Background/Aims Studies have shown that some people diagnosed with schizophrenia are more predisposed to distress than others because of positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, leading to ...
{"title":"Understanding aggressive behaviour in patients with schizophrenia through social cognitive theory: a narrative literature review","authors":"S. Ndoro","doi":"10.12968/bjmh.2020.0002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjmh.2020.0002","url":null,"abstract":"Background/Aims Studies have shown that some people diagnosed with schizophrenia are more predisposed to distress than others because of positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, leading to ...","PeriodicalId":149493,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Mental Health Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132884609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
One of the most important ways that a mental health nurse develops their clinical expertise is by reflecting on their professional experiences. Previous articles in this series have examined some of the key elements of reflection and how these can be developed and incorporated into routine clinical practice for ongoing development. This formative approach to reflective practice helps build clinical expertise as a nurse moves from novice student to expert practitioner. While post-registration degrees and courses can help a nurse gain new ideas and knowledge, it is the learning gained from self-reflection on lived clinical and professional experiences, termed ‘experiential learning’ that will enable a nurse to move along the novice to expert continuum.
{"title":"Reflection and mental health nursing. Part 6: the importance of reflective evidence","authors":"J. Fowler","doi":"10.12968/BJMH.2020.0038","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/BJMH.2020.0038","url":null,"abstract":"One of the most important ways that a mental health nurse develops their clinical expertise is by reflecting on their professional experiences. Previous articles in this series have examined some of the key elements of reflection and how these can be developed and incorporated into routine clinical practice for ongoing development. This formative approach to reflective practice helps build clinical expertise as a nurse moves from novice student to expert practitioner. While post-registration degrees and courses can help a nurse gain new ideas and knowledge, it is the learning gained from self-reflection on lived clinical and professional experiences, termed ‘experiential learning’ that will enable a nurse to move along the novice to expert continuum.","PeriodicalId":149493,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Mental Health Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129652165","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The mental health of fathers is now receiving more attention as a part of a national policy designed to address mens' mental health. Fatherhood can be a challenging period in a man's life and some men are at risk of developing depression leading up to and following the birth of their child. It is estimated that, on average, 8% of new fathers are diagnosed with paternal postnatal depression. It has been reported that this condition is not well understood and that support for these fathers is limited. This paper examines literature on the emerging evidence for paternal postnatal depression, its prevalence, risk factors and how new fathers, who are susceptible to this condition, can be better supported in health care settings.
{"title":"Postnatal depression in fathers: a quiet struggle?","authors":"Pras Ramluggun, Adams A. Kamara, M. Anjoyeb","doi":"10.12968/bjmh.2019.0042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjmh.2019.0042","url":null,"abstract":"The mental health of fathers is now receiving more attention as a part of a national policy designed to address mens' mental health. Fatherhood can be a challenging period in a man's life and some men are at risk of developing depression leading up to and following the birth of their child. It is estimated that, on average, 8% of new fathers are diagnosed with paternal postnatal depression. It has been reported that this condition is not well understood and that support for these fathers is limited. This paper examines literature on the emerging evidence for paternal postnatal depression, its prevalence, risk factors and how new fathers, who are susceptible to this condition, can be better supported in health care settings.","PeriodicalId":149493,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Mental Health Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129217176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Great War: letters from mental nurses","authors":"P. Nolan","doi":"10.12968/bjmh.2020.0042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjmh.2020.0042","url":null,"abstract":"Peter Nolan delves into the past and highlights letters sent to and from various staff members at the York Retreat during the First World War","PeriodicalId":149493,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Mental Health Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123342448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Peter Chadwick discusses how psychosis affected the people he lived with in a psychiatric aftercare hostel.
彼得·查德威克讨论了精神病是如何影响他住在精神病院的人。
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{"title":"Working with self-disclosure","authors":"P. Archard","doi":"10.12968/BJMH.2020.0022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/BJMH.2020.0022","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":149493,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Mental Health Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115161720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The literature highlights gaps on how nurses apply pharmacology knowledge to their medication management, particularly in relation to knowledge on the mechanism of action and drug interactions. The aim of this study was to research a sample of mental health nurses to explore their confidence, knowledge and skills in applying their pharmacological knowledge.A paper-based survey questionnaire was distributed to 209 mental health nurses working in direct patient care in Ireland. A total of 129 completed the questionnaire with a response rate of 61.7%.The vast majority of mental health nurses were confident in their knowledge of pharmacological principles to medication management, in relation to dosage, formulation, adverse effects, and predictable side effects, including patient education and medication information. Nurses were less confident in their knowledge of pharmacodynamics related to their knowledge on the mechanism of action, and on the pharmacokinetics of drug clearance. This may negatively impact on their ability to educate patients about their medications.The findings suggest that there is need for an increased focus on continuing education on pharmacology for nurses at service level, particularly on the mechanism of action and clearance of commonly used medications in order for nurses to more effectively support patients to manage their medications.
