A New Working Method in Psychiatric Care – The Impact of Implementation

ABSTRACT

An equal mix of organizational cultures is important for a successful implementation process. The aim of this study was to examine the implementation of a new working method in psychiatric hospital wards, representing different cultural characteristics. Descriptive quantitative data were collected at two hospitals (intervention and control). The results revealed one ward characterized by a mix of organizational cultures. This ward, compared with other intervention wards, showed the best results regarding patient assessed empowerment and participation. The result shows tentatively that organizational culture may have an impact on the implementation processes.

KEYWORDS:

• Empowerment
• implementation
• organizational culture
• patient participation
• psychiatric care

Declaration of interest

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank both the psychiatric clinics; a special thanks to all the nursing staff and patients who made it possible to carry out this study.