Review Of Mental Health Nursing Research Articles

ISLIPPERS: a supportive model for nurses in difficult times

British Journal of Mental Health NursingVol. 3, No. 4 InnovationsiSLIPPERS: a supportive model for nurses in difficult timesBarrie GreenBarrie GreenSearch for more papers by this authorBarrie GreenPublished Online:29 Jul 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/bjmh.2014.3.4.172AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View article References Department of Health (2006) From Values to Action: the CNO Review of Mental Health Nursing. Department of Health, London Google ScholarGreen B (2011) Wellbeing, the Arab spring, the impact of emerging technologies and enhanced therapeutics: don't panic! British Journal of Wellbeing 2(6): 11–13 Link, Google ScholarGreen B, Wood SM (2007) Training for plurality—developing modern multi-professional forensic practice. J Ment Health 2(1): 23–7 Google ScholarRoyal College of Nursing (2003) Defining Nursing. RCN Publishing, London Google ScholarTriggle N (2013) Stafford Hospital: Hiding mistakes ‘should Google Scholar FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsCited byAutoethnography and mental health nursingJerome Carson, Barrie Green, Kevin Gournay, Alec Grant, Andrew Voyce, Kevin Gournay, Jerome Carson, Chris Portues, Dean Whybrow, Graham Holman, Gerwyn Jones, Barrie Green, Jan Macfarlane, Jerome Carson30 November 2022 | British Journal of Mental Health Nursing, Vol. 11, No. 4 2 July 2014Volume 3Issue 4ISSN (print): 2049-5919ISSN (online): 2052-496X Metrics History Published online 29 July 2014 Published in print 2 July 2014 Information© MA Healthcare LimitedAcknowledgementI dedicate this paper to my friend and colleague, the late Gary Darley, Modern Matron, Humber Centre for Forensic Psychiatry. We enjoyed debating and developing the idea with a view to a wider and more complete piece of work, but circumstance and a short illness got in the way.PDF download

A follow‐up evaluation of the impact of the Chief Nursing Officer’s review of mental health nursing in Mental Health Trusts and Universities in England: comparisons of two e‐surveys

This article is a report of a study that aimed to establish a national picture of the implementation of Review recommendations over time in both Mental Health Trusts and Higher Education Institutions (Universities) in England. The 2006 Review of Mental Health Nursing in England by the Chief Nursing Officer made 17 key recommendations for Mental Health Trusts and Universities to improve mental health nursing. This article outlines key findings from a national survey of National Health Service Trusts and Universities in England with regard to prioritization and progress on implementation of these recommendations. An e-survey was carried out in 2008-2009 based on the Chief Nursing Officer review recommendations and guidance. Participants included all Trusts which delivered mental health services (n = 68) and Universities which delivered pre-registration mental health nursing education (n = 50) in England. There appears to be some evidence that the Chief Nursing Officer review of Mental Health Nursing in England continues to be implemented in both Mental Health Trusts and Universities. There is variety in levels of implementation, but Mental Health Trusts and Universities broadly agree on priority areas. The Chief Nursing Officer review has been influential in focusing the care and education of mental health nurses and services in England. There appears to be a range of barriers and facilitators which aid the implementation of healthcare policy. More attention is required from researchers to enhance and evaluate the impact of policy implementation on the quality of care provided.

Practice question.

This is an interesting and important question of national concern. Responses to the consultation on the Chief Nursing Officer's Review of Mental Health Nursing ( Department of Health 2006 ) and the Royal College of Psychiatrists' ( 2009 ) report noted that people with mental health problems often receive less than adequate care for their physical health. Physical health problems, particularly chronic health problems such as obesity, diabetes and smoking-related illnesses, are more common in people with long-term mental illness.

The art and science of mental health nursing: a textbook of principles and practiceThe art and science of mental health nursing: a textbook of principles and practice Ian Norman and IainRyrie Open University Press/McGraw-Hill Education744pp£32.9997803352229330335222935

THE DYNAMIC changes in the field of mental health nursing and the provision of mental health care in the UK are fully reflected in this new edition of this deservedly popular textbook. it builds on the 2004 first edition, incorporating changes to the legal and policy frameworks in the field and the 2006 chief nursing officer’s Review of mental health nursing, From Values to action. Recovery values are embedded and explored throughout the text.

