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    Special observations in forensic psychiatric practice: Gender issues of the watchers and the watched

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    Authors
    Mason, Tom
    Mason-Whitehead, Elizabeth
    Thomas, Mike
    Affiliation
    Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of Chester
    Publication Date
    2009-11-01
    
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    Abstract
    Special observations in psychiatric practice may create tensions for both the patient under surveillance and the staff undertaking the procedure. This study reports on special observations undertaken in forensic settings focusing specifically on the gender sensitive issues. The aim of the study was to investigate the specific gender issues relating to special observations in relation to those under the procedure and those engaged in observing. Three medium secure units in the UK formed the sampling frame, and the population studied was eight female and seven male clinical Registered nurses. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, audio tape recorded and transcribed for analysis. The analysis involved a Grounded Theory approach to explicate categories and formulte two overarching themes: (1) the psychosocial fusion; and (2) the private as spectacle. There are implications for practice in relation to policy formulation and the implementation of special observations following risk assessment and individual skill identification. It is concluded that gender issues are extremely important for all concerned in this intrusive practice.
    Citation
    Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 2009, 16, pp. 910-918
    Publisher
    Blackwell
    Journal
    Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10034/93343
    DOI
    10.1111/j.1365-2850.2009.01470
    Additional Links
    http://www.wiley.com/bw/journal.asp?ref=1351-0126
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    Article
    Language
    en
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    ISSN
    1351-0126
    ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
    10.1111/j.1365-2850.2009.01470
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