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Author (up) Goulding, M.T.
Title The influence of work-related stress on nurses' smoking: A comparison of perceived stress levels in smokers and non-smokers in a sample of mental health nurses Type
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Otago Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Smoking; Psychiatric Nursing; Stress; Mental health
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 701 Serial 687
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Author (up) Hamer, H.P.; Finlayson, M.; Thom, K.; Hughes, F.; Tomkins, S.
Title Mental health nursing and its future: A discussion framework: Report from the Expert Reference Group to the Deputy Director-General Dr Janice Wilson Type Report
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Mental health; Psychiatric Nursing; Policy; Leadership; Nurse practitioners; Nursing; Education; Careers in nursing
Abstract This project was initiated by the Ministry of Health to ensure a nationally coordinated approach to mental health nursing. The purpose of the project is to provide a national strategic framework for mental health nursing that will strengthen both nursing leadership and practice within the multi-disciplinary clinical environment. The framework reviews a range of key workforce issues identified by the Ministry of Health and provides strategies to move mental health nursing forward. The framework integrates directions from government mental health strategies, policies and directions, national and international literature as well as professional nursing requirements which aim to create a sustainable mental health nursing workforce using evidence based practice. The framework considers a range of key workforce issues identified by the Ministry of Health including: nursing leadership, nurse practitioners, standards, skill mix, clinical career pathways, professional supervision, education, research and recruitment and retention.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 865
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Author (up) Harrington, Karen
Title Mental health nurses' understanding of the concept of self-management of borderline personality disorder Type Book Whole
Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 159 p.
Keywords Borderline personality disorder; Mental health nurses; Self-management
Abstract Determines what mental health (MH) nurses understand the concept of self-management to mean in relation to patients with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Interviews 10 MH nurses using a semi-structured format and analyses data using the general inductive approach, resulting in 26 sub-themes organised into three over-arching themes: self management is self-responsibility, self-management is self-awareness, self-management is maintaining safety.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1573
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Author (up) Hollins, Joanne
Title Registered nurses' perceptions and experiences of nursing adolescents in an adult mental health unit. Type Book Whole
Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 111 p.
Keywords Registered nurses; Adolescents; Mental health units
Abstract Conducts a qualitative study to explore Registered Nurses' (RN) attitudes towards caring for adolescents in adult mental health (MH) in-patient services. Uncovers the reasons adolescents access such services and considers the training and knowledge RNs have in relation to the assessment and management of adolescents with MH problems. Identifies areas that may be improved or developed.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1572
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Author (up) Houston, Gail
Title The impacts for the registered nurses of the New Entry to Specialty Practice Mental Health and Addiction Nursing Programme, of the programme, on their personal and professional development Type Book Whole
Year 2018 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 123 p.
Keywords Mental health nursing; Addicition nursing; Nursing education; Registered nurses; Professional development; Nurse Entry to Specialty Practice (NESP)
Abstract Explores the impact on nurses three to six years after completion of the New Entry to Specialty Practice (NESP) Programme. Thematically analyses in-depth, semi-structured interviews to identify the aspects of personal and professional development affected by the programme, using a qualitative descriptive approach. Focuses on four key themes: well set up; thinking differently; inter-connectedness; and reciprocation.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1641
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Author (up) Hughes, F.
Title Reconnecting with policy: Requirements for survival as a mental health nurse Type Journal Article
Year 2006 Publication Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services Abbreviated Journal
Volume 44 Issue 8 Pages 30-39
Keywords Policy; Mental health; Nursing specialties
Abstract This article discusses the disconnection between mental health nurses and policy, and the importance of reconnecting such relationships. It is suggested this will benefit consumers, provide influence in health care policies and, ultimately, contribute to strategies to improve the health of our nation. In this article, the author draws on her own experiences and applies these to a discussion of how mental health nurses can influence and strengthen their relationships with nursing policy.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 938
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Author (up) Jenkinson, F.H.
Title An evaluation of nursing documentation as it relates to pro re nata (prn) medication administration Type
Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Drug administration; Psychiatric Nursing; Administration; Mental health
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 875 Serial 859
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Author (up) Kempthorne, A.
