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Ngune I, Wynaden D, Heslop K. Physical Health of People with Mental Illness: A Snapshot of Consumer Engagement in the Provision of Care in Primary Care. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2024; 45:429-435. [PMID: 38478474 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2024.2312180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Primary care is crucial to the health of people with mental illness. However, there is limited information on their reported engagement in this setting. This study surveyed 100 people with mental illness who had a general practitioner or a general practitioner and a case manager from a tertiary mental health service to determine their engagement level with their GP and what interventions they received to manage their health. Forty-four per cent had their psychotropic medications primarily prescribed by their GP, and 58% reported visiting their GP for physical health problems. Ninety-four point nine percent of participants aged 50 years and over had not received government age-recommended preventive health checks. Only 62% of participants reported being screened by their GP for psychotropic side effects. Primary care plays a crucial role in providing physical and mental health care, but service users report gaps in service. The findings suggest a need to support primary care professionals further to coordinate care across primary and secondary care settings.
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- Irene Ngune
- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia
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- Curtin School of Nursing, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia
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- Curtin School of Nursing, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia
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Warrender D, Connell C, Jones E, Monteux S, Colwell L, Laker C, Cromar-Hayes M. Mental health deserves better: Resisting the dilution of specialist pre-registration mental health nurse education in the United Kingdom. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2024; 33:202-212. [PMID: 37788130 DOI: 10.1111/inm.13236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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This article aims to draw attention to increasing genericism in nurse education in the United Kingdom, which sees less specialist mental health education for mental health nursing students and offers opposition to such direction. In 2018, the Nursing and Midwifery Council produced the 'Future Nurse' standards which directed changes to pre-registration nurse education. This led to dissatisfaction from many mental health nurses, specifically regarding reduced mental health content for students studying mental health nursing. Concerns have been raised through public forum and evolved into a grassroots national movement 'Mental Health Deserves Better' (#MHDeservesBetter). This is a position paper which presents the perspective of many mental health nurse academics working at universities within the United Kingdom. Mental health nurse academics collaborated to develop ideas and articulate arguments and perspectives which present a strong position on the requirement for specialist pre-registration mental health nurse education. The key themes explored are; a conflict of ideologies in nursing, no parity of esteem, physical health care needs to be contextualized, the unique nature of mental health nursing, ethical tensions and values conflict, implications for practice, necessary improvements overlooked and the dangers of honesty and academic 'freedom'. The paper concludes by asserting a strong position on the need for a change of direction away from genericism and calls on mental health nurses to rise from the ashes to advocate for a quality education necessary to ensure quality care delivery. The quality of mental health care provided by mental health nurses has many influences, yet the foundation offered through pre-registration education is one of the most valuable. If the education of mental health nurses does not attend to the distinct and unique role of the mental health nurse, standards of mental health care may diminish without assertive action from mental health nurses and allies.
