title: Nursing management of sensory overload in psychiatry – development of a theoretical framework model
abstract: Background: The concept of “removal from stimuli” has already been examined by a Delphi-Study. However, some knowledge gaps remained open, which have now been further investigated. Aim: Examination of the concept “management of sensory overload in inpatient psychiatry” including its sub-concepts and specific measures. Method: Analysis of qualitative data about “removal from stimuli” by content analysis according to Mayring. Results: A theoretical description and definition of the concept could be achieved. In addition, sub-concepts (removal from stimuli, modulation of environmental factors, help somebody to help him-/herself) could be identified, theoretical defined and complemented by possible specific measures. Conclusions: The conceptual descriptions provide a further step to raise awareness of professionals in the subject area. Furthermore, we created a theoretical basis for further empirical studies.
authors.affiliation: 1 Institut für Pflege- und Gesundheitswissenschaften, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg.
authors.forename: Stefan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Scheydt
authors.affiliation: 1 Institut für Pflege- und Gesundheitswissenschaften, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg.
authors.forename: Ian
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Needham
authors.affiliation: 1 Institut für Pflege- und Gesundheitswissenschaften, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg.
authors.forename: Gunnar H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Nielsen
authors.affiliation: 1 Institut für Pflege- und Gesundheitswissenschaften, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg.
authors.forename: Johann
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Behrens
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001143:Arousal; D003697:Delphi Technique; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010343:Patient Admission; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012648:Self Care / Q000523:psychology; D012931:Social Environment; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology
keywords: Inhaltsanalyse; Reizabschirmung; Reizüberflutung; Umgang mit Reizüberflutung; content analysis; management of sensory overload; removal from stimuli; sensorische Überstimulation; sensory overload; stimulus management