Title Why do nurse graduates choose to work in the area of mental health? Type
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Careers in nursing; Psychiatric Nursing; Mental health
Abstract The low numbers of nurses attracted to work in mental health is a concern particularly with the increased demand for mental health services. Strategies are required to increase recruitment to this less popular area of nursing to ensure that a high quality of care is provided for people suffering from mental illness. The World Health Organisation is aware that this area of health has been neglected and that it is time to promote mental health. This study aimed to examine the influences involved in nurses choosing to work in this area. A descriptive survey using a questionnaire was given to seven groups of new graduates enrolled in the New Graduate Mental Health Nursing programme through five educational institutes. At the time of writing there were no published studies around this topic in New Zealand. This study will attempt to inform nurses, the Nursing Council of New Zealand, tertiary institutions and the government of New Zealand that there is evidence of a need to develop and change practices to address the predicted workforce decline.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 733
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Author (up) Kidd, J.D.
Title Aroha mai: Nurses, nursing and mental illness Type
Year 2008 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Mental health; Nursing; Culture
Abstract This research takes an autoethnographical approach to exploring the connections between being a nurse, doing nursing work, and experiencing a mental illness. Data is comprised of autoethnographical stories from 18 nurses. Drawing on Lyotard's (1988) postmodern philosophy of 'regimes of phrases' and 'genres of discourse,' the nurses' stories yielded three motifs: Nursing, Tangata Whaiora (people seeking wellness) and Bullying. Interpretation of the motifs was undertaken by identifying and exploring connected or dissenting aspects within and between the motifs.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 478 Serial 465
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Author (up) Kuehl, S.
Title Emergency Department re-presentations following intentional self-harm Type
Year 2008 Publication Abbreviated Journal ResearchArchive@Victoria
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Emergency nursing; Psychiatric Nursing; Mental health; Clinical assessment
Abstract The aim of this research was to describe what factors contribute to people re-presenting to the emergency department (ED) within one week of a previous visit for intentional self-harm. Objectives identified were to describe the people using demographic and clinical features; describe and evaluate ED management; and identify possible personal or system reasons as to why people re-present to ED within one week. A retrospective observational design was selected for a period of one year. The data was collected from electronic clinical case notes. The sample consisted of 48 people with 73 presentations and re-presentations. Missing data limited the number of inferential analyses. Outcome measures were divided into information regarding the person and the presentation. This study made several discoveries: many representations (55%) occurred within one day; the exact number of people who represented many times to ED is unknown, but is far higher than reported in other studies; fewer support people were present for the second presentation; the documentation of triage and assessments by ED staff was often minimal, though frequently portrayed immense distress of this population; cultural input for Maori was missing; physical health complaints and psychosis were found with some intentional self-harm presentations; challenging behaviours occurred in at least a quarter of presentations; and the medical and mental health inpatient admission rates were approximately 50% higher for second presentations. Recommendations in regard to the use of a triage assessment tool, the practice of reviewing peoples' past presentations and the need for a mental health consultation liaison nurse in ED are made. Staff education, collaboration between services with consumer involvement and further research of this group are required. This study supports the need for holistic and expert care for people who present at emergency departments with intentional self-harm.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1214
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Author (up) Kupa, S.
