Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
Exploring Psychological Support Systems in Mental Health Units: An Interpretive Phenomenological Study of Nurses’ Post-traumatic Clinical Incident Lived Experiences
Background: Nurses often face traumatic events in clinical settings, leading to significant psychological, physical and professional consequences. Understanding their lived experiences, coping strategies, and institutional support is essential for designing effective, culturally sensitive interventions that protect their well-being and promote safe patient care. Objective: The objective of this study was to explore the lived experiences of nurses exposed to a traumatic clinical incident, focusing on its psychologic …