Doctoral graduates in mental health nursing in Victoria, Australia: the doctoral experience and contribution to scholarship.

abstract：:In the UK, strategies to improve retention of the mental health workforce feature prominently in health policy. This paper reports on a longitudinal national study into the careers of mental health nurses in the UK. The findings reveal little attrition during the first 6 months after qualification. Investigation of ca...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Robinson S,Murrells T,Smith EM

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the light of the increasing recognition of the relevance of spirituality in person-centred, holistic care, this study examines the attitudes of a convenience sample of mental health practitioners, including nurses, to the concepts of spirituality in general and in clinical practice. A series of 5-point Likert-style...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Rogers M,Wattis J,Stephenson J,Khan W,Curran S

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is well-recognized for the treatment of depression with many efficacy trials supporting its use. However, there is little discussion of its use in mental health nursing practice. This paper explores how IPT can be a useful intervention for mental health nursing practice and demonstrat...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Crowe M,Luty S

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Family carers of people with a severe mental illness play a vital, yet often unrecognized and undervalued role in Australian society. Respite care services can assist these family carers in their role; however, little is known about their access to these services. The paper addresses this knowledge gap. An exploratory...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Jeon YH,Chenoweth L,McIntosh H

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An exploration of the 'self' is generally considered a fundamental and necessary place from which to commence practice as a mental health nurse. Self-awareness and attention to one's own feelings, thoughts, and experiences can contribute to the therapeutic use of self in effective provision of mental health nursing ca...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Foster K,McAllister M,O'Brien L

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stigmatization of families supporting an adult member with substance misuse is common and undermines their capacity to support the person and maintain their own well-being. The aims of the present study were to understand affected family members (AFMs)' experience of stigma within the context of substance misuse, and ...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： McCann TV,Lubman DI

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aggressive behaviour by psychiatric patients is a serious issue in clinical practice, and adequate management of such behaviour is required, with careful evaluation of the factors causing the aggression. To examine the characteristics of aggressive incidents by ward type, a cross-sectional descriptive study was conduc...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Sato M,Noda T,Sugiyama N,Yoshihama F,Miyake M,Ito H

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychiatric nurses are familiar with the concept of personality disorder because of their contact with persons with the most common personality disorder in clinical settings - borderline type, who frequently engage mental health services. Perhaps it is this familiarity that has focused research and clinical attention ...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Hayward BA

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:More research is needed for supporting mental health nurses in their caring for suicidal individuals. This study aimed to describe what characterizes a recovery-oriented caring approach, and how this can be expressed through caring acts involving suicidal patients and their relatives. Delphi methodology was used, and ...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Sellin L,Kumlin T,Wallsten T,Wiklund Gustin L

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present position paper provides an account of the life of Martha Entwistle, the earliest recorded convict nurse who worked within the Castle Hill Asylum. In our review of primary historical sources, Australia's first convict mental health nurse was found to be a resilient woman who endured several traumatic life e...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Raeburn T,Liston C,Hickmott J,Cleary M

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study, we explored the predictive validity of the Dynamic Appraisal of Situational Aggression (DASA) assessment tool in male (n = 30) and female (n = 30) patients admitted to the acute units of a forensic mental health hospital. We also tested the psychometric properties of the original DASA bands and n...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Maguire T,Daffern M,Bowe SJ,McKenna B

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postpartum depression is a serious mental illnessdisorder that occurs after delivery and is one of the most common post-partum complications. With the increasing popularity and extensive use of smartphones worldwide and the fact that China has become the country with the largest number of smartphone users, it is neces...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Li Y,Zhao Q,Cross WM,Chen J,Qin C,Sun M

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study, we examined the current situation of nurses with mental illnesses, the stigma associated with these illnesses, and nurses' and nurse managers' perceptions of workplace mental health issues. We conducted a questionnaire survey of 880 nurses and nurse managers in Japan. After we carried out a descr...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Tei-Tominaga M,Asakura T,Asakura K

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spirituality has been recognized as an important part of nursing practice since its early beginnings. However, debate continues about whether and how nurses and other mental health professionals should include spirituality within their daily work. This paper aims to contribute to the discussion of spirituality within ...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Wilding C,Muir-Cochrane E,May E

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Research has demonstrated the benefits of mental healthcare interventions that ensure a safe transition of clients throughout the discharge and community integration process. This paper reports on qualitative data from focus groups with health professionals collected as part of a larger a mixed method study designed t...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Forchuk C,Martin ML,Sherman D,Corring D,Srivastava R,O'Regan T,Gyamfi S,Harerimana B

