbated by structural factors such as staff shortages and inadequate environments. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To explore in depth the experiences of forensic psychiatric nurses regarding workplace violence and ethical dilemmas encountered in clinical practice.

September 3, 2026Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health NursingOpen Access

Experiences of Forensic Psychiatric Nurses Regarding Violence and Ethical Dilemmas: A Qualitative Study

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HCHatice Dayılar Candan DMDeniz Kaya Meral NSNihan Altan Sarıkaya

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Qualitative study reveals routine conflicts between patient care and safety among forensic psychiatric nurses, highlighting the need for institutional violence management and ethical support.

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To explore in depth the experiences of forensic psychiatric nurses regarding workplace violence and ethical dilemmas encountered in clinical practice.
Qualitative phenomenological design utilizing semi-structured, in-depth individual interviews.
Sample comprised N=18 nurses working across forensic psychiatry units.
Data were processed and interpreted using Colaizzi's phenomenological analysis method.
Nurses identified violence and ethical dilemmas as routine experiences grouped into two primary themes: 'Balancing Safety, Care, and Ethics' and 'Support Needs and Expectations'.
Participants faced continuous conflict between delivering therapeutic care and exerting control, upholding patient autonomy versus security, and managing professional duties alongside personal fear and anxiety.
Workplace violence and moral dilemmas were reported to be aggravated by institutional deficiencies, including understaffing, inadequate physical ward environments, and insufficient training.

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Candan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a993586636c6408cfa7dbee https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.70198

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September 3, 2026Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health NursingOpen Access

Experiences of Forensic Psychiatric Nurses Regarding Violence and Ethical Dilemmas: A Qualitative Study

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Authors

HCHatice Dayılar Candan DMDeniz Kaya Meral NSNihan Altan Sarıkaya

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Overview

Qualitative study reveals routine conflicts between patient care and safety among forensic psychiatric nurses, highlighting the need for institutional violence management and ethical support.

Key Points

To explore in depth the experiences of forensic psychiatric nurses regarding workplace violence and ethical dilemmas encountered in clinical practice.
Qualitative phenomenological design utilizing semi-structured, in-depth individual interviews.
Sample comprised N=18 nurses working across forensic psychiatry units.
Data were processed and interpreted using Colaizzi's phenomenological analysis method.
Nurses identified violence and ethical dilemmas as routine experiences grouped into two primary themes: 'Balancing Safety, Care, and Ethics' and 'Support Needs and Expectations'.
Participants faced continuous conflict between delivering therapeutic care and exerting control, upholding patient autonomy versus security, and managing professional duties alongside personal fear and anxiety.
Workplace violence and moral dilemmas were reported to be aggravated by institutional deficiencies, including understaffing, inadequate physical ward environments, and insufficient training.

Cite This Study

Candan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a993586636c6408cfa7dbee https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.70198

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