There is emerging evidence highlighting the counter therapeutic impact of the use of restraint and promoting the minimization of this practice in mental health care.
Mental health nurses are often the professional group using restraint and understanding factors influencing their decision-making becomes critical.
To date, there are no other published papers that have undertaken a similar broad search to review this topic. Login using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens for full text. SSOTP - request a copy of the article from the library - www.sssft.nhs.uk/library
Open access. To establish what leadership competencies are expected of Master level educated nurses like the Advanced Practice Nurses and the Clinical Nurse Leaders as described in the international literature.
Nurses work in mental health services around the world, constituting the largest professional group.
Nurses have been identified as being potentially able to carry out a much wider range of functions than are typically allowed in practice, when provided with suitable training.
There are long-term concerns regarding shortages of mental health nurses in England and many other countries.
Workforce data is rarely subject to analysis in peer-reviewed journals.
Mental health and learning disability nurses in England and Wales are being asked to complete a short questionnaire on the Mental Health Act.
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Aggression is a feature of many nurses’ working lives. Some see surveillance technology as a deterrent, others worry it undermines trust
Nurses groped by patients and even by colleagues. Inappropriate comments about someone’s appearance or sex life. Patients masturbating while staff try to deliver care. Threats of rape. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Clinical practice within statutory roles is an important issue for the nursing profession. There is increasing involvement of nurses undertaking statutory roles and opportunities for nurses to advocate and offer their unique clinical opinion regarding the need for restrictive measures imposed by mental health act legislation. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Asperger's syndrome is an aspect of autism and, although not a mental health condition in itself, is often linked to mental health as those on the autism spectrum, including those with Asperger's, often experience mental health issues and are likely to be at increased risk of developing such health issues. This article seeks to explain what autism and Asperger's syndrome are and explore its links to a variety of mental health issues, along with forms of nursing management. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
It is important that nurses who work with individuals experiencing Serious Mental Illness (SMI) understand the assessment and management of specific communication, speech and language needs. You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
Patient-centred care, defined as respecting and responding to the needs and preferences of patients, empowering them to make decisions that best fit their individual needs, has been identified by the Institute of Medicine as an essential element of high-quality care.1 It can be thought of as respectfully involving the patient2 in a way that helps practitioners provide care that is concordant with their patients’ values, needs and preferences while better enabling patients to actively provide input and participate in their healthcare.3 Patients are more satisfied with their care when they feel that healthcare providers are understanding their needs, carefully listening and clearly providing information4; in addition, patient-centred care has been found to be associated with improved patient outcomes.5 In order to provide exemplary patient-centred care, one needs well developed communication skills, especially in the realm of active listening and responding to patient cues. The importance of physicians mastering the art of patient-centred communication skills can be seen as a theme in the educational objectives of medical school curricula as well as in the competencies of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. To read the full article, log in using your NHS Athens
No systematic reviews on measurement tools in adult psychiatric inpatient settings exist in the literature, and thus, further research is required on ways to identify approaches to calculate safe nurse staffing levels based on patients’ care needs in adult psychiatric inpatient units.. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details. SSOTP (legacy account) - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
In the German federal state of Baden-Wuerttemberg, involuntary medication of psychiatric inpatients was illegal during eight months from July 2012 until February 2013. The authors examined whether the number and duration of mechanical coercive measures (seclusion and restraint) and the number and severity of violent incidents changed in this period. Login at top righthand side of page using your SSSFT NHS Athens for full text . SSOTP -You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please be clear which article you are requesting.
The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence have updated the guideline on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The updated guideline offers advice for children under 5 years, children and young people aged 5 to 17 years and adults aged over 18 who are at risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The new guidance makes recommendations about recognising the condition, offering information and support, managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, medication; maintenance and monitoring and adherence to treatment and review of medication and discontinuation. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
The prevalence of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder diagnosis appears to have increased in recent years, with much discussion on the subject in the popular press. This article discusses the role of mental health nursesx in the management of this often underdiagnosed and undertreated condition in adults, taking account of extended roles such as non-medical prescribers and the recently published clinical guideline by the National Instititue for Health and Care Excellence. There is a continued need to support shared decision making, encourage adherence to treatment and reduce the negativity surrounding the use of controlled drugs to manage this condition. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
The attitudes toward suicide of emergency nurses may affect the care provided. However, the factors associated with these attitudes remain unclear. To read the full article, log in using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens details.
To explore the perceptions of Australian nurses working in disability‐specific settings and/ or roles, about a) nursing people with intellectual and developmental disability living in Sydney and b) the utility and applicability of professional practice standards designed specifically for intellectual and developmental disability nursing.. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details.
To help maintain a patient’s dignity and to respect the feelings of families and carers, the Trust has bought a number of new bags which can be used to return personal belongings following unexpected deaths.
Previously, if patient didn’t have their own luggage, for instance if they have been admitted urgently, staff on a ward may have to use carrier bags or property bags to put belongings in when returning them to the families.
Now, items can be collected and held in a large, plain bag which is given to the family by staff who also offer condolences and ongoing support.
There is growing recognition of the influence of the workplace environment on the eating habits of the workforce, which in turn may contribute to increased overweight and obesity. Overweight and obesity exact enormous costs in terms of reduced well-being, worker productivity and increased risk of non-communicable diseases. The workplace is an ideal place to intervene and support healthy behaviours. This review aimed to identify barriers and facilitators to nurses’ healthy eating in the workplace. Login using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens for full text. SSOTP - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.