title: Whose structure is it anyway?
abstract: While "structure" is a term that is widely used in psychiatric nursing practice, few nurse authors have clearly defined the concept. This article offers an operational definition of structure, and proposes a theoretical basis to the client's need for structure. A case presentation, as well as characteristics of an effective structure, are also described.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sebastian
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kuntz
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Shocks
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D004532:Ego; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010358:Patient Participation; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D012718:Set, Psychology