Title Psychogeriatric nursing: A review of the literature Type
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Mental health; Older people; Geriatric nursing; Age factors
Abstract This paper is a literature review of the psychogeriatric specialty and describes the clinical role, practice and knowledge of the psychogeriatric nurse. Literature reviews provide a useful means for evaluating what is currently known and understood in a particular area of interest to help nurses' build current opinion into practice. Psychogeriatric nursing is a specialised field of practice that focuses on the mental health needs of people over the age of 65 (including younger people who have acquired needs that are similar in 'like' and age and 'interest'). The literature asserts the urgent need to develop the role and practice of the psychogeriatric nurse in order to address the complex needs of our ageing population in areas such as home care, hospitals, primary health, and long term care institutions. The findings highlight aspects of nursing care that are essential to the role and practice of the psychogeriatric nurse. Knowledge that is necessary for best practice in psychogeriatric nursing care is drawn mainly from the field of general psychiatry and gerontology but also from general medicine, psychology, neurology, and disability. Nurses' working with older adults affected by psychogeriatric conditions must possess a broad knowledge of physical and mental health issues that affect the elderly, including also knowledge and understanding of psychosocial risk factors that can also have an impact on the health and behaviour of older people and their carers. Despite these literal assertions however there appears to be a dearth of literature available to support the requirements for developing the psychogeriatric nursing specialty in clinical practice, research, and education. The author notes that authorities in this specialised field of practice generally agree that with an increasing aging population looming in the future more research in the field of “old age psychiatry” will be critical.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 775
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Author (up) Ledesma-Libre, Krizia
Title Factors influencing nurses' choice to work in mental health services for older people Type Journal Article
Year 2019 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 10 Issue 1 Pages 61-62
Keywords Aged care; Mental health nursing; Motivation; Recruitment and retention
Abstract Explores what influences nurses to work in mental health services for older people (MHSOP)and what factors encourage those who did not choose this area of nursing, to continue in MHSOP. Includes nurses' positive and negative perceptions of MHSOP. Collects data via focus group discussions with 30 mental health nurses.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1627
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Author (up) Lee, S.V.
Title The advanced practitioners' guide to integrating physical and mental health: Introducing the role of the mental health consultation liaison nurse Type
Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Advanced nursing practice; Mental health; Nursing specialties
Abstract Evidence within the literature highlights that staff within the general hospital wards are not necessarily equipped to assess and meet the needs of patients with mental health or behavioural problems. The author notes that this is cause for concern as a number of people requiring admission to the general wards often have a complex, interrelated combination of physical and mental health problems. Within New Zealand there have also been a number of changes to health care policies that have increased general nurses contact with mental health patients over the last decade. The Mental Health Consultation Liaison Nurse is an advanced nurse specialist who can meet this need. Having reviewed the literature and communicated with Mental Health Consultation Liaison Nurses in New Zealand and Australia, the author says it is clear that the availability of a mental health nurse within the district health board general wards would be advantageous to all. The role has been shown to positively influence the care of patients and benefit other health care professionals. It provides an improved system of care that is co-ordinated, integrated and responsive to the needs of patients and health care staff. The implementation of the Mental Health Consultation Liaison Nurse role has the potential to cut costs in relation to decreasing length of stay with untreated mental health issues, and reduce the cost of continued use of 'specialling' unnecessarily. Also of importance is the fact that such a position would assist the district health board to comply with the standards of health care provision as directed by the Mental Health Commission and the Ministry of Health. The author suggests that the introduction of the Mental Health Consultation Liaison Nurse role represents a change in traditional ways of providing general nursing and consequently there are a number of issues that may hinder its success. This dissertation aims to increase the visibility of mental health nursing and provide a resource for others debating the development and implementation of the Mental Health Consultation Liaison Nurse role.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 771
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Author (up) Lewer, D.
Title Analysing the Mental Health Act Type Journal Article
Year 1999 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 5 Issue 8 Pages 14-16
Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Mental health; Law and legislation; Ethics
Abstract Changes brought by the Mental Health Act (MHA) to clinical practice, and some of the problems it has created for nurses, are examined in this article. Compulsory assessment and treatment orders (CATO) and the role of Duly Authorised Officers (DAO), and moral dilemmas that can arise as a consequence of CATOs used by DAOs are examined. The requirement for DAOs to act as patient advocates and to safeguard cultural beliefs are highlighted. The MHA promotes self responsibility and a treatment philosophy rather than detention of the mentally ill.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1039 Serial 1023
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Author (up) Lienert-Brown, Melanie Faye
Title Exploring undergraduate nursing students' experiences of their first clinical placement in an acute adult mental health inpatient service Type Book Whole
Year 2013 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 124 p.
Keywords Undergraduate nursing students; Clinical learning; Mental health nursing
Abstract Seeks to develop a better understanding of the undergraduate nursing students' experience of their clinical placement in mental health, and to identify the influences on student learning in an acute adult mental health service. Enrols a cohort of 13 nursing students to analyse their lived experiences through their written reflections on practice, which offered important insights into the students' experience of their first mental health clinical placement. Identifies six themes by means of thematic analysis.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1567
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