SJUKSKÖTERSKORS KOLLEGIALA SAMSPEL INOM PSYKIATRISK HELDYGNSVÅRD : En kvalitativ enkätstudie

Background: Nurses in psychiatric inpatient care are required to balance their expertise across multiple areas while managing. Previous research shows that strong interpersonal relationships are crucial for well-being and job satisfaction. Person-centred care is a fundamental principle in healthcare, but its implementation requires more than just good intentions in the encounter with the patient. In psychiatric inpatient settings, where the work is emotionally demanding and team-based, collegial interaction becomes a key factor. Studies have shown that relationships, communication, and mutual support within the team impact both the work environment and the quality of care. Method: This is a qualitative questionnaire study with an inductive approach. Nineteen participating nurses responded to a digital questionnaire consisting of ten open-ended questions related to their experiences of interaction with colleagues. Eleven participants were specialist nurses in psychiatric care, and eight were general nurses. Aim: To describe nurses’ experiences of interpersonal interaction with colleagues in inpatient psychiatric care. Results: The analysis resulted in three main categories - Seeing each other as a person, Knowing where you stand with each other and Facing challenges and ten related subcategories. Conclusion: Nurses in inpatient psychiatric care find it easier to maintain positive collegial interaction when there is openness between team members. Collaboration is essential for sustaining healthy relationships among colleagues.