scholarly journals Using Q‐methodology to explore mental health nurses’ knowledge and skills to use recovery‐focused care to reduce aggression in acute mental health settings

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Lim ◽  
Dianne Wynaden ◽  
Karen Heslop
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Q Methodology ◽  
Mental Health Nurses ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Mental Health Settings ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

scholarly journals Mental Health Nurses' Knowledge and Views on Talking Therapies in Clinical Practice

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Geertrui Wilhelmina Dent
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Mental Health Nurses ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Therapy Training ◽  
Health Nursing ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

<p>Nurses consider that their training, knowledge and skills in evidence-based talking therapy models are essential for competent mental health nursing practice. Using a qualitative descriptive research design this study explored nurses' knowledge and views on their talking therapy training and skills in practice. The study examined the use of talking therapies, or specialised interpersonal processes, embodied within the Te Ao Maramatanga: New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses Inc (2004) Standards of Practice for Mental Health Nurses in New Zealand. A survey questionnaire was sent to 227 registered nurses from a District Health Board (DHB) Mental Health Service and a sample of eight nurses participated in a semi-structured interview. Content analysis based on the headings " knowledge views, skill acquisition and skill transfer" established the major themes from the data collection processes. The findings of this study confirmed that nurses believe their knowledge and skills in evidence-based talking therapies to be vitally important in mental health nursing practice. Nurses identified that talking therapy training courses needed to be clinically relevant and that some learning strategies were advantageous. The identification of some knowledge gaps for, nurses with limited post graduate experience, and for nurses who currently work in inpatient areas suggests that further consideration must be given to ensure that a cohesive, sustainable approach is ensured for progression of workforce development projects relevant to training in talking therapies for mental health nurses in New Zealand.</p>

scholarly journals Mental Health Nurses' Knowledge and Views on Talking Therapies in Clinical Practice

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Geertrui Wilhelmina Dent
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Mental Health Nurses ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Therapy Training ◽  
Health Nursing ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

<p>Nurses consider that their training, knowledge and skills in evidence-based talking therapy models are essential for competent mental health nursing practice. Using a qualitative descriptive research design this study explored nurses' knowledge and views on their talking therapy training and skills in practice. The study examined the use of talking therapies, or specialised interpersonal processes, embodied within the Te Ao Maramatanga: New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses Inc (2004) Standards of Practice for Mental Health Nurses in New Zealand. A survey questionnaire was sent to 227 registered nurses from a District Health Board (DHB) Mental Health Service and a sample of eight nurses participated in a semi-structured interview. Content analysis based on the headings " knowledge views, skill acquisition and skill transfer" established the major themes from the data collection processes. The findings of this study confirmed that nurses believe their knowledge and skills in evidence-based talking therapies to be vitally important in mental health nursing practice. Nurses identified that talking therapy training courses needed to be clinically relevant and that some learning strategies were advantageous. The identification of some knowledge gaps for, nurses with limited post graduate experience, and for nurses who currently work in inpatient areas suggests that further consideration must be given to ensure that a cohesive, sustainable approach is ensured for progression of workforce development projects relevant to training in talking therapies for mental health nurses in New Zealand.</p>

Nurses’ views about unlicensed and off-license medicines in forensic mental health

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 194-202
Author(s):  
Camilla M. Haw ◽  
Jean H. Stubbs ◽  
Geoffrey L. Dickens
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Forensic Mental Health ◽  
Pragmatic Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Mental Health Nurses ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Unlicensed Medicines ◽  
Mental Health Settings ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – Use of off-license medicines in forensic mental health settings is common and unlicensed drugs are sometimes prescribed. Despite their responsibility for administering medicines little is known about how mental health nurses view these practices. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – In total, 50 mental health nurses working in low and medium secure adolescent and adult mental health wards were presented with a clinical vignette about administration of unlicensed and off-license medicines. Semi-structured interviews about their likely clinical response to, and feelings about, this practice were conducted. Interview data were subject to a thematic analysis. Findings – Analysis revealed six themes: status of unlicensed/off-label medicines; legality of administering unlicensed medicines; professional standards around administering unlicensed medicines; finding out more about unlicensed medicines; trusting medical colleagues; and decision making in uncertain cases. Practical implications – Forensic mental health nurses take a pragmatic approach to the practice of administering unlicensed medicines and most are aware of their professional responsibilities. Originality/value – This study provides the first evidence to inform the development of training for forensic mental health nurses about an issue that is common in forensic mental health practice.

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