{"title":"Mental health nurses' confidence in applying pharmacological knowledge: a survey","authors":"S. Sanjeevi, A. Cocoman","doi":"10.12968/bjmh.2019.0031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjmh.2019.0031","url":null,"abstract":"The literature highlights gaps on how nurses apply pharmacology knowledge to their medication management, particularly in relation to knowledge on the mechanism of action and drug interactions. The aim of this study was to research a sample of mental health nurses to explore their confidence, knowledge and skills in applying their pharmacological knowledge.A paper-based survey questionnaire was distributed to 209 mental health nurses working in direct patient care in Ireland. A total of 129 completed the questionnaire with a response rate of 61.7%.The vast majority of mental health nurses were confident in their knowledge of pharmacological principles to medication management, in relation to dosage, formulation, adverse effects, and predictable side effects, including patient education and medication information. Nurses were less confident in their knowledge of pharmacodynamics related to their knowledge on the mechanism of action, and on the pharmacokinetics of drug clearance. This may negatively impact on their ability to educate patients about their medications.The findings suggest that there is need for an increased focus on continuing education on pharmacology for nurses at service level, particularly on the mechanism of action and clearance of commonly used medications in order for nurses to more effectively support patients to manage their medications.","PeriodicalId":149493,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Mental Health Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124188328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Few environments demand a higher level of emotional competences than forensic care settings, and the importance of clinical supervision to mitigate against the risks of such an environment cannot be underestimated. This paper explores the efficacy of clinical supervision provided to nursing staff within a high secure hospital using the Manchester Clinical Supervision Scale. Results indicated that the nursing workforce were overall very satisfied with their clinical supervision, specifically clinical team leaders are most likely to be very satisfied. Results also showed the significance of time: clinical supervision is more effective when it lasts between 30–60 minutes, but correspondingly, time is one of the key barriers to accessing clinical supervision.
{"title":"Clinical supervision in a high secure hospital: a service evaluation","authors":"S. Lewis, J. Mead, I. Treasaden","doi":"10.12968/bjmh.2019.0025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjmh.2019.0025","url":null,"abstract":"Few environments demand a higher level of emotional competences than forensic care settings, and the importance of clinical supervision to mitigate against the risks of such an environment cannot be underestimated. This paper explores the efficacy of clinical supervision provided to nursing staff within a high secure hospital using the Manchester Clinical Supervision Scale. Results indicated that the nursing workforce were overall very satisfied with their clinical supervision, specifically clinical team leaders are most likely to be very satisfied. Results also showed the significance of time: clinical supervision is more effective when it lasts between 30–60 minutes, but correspondingly, time is one of the key barriers to accessing clinical supervision.","PeriodicalId":149493,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Mental Health Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124350640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christopher D. Manning, Y. Graham, Maria Freeman, Maria Freeman, C. Hayes
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are at an increased risk of suicidal ideation and suicide, compared to the overall population. This article provides an insight into the identifiable risk factors and protective determinants that can impact on these increased risks. The aim of this study was to ascertain the protective determinants of suicide ideation in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population based on the extant published evidence base surrounding this issue in the context of health care generally and mental health nursing practice, specifically. A systematic review of five articles pertaining to suicidal ideation in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community was undertaken, in accordance with the 2009 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Implementation Framework Guidelines. Datasets were synthesised using an inductive thematic analysis. Five core themes emerged from the data: (1) resilience (2) specific personality traits (3) mindfulness and self-esteem (4) social support and positive role modelling and (5) the need for culturally competent healthcare provision, of which mental health nurses are an integral part. The findings of the systematic review revealed the need for mental health nurses and adjunct healthcare staff to reflect on their interactions with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population, particularly where suicidal ideation or tendency is either directly articulated or suspected. Helping and supporting vulnerable members of society could potentially be driven by increasing awareness of these specific vulnerabilities in clinical practice.
{"title":"Risks and predicting factors of suicidal ideation in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities","authors":"Christopher D. Manning, Y. Graham, Maria Freeman, Maria Freeman, C. Hayes","doi":"10.12968/bjmh.2018.0035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjmh.2018.0035","url":null,"abstract":"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are at an increased risk of suicidal ideation and suicide, compared to the overall population. This article provides an insight into the identifiable risk factors and protective determinants that can impact on these increased risks. The aim of this study was to ascertain the protective determinants of suicide ideation in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population based on the extant published evidence base surrounding this issue in the context of health care generally and mental health nursing practice, specifically. A systematic review of five articles pertaining to suicidal ideation in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community was undertaken, in accordance with the 2009 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Implementation Framework Guidelines. Datasets were synthesised using an inductive thematic analysis. Five core themes emerged from the data: (1) resilience (2) specific personality traits (3) mindfulness and self-esteem (4) social support and positive role modelling and (5) the need for culturally competent healthcare provision, of which mental health nurses are an integral part. The findings of the systematic review revealed the need for mental health nurses and adjunct healthcare staff to reflect on their interactions with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population, particularly where suicidal ideation or tendency is either directly articulated or suspected. Helping and supporting vulnerable members of society could potentially be driven by increasing awareness of these specific vulnerabilities in clinical practice.","PeriodicalId":149493,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Mental Health Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132526437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This is the eighth article in a series that explores the meaning of positive psychology and the importance of applying the latest research findings to improve the wellbeing of the mental health workforce. It will focus on the positive psychology intervention of developing self-compassion and considers how the workforce can experience its uplifting effects through contemporary use in the field of mental health nursing. This article will highlight the underpinning theoretical work of Kristen Neff, in relation to self-compassion. It will explain what the term self-compassion means and its effect on neurological changes when it is practised. Finally, it emphasises how the application of self-compassion can benefit the individual, the organisation and the client. The practical tasks provided in the boxes throughout the article will help the reader identify what self-compassion means for them and understand how to further develop its transferability through evidence–based, user friendly exercises.
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