scholarly journals Mental health nursing and the theory‐practice gap: civil war and intellectual self‐injury

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Warrender
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Civil War ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Self Injury ◽  
Practice Gap ◽  
Health Nursing ◽  
Theory Practice Gap

scholarly journals Nurses knowledge and attitudes to individuals who self-harm: A quantitative exploration

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vine J ◽  
Shahwan-Akl L ◽  
Maude P ◽  
Jones LK ◽  
Kimpton A
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
The Body ◽  
Study Phase ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Mental Health Nurses ◽  
Self Injury ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
Health Nursing

Objective: Self-injury can be described as the deliberate destruction of the body without the intent to die, and is a distinct clinical presentation needing to be assessed separately from suicide and para-suicide. Nurses attitude to self-injury is a largely unexplored area particularly within Australia. The aim of this paper is to explore Australian general and mental health nurses’ attitudes towards self-injury taking into account their preparation as registered nurses (RNs) or enrolled nurses (ENs) and length of experience.Methods: This was a mixed methods exploratory design study. Phase one used a combination of two established surveys, the Self-Harm Antipathy Scale (SHAS) and the Attitudes Towards Deliberate Self-Harm Questionnaire (ATDSHQ). Nurses who were either RNs or ENs, mental health educated (MHE) or not, working in the area of mental health or emergency departments (ED) were recruited through a number of professional nursing organisations. A total of 172 nurses completed the phase one online questionnaire. The results of this survey are reported in this paper.Results: The key findings indicated a significant relationship between years of mental health nursing experience and mental health nursing qualification. A significant difference was noted in the knowledge level of self-injury between the mental health nurses who had a greater knowledge compared to those who were not mental health educated. Lastly, the attitudes of nurses to self-injury were generally found to be positive.Conclusions: These results extend much of what is in the literature on knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of nurses to non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and place these results in an Australian context. Further research to assess the effectiveness of increased education and community engagement should be undertaken.

Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing

2009 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Care Plan ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Health Nursing ◽  
Case Based

In order to provide sound, person-centred care, mental health nursing students need a thorough understanding of theory alongside the ability to translate this knowledge into practice. It can be difficult to apply ideas from the classroom and books when learning how to work with mental health service users for the first time. That is why the theoretical aspects of this book are presented alongside realistic accounts of nursing practice. Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing is a case-based and service user centred textbook for mental health nursing students. Designed to support students throughout their pre-registration studies, the text covers the essential knowledge required to provide high quality nursing care. Contributions from real service users and cases of fictional clients are explored in detail to provide excellent transferable skills for practice. Dedicated chapters explore fundamental nursing skills and mental health law before providing a case-based exploration of the areas and subjects that will be encountered by students in university and placement. Practice-based chapters introduce students to the needs of a diverse range of fictional clients and explain how the skills of communication, assessment, care planning and monitoring can be applied. Each chapter provides a sample care plan explaining why and how clinical decisions are made, so that students can develop their own skills and practice. The text opens with clear advice to help students succeed in their studies and concludes with a wealth of practical and thoughtful advice on becoming a professional and getting that first job. Online Resource Centre * Twenty one video clips of fictional service users demonstrate the application of theory and prepare students for real nursing practice * Quizzes, scenarios and a range of activities help students to apply their learning * Interactive glossary explains terminology and jargon * Sample CV's and self awareness exercises aid professional development

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