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The effect of reminiscence therapy on quality of life, attitudes to ageing, and depressive symptoms in institutionalized elderly adults with cognitive impairment: A quasi ‐experimental study
Abstract The aim of this study was to analyse the effect of group narrative reminiscence therapy on cognition, quality of life, attitudes towards ageing, and depressive symptoms in a group of older adults with cognitive impairment in institutional care. A quasi‐experimental pretest/post‐test control group design was employed. Interventions involving reminiscence therapy with a narrative approach were included in the care plan and implemented in groups of between five and ten respondents once a week for 8 weeks (total 59 participants). The members of the control group (n = 57) received standard care. A study question...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing - February 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Jarmila Siverov á, Radka Bužgová Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

General hospital health professionals ’ attitudes and perceived dangerousness towards patients with comorbid mental and physical health conditions: Systematic review and meta‐analysis
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Source: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing - February 5, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

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Source: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing - February 5, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

How did I not see that? Perspectives of nonconsumer mental health researchers on the benefits of collaborative research with consumers
Abstract Coproduction of research between consumers of mental health services and nonconsumer mental health researchers is increasing. There is some research available describing consumer perspectives of this experience. However, there is a notable lack of research on other (nonconsumer) researcher experiences of and views about consumer involvement in coproduced research. A qualitative exploratory study was undertaken to examine perspectives of mental health researchers about consumer involvement in research. In‐depth individual interviews were undertaken with 11 nonconsumer mental health researchers in Australia and Ne...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing - February 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Brenda Happell, Sarah Gordon, Julia Bocking, Pete Ellis, Cath Roper, Jackie Liggins, Chris Platania ‐Phung, Brett Scholz Tags: Special Issue Source Type: research