An evaluation of the impact of the recommendations of the Chief Nursing Officer’s (England) Review of Mental Health Nursing in Mental Health Trusts and Universities in England: findings from stage one, an e‐survey

To establish a national picture of the implementation of these recommendations in both trusts and higher education institutions. The Chief Nursing Officer for England Review of Mental Health Nursing made 17 key recommendations to improve mental health nursing. Subsequent publications aimed to help implement these recommendations. An e-survey. The survey was based on the Chief Nursing Officer review recommendations and guidance. all relevant trusts who deliver mental health services (n = 68) and higher education institutions who deliver pre-registration mental health nursing education (n = 50) in England. A total of 42 trusts (63·6%) and 40 higher education institutions (80%) completed the survey. The survey indicates that the Chief Nursing Officer review has stimulated some activity in all organisations who responded. Eleven of the recommendations were ranked similarly by trusts and higher education institutions. There were statistically significant differences between trusts and higher education institution priorities in four areas, inpatient care, evidence-based interventions, multidisciplinary team working and recruitment and retention. The findings of the survey demonstrate that all organisations have made some progress in the implementation of the Chief Nursing Officer recommendations. Trusts and higher education institutions broadly agree on the importance of each of the Chief Nursing Officer recommendations, with the exception of four items. A range of factors was identified by respondents that were perceived as facilitators and barriers to the implementation of the Chief Nursing Officer review. This article contains findings that are highly relevant for current and future clinical practice in mental health. Despite some progress, clear differences between higher education institutions and trusts are apparent. It is important that these differing perspectives are acknowledged and resolved to improve healthcare provision. Both trusts and higher education institutions reported difficulty with engaging service users and carers. A range of factors are identified that act as facilitators and barriers to the implementation of healthcare policy.

P02-122 - Piramhids - positive and innovative resources: a mental health interactive database (Scotland) (www.piramhids.com)

ObjectivesFollowing the National Review of Mental Health Nursing in Scotland (2006), an action plan was developed to improve recovery focused mental health services. It was advocated that a method of sharing evidence based, positive and innovative practice in mental health be created. NHS Quality Improvement Scotland supported by the Scottish Government, was tasked to develop the database and successfully launched the PIRAMHIDS resource in September 2008, now providing the platform to share information at local, national and international levels.MethodsPIRAMHIDS ensures equitable opportunity to share examples of practice from statutory, non statutory services and the voluntary sector. Contribution to the database is made easy by an intuitive online submission process. A quality assurance process is then followed in achieving publication approval. Submissions are passed to an external review body. External reviewers consist of professionals from a range of disciplines including Psychiatry, Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Higher Education, service improvement, etc. The selected reviewers consider the submission in context of the publication criteria which includes:Practice summary:Detail of practice deliverableEvidence base-current/existing or potential to inform evidenceChallenges and resolvesQuality assurance considerations and impact assessment on the patient experienceResults/conclusionsPIRAMHIDS is the resource to share your practice. In addition there is an online forum encouraging networking, up to date mental health information feeds and direct links to other useful resources such as Integrated Care Pathways for mental health toolkit. Now accessed by thousands world wide, take the credit and share your care.Contribute today.

P02-294 PIRAMHIDS - positive and innovative resources. A mental health interactive database (Scotland) national resource for sharing evidence based practice

PIRAMHIDS is a multidisciplinary, multi agency database designed as a vehicle to promote and support the sharing of positive and innovative practice in mental health that is evidence based and quality assured. The use of technology as an information-sharing tool contributes to improved patient care by promoting an improved equitable service throughout Scotland and beyond.The resource promotes a culture of local ownership of a national resource and encourages contribution from statutory and non statutory services. Consideration is given to the quality of submission in terms of identifying underpinning evidence and quality assurance processes. Networking opportunities are also promoted by encouraging contact with contributors from those considering adopting the examples of practice or developing services.The Practice Development Unit of NHS Quality Improvement Scotland is leading this work following recommendation from the National Review of Mental Health Nursing in Scotland, ‘Rights, Relationships and Recovery’ (2006). The database ensures sharing of evidence based practice in a manner which is useful, accessible and user friendly with open access to all. Initial response is enthusiastic from service users, clinicians and educators. This model of sharing practice may be adopted across any national service and have value when sharing practice on an international plane. A process of evaluation including impact on care outcomes is considered and ongoing.

