Qualitative investigation of the perceptions and experiences of nursing and allied health professionals involved in the implementation of an enriched environment in an Australian acute stroke unit

I don't want to know the perception or experience of staff on this. I want to know the results on patients. Who the fuck approved this research? 

Qualitative investigation of the perceptions and experiences of nursing and allied health professionals involved in the implementation of an enriched environment in an Australian acute stroke unit

Article (PDF Available)  in BMJ Open 7(12):e018226 · December 2017 with 142 Reads

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018226}

Ingrid Rosbergen

• Queensland Health

Sandra Brauer

• The University of Queensland

Sarah Fitzhenry

Kathryn S Hayward

• The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health

Abstract

RESULTS: Three themes were identified. First, staff perceived that 'the road to recovery had started' for patients. An enriched environment was described to shift the focus to recovery in the acute setting, which was experienced through increased patient activity, greater psychological well-being and empowering patients and families. Second, 'it takes a team' to successfully create an enriched environment. Integral to building the team were positive interdisciplinary team dynamics and education. The impact of the enriched environment on workload was diversely experienced by staff. Third, 'keeping it going' was perceived to be challenging. Staff reflected that changing work routines was difficult. Contextual factors such as a supportive physical environment and variety in individual enrichment opportunities were indicated to enhance implementation. Key to sustaining change was consistency in staff and use of change management strategies.

(PDF) Qualitative investigation of the perceptions and experiences of nursing and allied health professionals involved in the implementation of an enriched environment in an Australian acute stroke unit. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322000710_Qualitative_investigation_of_the_perceptions_and_experiences_of_nursing_and_allied_health_professionals_involved_in_the_implementation_of_an_enriched_environment_in_an_Australian_acute_stroke_unit [accessed Nov 12 2018].