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- Dan Warrender
- Mental Health Nursing, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
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- Mental Health Nursing, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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- Mental Health Nursing, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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- Mental Health Nursing, University of Brighton, Brighton, UK
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- Mental Health Nursing, City University of London, London, UK
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Tredget G, Williams J, McGrath R, Sadler E, Gaughran F, Ang K, Stepan N, Cross S, Tweed J, Orlando L, Sevdalis N. How is physical healthcare experienced by staff, service users, and carers in adult community mental health services in a south London mental health trust? A service evaluation. FRONTIERS IN HEALTH SERVICES 2023; 3:1125790. [PMID: 37441436 PMCID: PMC10335794 DOI: 10.3389/frhs.2023.1125790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Background Adults with a serious mental illness (SMI) are at greater risk of physical health morbidity and premature death than the general population, largely as a result of preventable physical health issues. Staff working in mental health services have a role to play in addressing these inequalities, but little is known about how they perceive their role and how this impacts on their practice. Understanding this better would enable services to improve their approach and support better health outcomes for SMI patients. A service evaluation was undertaken to investigate how physical healthcare is approached within adult community mental health teams (CMHTs) at a South London (UK) Mental Health Trust. Methods This was a prospective, cross-sectional evaluation design. Interviews and focus groups were conducted with clinical staff, service users and carers (non-professional caregivers e.g., family or friends, of adults living with an SMI), to understand their experiences and to identify key barriers and facilitators to supporting physical healthcare support for adults with SMI. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify key themes which were classified into five main categories. Results 50 participants took part in the study, 38 were clinical staff, eight were service users and four were carers. We found staff widely recognised the importance of supporting physical healthcare. However, there was variability in how staff approached physical healthcare in routine practice, and differences in how physical healthcare is experienced by service users and carers. Staff were keen to engage in changes to the way physical healthcare is delivered in CMHTs. However, they sought clearer guidance on their roles and responsibilities, and wanted to better understand the rationale for changes in community mental health practice, such as increased screening for physical healthcare. Service users and carers felt equally that the role of CMHTs in physical healthcare was unclear, which limited their ability to access it and understand the benefit for their overall care. Staff articulated gaps in leadership and training that impacted on their ability to implement the overall vision for physical healthcare within the Trust. Conclusion Mental health staff recognise the role they play in supporting the physical health of adults living with SMI. This evaluation provides insight into common barriers and facilitators faced by staff, service users and carers when providing or accessing physical healthcare within adult CMHTs. These findings indicate a more comprehensive and better articulated approach to physical healthcare in mental health Trusts is needed to ensure service users and their carers understand what support is available and how to access it and to equip staff to provide and sustain that care in routine practice.
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- Gracie Tredget
- Integrating our Mental and Physical Healthcare Systems, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
- Centre for Implementation Science, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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- Integrating our Mental and Physical Healthcare Systems, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
- Centre for Implementation Science, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Psychosis Studies, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Integrating our Mental and Physical Healthcare Systems, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
- Mind & Body Programme, King's Health Partners, Guy's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Integrating our Mental and Physical Healthcare Systems, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
- Centre for Implementation Science, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Implementation Science, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Integrating our Mental and Physical Healthcare Systems, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
- Centre for Implementation Science, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Integrating our Mental and Physical Healthcare Systems, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Integrating our Mental and Physical Healthcare Systems, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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Happell B, Furness T, Jacob A, Stimson A, Curtis J, Watkins A, Platania-Phung C, Scholz B, Stanton R. Nurse-Led Physical Health Interventions for People with Mental Illness: A Scoping Review of International Literature. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2023:1-16. [PMID: 37294933 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2023.2212772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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People with mental illness have a higher prevalence of co-occurring physical health conditions and poor health behaviors, leading a mortality gap of up to 16 years, compared with the general population. Nurses working in mental health settings play an important role in addressing factors influencing sub-optimal physical health. Therefore, this scoping review aimed to identify nurse-led physical health interventions and align interventions to eight recognized physical healthcare priority areas (i.e. Equally Well in Victoria Framework). A systematic search strategy was used to identify relevant literature. Data extraction included alignment to the Equally Well priority areas, research design, and indication of co-design (meaningful and collaborative involvement of consumers and significant others) and recovery-oriented practice (focusing on needs and goals of a consumer's recovery journey). All included papers (n = 74) were aligned to at least one of eight Equally Well priority areas. Papers were predominately quantitative (n = 64, 86%), with the remainder mixed methods (n = 9, 9%) or qualitative (n = 4, 5%). Most papers were aligned to improving metabolic health and support to quit smoking. One study focused on nurse-led intervention designed to reduce falls. Recovery-oriented practice was evident in six papers. No paper described evidence of co-design. A research gap was identified for nurse-led intervention to reduce falls and improve dental/oral care. Relative to mental healthcare policy, there is a need for future nurse-led physical health research to be co-designed and include recovery-oriented practice. Evaluation and description of future nurse-led physical interventions should seek to report perspectives of key stakeholders as these remain relatively unknown.
