Providing inpatient mental health care in the NHS during Covid-19
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Providing inpatient mental health care in the NHS during Covid-19: A Foucauldian discourse analysis.
IRAS ID
288304
Contact name
Carolien Lamers
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Sponsor organisation
Bangor University
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 9 months, 1 days
Research summary
Working in challenging conditions, such as those posed by the Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), is likely to impact on the wellbeing of staff. Burnout is typically defined as a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion that results from long-term involvement in work situations that are emotionally demanding. The Covid-19 pandemic has upended healthcare workers sense of order and control. It is likely that this disruption may lead to substantial stress in the short term and therefore increase risk for burnout over the long term. Covid-19 has placed a significant burden on every aspect of the National Health Service (NHS), with drastic and rapid changes to the way healthcare is delivered. This includes, but is not limited to, drastic changes in models of care delivery, increased workload and redeployment of staff to unfamiliar environments. This study is qualitative in nature and aims to explore the experience of providing mental health care during Covid-19. Participants (NHS inpatient mental health nurses) will be invited to participate in one interview that will last around 45-60 minutes. Data will then be analysed using Foucauldian discourse analysis. This type of analysis focuses on power relationships in society as expressed through language and practices.
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