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‘Your experiences were your tools’. How personal experience of mental health problems informs mental health nursing practice
This study moves the discussion of the state of mental health nurses’ mental health further towards the recovery and well‐being focus of contemporary mental health care, where ‘expertise by experience’ is highly valued. What are the implications for practice? We must address the taboo of disclosure within clinical nursing practice and debate the extent to which personal and professional boundaries are negotiated during clinical encounters. AbstractIntroduction‘Expertise by experience’ is a highly valued element of service delivery in recovery‐oriented mental health care, but is unacknowledged within the me...
Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - April 9, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: J. Oates, N. Drey, J. Jones Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

A text on which the ink never dries: dialogical practices for care and treatment planning
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Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - April 9, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: P. Barrett, P. Linsley Tags: Essays and Debates in Mental Health Source Type: research

The Therapeutic Role of Mental Health Nurses in Psychiatric Intensive Care: a mixed ‐methods investigation in an inner‐city mental health service
This study investigated the actual and potential therapeutic role of the mental health nurse in psychiatric intensive care, where admission is due to violence or aggression. MethodsIn a mixed‐methods concurrent triangulation design, clinician and patient activity was observed using a structured measurement tool, and qualitative interviews were conducted with four practitioners and six patients. Findings were generated using thematic analysis and descriptive statistics. ResultsOf the directly observed 234 clinician and 309 patient activities, 20.9% and 15.9% respectively were classified as therapeutic engagement. Intervie...
Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - March 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Sarah MCAllister, Niall MCCrae Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Practitioners ’ experiences of adolescent suicidal behaviour in peer groups
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Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - February 28, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Stephen Briggs, Thomas Slater, Julia Bowley Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Concepts, Models and Measurement of Continuity of Care in Mental Health Services: A Systematic Appraisal of the Literature
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Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - February 28, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Nick Weaver, Michael Coffey, Jeanette Hewitt Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

A retrospective case comparison study of the relationship between an Integrated Care Pathway for people diagnosed with schizophrenia in acute mental health care and service users ’ length of stay, readmission rates and follow up within 7 days of discharge
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Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - February 28, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Julie Hall, Susan Brown, Tim Carter, Patrick Callaghan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Serious games for mental health
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Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - February 28, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: L. M. Reynolds, P. Hodge, A. Simpson Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

How people who self ‐harm negotiate the inpatient environment: the mental‐healthcare workers perspective
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Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - February 28, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Jay B. Thomas, Cheryl O. Haslam Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Perceptions Of Learning Disability Nurses And Support Staff Towards People With A Diagnosis Of Schizophrenia
This study identifies the nature of LD practitioner perceptions about schizophrenia and contributes to the development of the recovery philosophy in relation to the management of LD and schizophrenia. The findings inform the design of training modules in bio‐psycho‐social models of schizophrenia, recovery approaches, family intervention, clinical supervision and reflection. These can help LD practitioners to reframe their schizophrenia/LD illness beliefs.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing)
Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - February 28, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Stewart McCorkindale, Mick P. Fleming, Colin R. Martin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Mediating effect of coping styles on the association between psychological capital and psychological distress among Chinese nurses: a cross ‐sectional study
This study confirmed the partial mediating effect of coping styles in PsyCap and psychological distress among Chinese nurses. In other words, this study found direct and indirect effects of PsyCap on psychological distress mediated via coping styles. What are the implications for practice? The significant mediating effect of negative and positive coping styles between PsyCap and psychological distress has implications for hospital administrators, especially nurse leaders. Effective strategies should be implemented to improve PsyCap and coping styles among Chinese nurses, and alleviate psychological distress. Optimism and...
Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - February 23, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: H. Zhou, J. Peng, D. Wang, L. Kou, F. Chen, M. Ye, Y. Deng, J. Yan, S. Liao Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Is collecting care hours per patient day the way forward in determining safe staffing for inpatient mental health wards?
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Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - February 7, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: A. Jones, S. Gregory Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Addressing the arguments against implementation of smoke ‐free policies in psychiatric facilities
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Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - January 31, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Marguerite Thomas, Robyn Richmond Tags: Essays and Debates in Mental Health Source Type: research

Feasibility of Training Nurses in Motivational Interviewing to Improve Patient Experience in Mental Health Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Pilot Study
This study showed that training rehabilitation nurses in MI was feasible and relevant to their work. Patients participated in interviews and focus groups with support and potential improvements that require further empirical investigation in patient experience were found following the MI training. DiscussionThis pilot study establishes the feasibility of a larger study addressing efficacy. Tentative qualitative findings question whether interactions between nurses and patients are valued in rehabilitation and support MI as a promising skill‐set for rehabilitation nurses. Implications for PracticeBringing MI into inpatien...
Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - January 31, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: John Crowley, Nicola Smedley, Marie ‐France Mutti, Angela Cashen, Trevor Thompson, John Foster, Mel Bunyan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

“Who's actually gonna read this?” An evaluation of staff experiences of the value of information contained in written care plans in supporting care in three different dementia care settings
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Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - January 31, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Corinne Drummond, Alan Simpson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Evaluation of a co ‐delivered training package for community mental health professionals on service user and carer involved care planning
This study has evaluated the acceptability of a new training programme on a key aspect of mental health clinical practice, based on a co‐production model. The study adds to the literature on CPD training and on co‐production models of training in particular, and suggests that co‐facilitation models of service user involvement in training can be very impactful.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing)
Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - January 31, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: A C Grundy, Lauren Walker, Oonagh Meade, Claire Fraser, Lindsey Cree, Penny Bee, Karina Lovell Tags: Original Article Source Type: research