How mental health nursing can best improve service users' experiences and outcomes in inpatient settings: responses to a national consultation

Despite a number of national developments in the past few years, concerns remain about the experience and outcomes for service users in inpatient care settings. As part of a national review of mental health nursing in England, a consultation exercise was carried out to ascertain the opinions of a wide range of stakeholders in order to inform subsequent recommendations. The consultation question specifically related to inpatient care was 'How can mental health nurses best improve service users' experiences, and outcomes, in inpatient care settings?' The consultation generated a total of 326 written responses, mostly from groups and organizations. Responses were subject to content analysis and the three largest categories were 'Service users influencing services' (n = 80, 31%), 'Service users involved in own care' (n = 74, 29%) and 'Direct clinical time' (n = 68, 26%), including respondents citing the need for protected therapeutic engagement time. Many of the themes raised in the consultation were subsequently reflected in the recommendations made in 'From values to action; the Chief Nursing Officer's review of mental health nursing'.

Training for plurality ‐ developing modern multi‐professional forensic practice

In contemporary forensic mental health and learning disability services effective care and risk management, which is safe for individuals and the public, can only be delivered by drawing upon differing perspectives and interventions. In practice uni‐disciplinary training abounds, but the authors found a lack of formal training inherently constructed to be multidisciplinary. Therefore, a course was developed, in conjunction with a university partner, to meet this need. This modular course is flexible in nature, but is normally delivered over one semester leading to certification. In addition, there is the option of either essay or portfolio submission providing access to credits toward other academic awards. This programme of study, ‘Professional Practice in Secure Environments’ was recently cited as an example of good practice in From Values to Action, the CNO review of mental health nursing (NIMHE, 2006). Modules begin from a foundation of theory and relate it intimately to practice; students develop an understanding of multidisciplinary working by both training together and training in each others' conceptual frameworks. Participants to date include those from health, criminal justice, and social care arenas, and those with no previous higher study have submitted essays. Evaluations are positive and are used to refine delivery and content. The authors conclude that the course demystifies practice and academia, and provides access to both. This is an integral part of the training strategy, which is directed to meeting current and future service needs.Current and future developments and expansion of forensic mental health provision into new types of service will be less effective without a move away from traditional educational approaches. Services to meet the specific needs of groups such as secure long‐stay and personality disorders cannot be sustained effectively without a parallel development of new types of training.The strategic thinking behind this course, practical obstacles encountered, and solutions developed are described in this paper.

Power to the profession

The chief nursing officer's review of mental health nursing is leading to a redesign of pre-registration nurse education through approaches that value services users' aims, objectives and aspirations.

A view of the English mental health nursing review from the South East Asian Pacific Rim

Two documents brought to my attention recently provide a clear reflection of the health of mental health nursing in England: From values to action: The Chief Nursing Officer’s review of mental health nursing (Department of Health, 2006); and The ten essential shared capabilities: learning pack for mental health practice (NHSU, 2005). The former are recommendations for guiding the development of Mental Health Nursing (MHN) over the next 10 years, the latter are values for encouraging the contribution of service users into mental health care. Both are serious documents, which address contemporary mental health care concerns and not only build on decades of research and discourse but also reflect the immediate needs of mental health care in England. How these are implemented provides another major challenge for the NHS, but if the directions advocated are followed, then mental health nursing in England is certainly enlightened and a beacon for those of us working in countries where governments do not have mental health services and mental health nursing placed so high on the health agenda. In this editorial, I will present a view of the Chief Nursing Officer’s (CNO’s) review from the Pacific Rim, or at least a view from one area of the Pacific Rim: South East Asia.

Implementing holistic practices in mental health nursing: A national consultation

BackgroundA national consultation exercise was held as part of a review of mental health nursing in England. ObjectivesTo gather views as to how best to develop mental health nursing to support a holistic approach to care, taking into account psychological, physical social and spiritual needs. DesignNational open consultation by email over a 3-month period. Participants326 written replies were received. The largest group of responses was from National Health Service (NHS) organisations (n=92, 28.2%); 69.9% of responses were from groups or organisations (n=225). MethodsA consultation document was devised by a national reference group, including four questions relating to the development of practice in the four domains of: psychological, physical, social and spiritual care. ResultsThe majority of responses supported mental health nurses (MHNs) providing psychological therapies (n=271, 95.1%). To support this happening, responders most frequently described a need for appropriate specialist training post-registration (n=114). To improve physical well-being of service users, the most frequent suggestion was that MHNs should promote healthy lifestyles, e.g. by encouraging physical activity and advising on ways to reduce illicit drug, alcohol and tobacco use (n=152). Responders most frequently cited the need for MHNs to understand resources to support social inclusion (n=110), e.g. knowing how to access local resources, benefits, housing and employment advice. MHNs were most frequently seen as requiring appropriate training to help them support spiritual/religious needs (n=96). ConclusionsThe consultation was successful in obtaining views, in particular, of organisations and groups. These subsequently influenced national recommendations made by the Chief Nursing Officer's Review of Mental Health Nursing.