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- Brenda Happell
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being Theme, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences, CQUniversity, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Mindgardens Neuroscience Network, South East Sydney Local Health District, University of New South Wales - Cliffbrook Campus, Coogee, Australia
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- Mindgardens Neuroscience Network, South East Sydney Local Health District, University of New South Wales - Cliffbrook Campus, Coogee, Australia
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- Medical School, College of Health and Medicine, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- Cluster for Resilience and Wellbeing, Appleton Institute, Rockhampton, South Australia, Australia
- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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Tabvuma T, Stanton R, Happell B. The physical health nurse consultant and mental health consumer: An important therapeutic partnership. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2023; 32:579-589. [PMID: 36567487 DOI: 10.1111/inm.13104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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People diagnosed with mental illness (hereon referred to as consumers) experience a disproportionately lower life expectancy of up 30 years compared to the general population. Systemic issues such as diagnostic overshadowing and stigma from healthcare professionals have inhibited the development of positive therapeutic partnerships that enable consumers to seek and engage support for their physical health concerns. Consumers have called for healthcare professionals to skillfully develop and prioritize therapeutic partnerships whilst coordinating and providing physical healthcare. The aim of this qualitative descriptive research was to explore consumer views and experiences of their interactions with a specialist mental health nursing role, the Physical Health Nurse Consultant. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 consumers from a large public Community Mental Health Service in the Australian Capital Territory. Interviews were transcribed and thematically analysed. Therapeutic partnerships were an overarching theme identified from the data and included three sub-themes: personal attributes of the Physical Health Nurse Consultant; behaviour change engagement strategies; and impact of the therapeutic partnership. Consumers described the personal and professional attributes of the Physical Health Nurse Consultant that enabled the establishment and maintenance of their highly valued therapeutic partnership. This therapeutic partnership was perceived to positively impact their personal and clinical outcomes. With increasing support from consumers, clinical practice settings should move towards embedding a Physical Health Nurse Consultant role in routine practice. Further research exploring the co-development of health behaviour change goals and, barriers and facilitators experienced by the consumers regarding the Physical Health Nurse Consultant is required to further role development.
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- Tracy Tabvuma
- Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Zabell V, Arnfred SM, Høgsgaard D, Gaede PH, Rønne ST, Jørgensen R. User accounts on received diabetes and mental health care in a Danish setting - An interview study. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2022; 31:1446-1456. [PMID: 35974659 PMCID: PMC9804252 DOI: 10.1111/inm.13045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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People with coexisting type 1 and 2 diabetes and mental illness have a higher mortality rate compared to the general population, among other reasons due to unregulated diabetes. One explanation might be the complexity of managing both conditions. In this interview study, we explored the accounts of delivered diabetes and mental health care of 16 individuals living with coexisting diabetes and mental illness in Denmark. A thematic analysis by Braun and Clarke was applied in the analysis. Some of the participants described the care for diabetes and mental illness to be inextricably linked to each other. Therefore, health care providers ought to focus and knowledge of both conditions as essential components in the care provided. The participants accounted for support needs in other settings beyond diabetes and mental health outpatient clinics, such as the family doctor, residential institutions, and community care. However, the inefficient collaboration between these health care settings is one of the barriers to supporting the participants' self-management.
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- Vicki Zabell
- Research Unit for Psychotherapy & Psychopathology, Mental Health Service West, Copenhagen University Hospital - Psychiatry Region Zealand, Slagelse, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Research Unit for Psychotherapy & Psychopathology, Mental Health Service West, Copenhagen University Hospital - Psychiatry Region Zealand, Slagelse, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Primary & eHealth care, Soroe, Denmark.,Faculty of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Faculty of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,Departments of 5Internal Medicine Cardiology and Endocrinology, Slagelse Hospital, Slagelse, Denmark
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- Research Unit for Psychotherapy & Psychopathology, Mental Health Service West, Copenhagen University Hospital - Psychiatry Region Zealand, Slagelse, Denmark.,Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Unit for Psychiatric Research, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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