TOPIC. Overview of the theoretical and practical basis of a new model of psychiatric and mental health nursing practice. PURPOSE. To illustrate the history of the development of the model and some of the processes that aim to re-empower the patient and develop genuinely collaborative approaches to care. SOURCES. Literature review, author's research, and related clinical experience. CONCLUSIONS. The Tidal Model provides a practice framework for the exploration of the patient's need for nursing and the provision of individually tailored care. Search terms: Empowerment, holism, interdisciplinary teamwork, narrative, nursing theories and models, psychiatric nursing
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