Fear and blame in mental health nurses ’ accounts of restrictive practices: Implications for the elimination of seclusion and restraint
Abstract Restrictive practices continue to be used in mental health care despite increasing recognition of their harms and an international effort to reduce and ultimately eliminate their use. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore mental health nurses’ views of the potential elimination of these practices. Nine focus groups were conducted with 44 mental health nurses across Australia, and the data analysed using thematic analysis. Overall, the nurses expressed significant fear about the potential elimination of restrictive practices and saw themselves as being blamed for both the use of these practices and the...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing - February 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Eimear Muir ‐Cochrane, Deb O'Kane, Candice Oster Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Essential Professional Nursing Practices in mental health: A cross ‐sectional study of hospital inpatient care
Abstract Quality organizational structures and nursing practices are key to positive patient outcomes. Whereas structures have been largely studied over the past few decades, less is known of the nursing practices that account for patient outcomes, such as patient satisfaction. This is especially true in psychiatric, mental health care settings. The aim of the present study is to determine the relative importance of eight Essential Professional Nursing Practices (EPNPs) on the satisfaction of hospitalized patients on mental health care units. A cross‐sectional design was selected; 226 point‐of‐care mental health nurs...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing - February 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Julie Frechette, Catherine Pugnaire Gros, Barbara B. Brewer, Marlene Kramer, Genevi ève Lavigne, Mélanie Lavoie‐Tremblay Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Living with schizophrenia in rural communities in north ‐east Thailand
This study explored the barriers and facilitators of living with schizophrenia in Thai villages. A descriptive qualitative study was conducted using semi‐structured interviews with individuals with schizophrenia, family members, and significant others. Content analysis of transcripts involved examining the data, recording observations, data reduction, and coding themes. Four main themes emerged from the narratives: (i) keep doing day‐to‐day activities as a way of life; (ii) support sustains day‐to‐day living; (iii) controlling medication side effects maintains daily living; and (iv) managing self maintains daily ...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing - February 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Darunee Rujkorakarn, Supatra Buatee, Surada Jundeekrayom, Andrew C. Mills Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The Mental health Master Class: An innovative approach to improving student learning in mental health nursing
This article presents the findings of a pre‐ and postevaluation which was employed to explore the effectiveness of the 5‐day intensive mental health Master Class programme on student's mental health learning and their understanding of the role of a mental health nurse. The findings highlighted that prior to participating in the Master Class, there was a significant sense of uncertainty associated with perceived levels of competence required within the profession of mental health nursing. This was coupled with students expressing they wanted to disengage with the profession even before they had commenced any theory or c...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing - February 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Louise Ward, Sinead Barry Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Recovery without autonomy: Progress forward or more of the same for mental health service users?
This study aimed to investigate (i) people's awareness of the principles underpinning the Recovery approach in mental health, and (ii) the treatment approaches people consider most important, and whether these align with the Recovery approach. To achieve these aims, a random sample of 1217 Australian adults participated in the National Social Survey (QSS) via telephone interview. People's experience with mental health services, the importance they place on various treatment approaches, and their awareness of principles underpinning the Recovery approach were assessed. Analyses were conducted using descriptive statistics. M...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing - February 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Louise Byrne, Stephanie Schoeppe, Julie Bradshaw Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Preceptors ’ perspectives of an integrated clinical learning model in a mental health environment
Abstract Supervised clinical practice is an essential component of undergraduate nursing students’ learning and development. In the mental health setting, nursing students traditionally undertake four‐week block placements. An integrated clinical learning model, where preceptors mentor students on an individual basis, has been used successfully in the clinical learning environment. This flexible model provides the opportunity for students to work across morning, afternoon, night and weekend shifts. There is a need to improve the evidence base for a flexible model for students undertaking a mental health placement. The ...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing - February 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Gayelene Boardman, Karen Lawrence, Meg Polacsek Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Rapid tranquilization: An audit of Irish mental health nursing practice
This study surveyed mental health nurses practice in rapid tranquillization. A self‐report questionnaire was utilized which addressed aspects such as definitions of rapid tranquillization, presence of rapid tranquillization policy, types of incidents where it is used and postintervention monitoring. The results demonstrate that rapid tranquillization is an intervention used in the management of acute behavioural disturbance in various mental health settings in Ireland. Respondents showed a basic understanding of rapid tranquillization as an intervention; however, some areas reported not having a specific rapid tranquilli...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing - February 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Michael Nash, Caitriona McDonagh, Aisling Culhane, Imelda Noone, Agnes Higgins Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Police and mental health responses to mental health crisis in the Waikato region of New Zealand
Abstract New Zealand police report a high level of involvement with people in mental health crisis, something that has been reported in the international literature in recent decades. Involvement of police represents a coercive pathway to care and is likely to be associated with use of force. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical, legal, and social characteristics of individuals subject to police response in the Waikato region of New Zealand. Data were also collected on characteristics of police response, including use of force, time of day, and disposition. Use of force, most commonly use of handcuffs, occ...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing - February 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Graham Holman, Anthony John O'Brien, Katey Thom Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

General hospital health professionals ’ attitudes and perceived dangerousness towards patients with comorbid mental and physical health conditions: Systematic review and meta‐analysis
Abstract The stigmatization of mental health is present in general hospital settings impacting quality of care. We hypothesized that health professionals in these areas would elicit negative attitudes and a perceived level of dangerousness across a range of mental health disorders. We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta‐analysis to examine these attitudes and perceptions. We searched the bibliographic databases of CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE Complete, PsycINFO, and Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection in May 2017 (no date parameters were set). Quantitative studies investigating generalist health professio...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing - February 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Jo ‐Ann Giandinoto, John Stephenson, Karen‐leigh Edward Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

When all other doors are closed: Telenurses' experiences of encountering care seekers with mental illnesses
Abstract The aim of the study was to describe the telephone nurses' experiences of encountering callers with mental illnesses. Telenursing services are solely staffed with telenurses, who with the support of a decision support system (CDSS) independently triage callers based on the severity of the main symptoms presented by the care seeker. The system focuses on somatic symptoms, while information regarding mental health and mental illnesses is limited. Information about telenurses' experiences of encountering care seekers with mental illnesses is scarce, despite the increase in mental illnesses in the population. The stud...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing - January 31, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Annica Bjorkman, Martin Salzmann ‐Erikson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research