@article { , title = {A thematic analysis of the experience of UK mental health nurses who have trained in Solution Focused Brief Therapy.}, abstract = {Introduction - SFBT is a psychotherapeutic model that aims to 'build solutions' rather than 'solve problems'. It has evolved into a structured communication framework utilized across a range of disciplines, focusing on the future, as opposed to the past, and on participant's strengths and abilities, as opposed to their problems and deficits. There have been no studies exploring the experience of training in SFBT from the perspective of the nurses being trained. Aim - This study sought to explore the experience of nurses who had completed a six-month training course in SFBT. Methods - Using a qualitative methodology, 20 nurses who had undertaken SFBT training were interviewed at various locations across Scotland. Results - Five main themes emerged from analysis of the 20 interviews. Many of the participants reported increased trust in their clients and enhanced role satisfaction. Implications for Practice - Training in SFBT provides nurses with an alternative model of practice to the dominant 'medical' and 'psychological' models of contemporary practice. The experiences of the participants in this study suggest that SFBT can be a useful intervention in nursing practice and that nurses can easily incorporate SFBT into their practice.}, doi = {10.1111/jpm.12365}, eissn = {1365-2850}, issn = {1351-0126}, issue = {2-3}, journal = {Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing}, note = {COMPLETED -- File received, but sent to GB when on holiday rather than publications directly, so deadline for upload has been missed by a few days. Tentatively applied deposit exception, but will need to discuss with REF submitter if selected for return. 28.04.2017 GB. Met with contact in person and have explained what version we are looking for. Contact thinks he does have it after all, and has said that he will send it to us by the end of 21.04.2017. 12.04.2017 GB -- Contact claimed unable to locate AAM - have asked to double check, due to REF OA 30.03.2017 GB -- Info via contact 20/3/2017 LM ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Smith, Steve -- Panel A}, pages = {105-113}, publicationstatus = {Published}, publisher = {Wiley}, url = {http://hdl.handle.net/10059/2289}, volume = {24}, keyword = {Health & Wellbeing, Communication, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Client empowerment, Trust, Nursing values}, year = {2017}, author = {Smith, S. and Macduff, C.} }