Mental health.

Chief nursing officer for England Chris Beasley has completed her review of mental health nursing and published the recommendations at www.dh.gov.uk/assetRoot/04/13/38/40/04133840.pdf writes Ruth Williams.

Mental health review is a positive opportunity

My review of mental health nursing provides nurses, service users and others with a chance to contribute to the development of a strategy for mental health nursing in England (reflections april 6). The review aims to improve the experience of service users by allowing nurses to make the most effective contribution possible in the future. Before the review was announced, many mental health nurses were urging me to think about a review of mental health nursing. Since the review was announced, many nurses, at all levels, have told me this is a positive opportunity for mental health nursing to make a clear statement about its values, skills and priorities.

Review of mental health nursing is long overdue

The Department of Health (DoH) has announced a major review of mental health nursing as part of the move to a ‘new era of mental health care’. The DoH's Chief Nursing Officer, Christine Beasley, reassuringly states that: ‘Mental health nurses play a vital role in the NHS. It’s extremely important that the profession is supported and is given a clear direction and sense of its future role.'

CNO launches mental health nursing review.

The Department of Health last month launched a major review of mental health nursing.

D-day for mental health.

THERE COULD be no better time for a review of mental health nursing. It is 11 years since the last one, which in itself suggests change must be overdue if professional practice is to keep pace with health service reforms. As the largest professional group in mental health care, nurses will be relied on to deliver the reforms outlined in the Mental Health Bill, as well as the measures to improve race equality in the service. Nurses will also be promoting good mental health as outlined in last autumn's public health white paper. All these initiatives can only benefit from the chance to take stock.

Towards anti-oppressive practice in mental health nursing.

Working in Partnership, the Department of Health's report on the 1994 review of mental health nursing, implies that mental health nurses should develop anti-oppressive approaches to nursing practice. There is a notable absence of articles within the nursing literature which specifically address this issue. This is possibly because the historical and ideological issues which have informed the development of mental health nursing are complex and difficult to unravel. However, an integration of the theories of David Cooper and Frantz Fanon may provide an appropriate starting point for the development of a theory of anti-oppressive practice which addresses some of the issues specific to mental health nursing.

Liaison psychiatric nursing in an inner city accident and emergency department.

The Mental Health Nursing Review Team recommend research to examine the potential of liaison mental health nursing. This paper describes a study into the work of two emergency psychiatric nurses (EPN) attached to a central London accident and emergency (A&E) department. A semi-structured interview schedule was employed to generate data on role development and purpose, and a retrospective survey of clinical activity was carried out over a 94-day period. Specific attributes and working practices, which promoted integration within the A&E department, are identified as are the reasons for referring patients to the EPNs, patients' primary problems on assessment, assessment outcome and the staff involved in each assessment. Findings are considered in relation to the various models of psychiatric consultation and liaison found in the literature. The scope and quality of the available data is also assessed and recommendations are made to enable a more robust prospective study to be undertaken.

User involvement in mental health nursing practice: rhetoric or reality?

Following the review of mental health nursing, nurses need to address the dilemma for providing empowering care in a climate of increasing control and stigma. This paper discusses the background to, and significance for nursing, of the 'user movement' in the UK. A current 'explosion' of user groups does not imply that these form a homogeneous group, nor that they share similar perspectives. Consultation and involvement mean little if unmatched with action. This may be constrained by the 'market' in which the 'true power' is held by the budget holder, and by stigmatizing policy imperatives claimed to be in the public interest. Self-advocacy may be legitimized by the desire to prevent providers 'speaking out'. These difficulties may, however, provide convenient excuses for inaction. A new professional identity may be found in forging political alliances with users, in which a reappraisal of traditional boundaries may go some way towards reducing the stigma surrounding mental health problems.