Abstract
Background: Nurses need effective techniques to calmly manage and de-escalate tense situations. This study aimed to prepare nurses for real-world clinical scenarios and enhance their ability to peacefully resolve challenging patient interactions.
Methods: This qualitative study spanned five weeks and involved three clinical groups of psychiatric nurses with ASN. A three-step training process was used to teach 31 nursing students communication techniques focused on de-escalation.
Results: Data were gathered through surveys, and debriefing sessions were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.
Conclusion: The findings of this study show that de-escalation training can equip nurses with essential techniques to create a safer healthcare environment and improve nurse retention.
Sigma Membership
Iota Theta
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Quality Improvement
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Crisis Intervention, Communication Types, Nursing Communication
Recommended Citation
Thompson, Darlla; Dunagan, Amanda; Hays, Rebekah; and Blackwell, Mary Katherine, "De-escalation Techniques for Nurses" (2025). General Submissions: Presentations (Oral and Poster). 1.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/gen_sub_presentations/2025/posters_2025/1
Conference Name
National Nurse Practitioner Symposium
Conference Host
National Nurse Practitioner Symposium
Conference Location
Dillon, Colorado, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Review Type
Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
Acquisition
Self-submission
Date of Issue
2025-11-12
De-escalation Techniques for Nurses
Dillon, Colorado, USA
Background: Nurses need effective techniques to calmly manage and de-escalate tense situations. This study aimed to prepare nurses for real-world clinical scenarios and enhance their ability to peacefully resolve challenging patient interactions.
Methods: This qualitative study spanned five weeks and involved three clinical groups of psychiatric nurses with ASN. A three-step training process was used to teach 31 nursing students communication techniques focused on de-escalation.
Results: Data were gathered through surveys, and debriefing sessions were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.
Conclusion: The findings of this study show that de-escalation training can equip nurses with essential techniques to create a safer healthcare environment and improve nurse retention.