An exploratory study into the factors which influence nursing staff's attributions, beliefs and behaviour towards individuals who self-harm

Previous research into self-harm suggests that nurses frequently hold negative views about individuals who self-harm. In addition there is little consensus in the literature on definitions and causes of self-harm, or the impact of nurses’ beliefs on their care giving to this group. This study aimed...

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Main Author: Dewis, Sally Marie
Published: University of Edinburgh 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.649504