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Psychodynamic observation and emotional mapping — a tool for continuing professional development and research in services for older people
Author(s)	Rachael Davenhill
Journal title	Quality in Ageing, vol 10, issue 1, March 2009
Pages	pp 32-39
Source	http://www.pavpub.com
Keywords	Services ; Mental health [elderly] ; Emotions ; In-service training ; Evaluation ; Methodology.
Annotation	Psychodynamic observation and emotional mapping (POEM) is a continuing professional development (CPD), supervisory and research process, which works from the "inside out". It aims to ensure that staff experience is placed at the heart of understanding meaningful, relationship-centred care in the workplace. Central to this process is the assumption that feeling occurring "under the surface" in both staff and patients are important channels of communication impacting on staff, care practice and the service setting. In terms of good psychological health for staff and patient, the POEM approach facilitates the digestion and understanding of both conscious and unconscious processes in the workplace. It also contributes towards a healthier, more open workplace in which staff teams are supported by their capacity to think and respond effectively and honestly to everyday clinical and organisational pressures. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-090417226 A
Classmark	I: D: DL: QWD: 4C: 3D
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