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When nurses practise recovery-focused care, they contribute positively to the consumer's mental health recovery journey and empower the person to be actively engaged in the management of their illness. While using recovery-focused care is endorsed in mental health policy, many health professionals remain uncertain abo...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Lim E,Wynaden D,Heslop K

更新日期：2020-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Self-harm is a significant health issue, a leading cause of serious injury and is an indicator of psychological distress. Nurses play an important role in providing therapeutic care to people who self-harm. The aim of this study was to explore mental health nurses' (MHNs) experience of working with people who self-har...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： McGough S,Wynaden D,Ngune I,Janerka C,Hasking P,Rees C

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:People with a mental illness often encounter stigma and discrimination from a variety of sources, reinforcing negative self-perceptions and influencing their health and well-being. Even though support systems and attitudes of the general public act as powerful sources of stigma, views and perceptions held by people wi...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Gyamfi S,Hegadoren K,Park T

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Violence against nurses has increased particularly in psychiatric outpatient settings as psychiatric care shifts from being inpatient-based to being outpatient-based. Violence is a complex phenomenon that must be explored in different psychiatric nursing environments and settings. Violence in psychiatric outpatient se...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Konttila J,Pesonen HM,Kyngäs H

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medication adherence is problematic in all chronic illnesses, none more so than in individuals with schizophrenia. The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine the factors that impacted upon antipsychotic medication taking in people with schizophrenia living in regional-rural and metropolitan Victoria, Austral...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： McCann TV,Deans C,Clark E,Lu S

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bipolar disorder (BD) is an important factor contributing to rates of higher morbidity and mortality with serious consequences on the quality of life. There is limited literature on life experience of people living with BD in Chile. For this reason, this study examines the life experiences of Chilean clients with BD. ...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Hormazábal-Salgado R,Poblete-Troncoso M

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to elucidate what non-pharmacological interventions are applied by nursing staff prior to the administration of psychotropic pro re nata (PRN) medication. Best practices would instruct clinical staff to provide non-pharmacological strategies, such as de-escalation and skills coaching, ...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Martin K,Arora V,Fischler I,Tremblay R

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper provides a framework for essential family-focused practices (EASE: Engage, Assess, Support, Educate) for clinicians to support parents with mental illness in the context of their family. The framework is underpinned by relational recovery as the parent/consumer's recovery is considered within the context of...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Foster K,Goodyear M,Grant A,Weimand B,Nicholson J

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing mental health nurses' attitudes towards people with mental illness. A descriptive correlation design was used. A sample of 180 Taiwanese mental health nurses was recruited from mental health-care settings. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, Pearson's...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Hsiao CY,Lu HL,Tsai YF

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clients' perceptions of continuous support during the transition from hospital to the community have been understudied. The present study evaluated clients' perceptions of the benefits and potential adjustments to the implementation of a transitional discharge model (TDM), an intervention for community integration of ...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Forchuk C,Gyamfi S,Martin ML,Corring D,Srivastava R,Harerimana B

更新日期：2020-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Nurses in mental health settings avoid talking to consumers about sexual health concerns. It is unclear whether this avoidance prevents the provision of sexual healthcare. The present study gathered information about how mental health nurses respond to sexual health issues within their routine practice, what issues th...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Quinn C,Platania-Phung C,Bale C,Happell B,Hughes E

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Handover, or the communication of patient information between clinicians, is a fundamental component of health care. Psychiatric settings are dynamic environments relying on timely and accurate communication to plan care and manage risk. Crisis assessment and treatment teams are the primary interface between community...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Waters A,Sands N,Keppich-Arnold S,Henderson K

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sexuality, relationships, and intimacy are integral parts of many peoples' lives, not negated by mental distress and illness. Yet typically, these needs are not addressed adequately in mental health settings. In-depth interviews were conducted with mental health clinicians with an aim of exploring their perceptions an...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Urry K,Chur-Hansen A,Khaw C

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Young carers are a global phenomenon. The UK estimates it has in excess of 175 000 young carers, the onset of their caring role often occurring between 8 and 10 years of age. Of these, 17 000 are caring for a parent who has severe mental illness, a significant factor for children entering the health and social care sy...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： McAndrew S,Warne T,Fallon D,Moran P

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All healthcare professionals, especially nurses, are affected psychosocially due to reasons such as uncertainty and work intensity experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this descriptive study, it was aimed to determine the stress, depression and burnout levels of front-line nurses. Data were obtained from 705 n...

journal_title：International journal of mental health nursing

authors： Murat M,Köse S,Savaşer S

更新日期：2020-11-21 00:00:00