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Author Bishop, D.; Ford-Bruins, I.
Title Nurses' perceptions of mental health assessment in an acute inpatient setting in New Zealand: A qualitative study Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication International Journal of Mental Health Nursing Abbreviated Journal (down)
Volume 12 Issue 3 Pages 203-212
Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Clinical assessment; Attitude of health personnel; Nursing models
Abstract This qualitative study explores the perceptions of mental health nurses regarding assessment in an acute adult inpatient setting in Central Auckland. Fourteen mental health nurses took part in semi-structured interviews answering five open-ended questions. The analysis of data involved a general inductive approach, with key themes drawn out and grouped into four categories (roles, attitudes, skills and knowledge) in order to explore the meaning of information gathered. The outcome of the study acknowledged the importance of contextual factors such as the physical environment and bureaucratic systems, as well as values and beliefs present within the unit. The participants expressed concern that their input to assessment processes was limited, despite belief that 24-hour care and the nature of mental health nursing generally suggested that a crucial role should exist for nurses. In order for nurses to be established as central in the assessment process on the unit the study concludes that a nursing theoretical framework appropriate for this acute inpatient setting needs to be developed.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1082 Serial 1067
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Author Palmer, S.G.
Title Application of the cognitive therapy model to initial crisis assessment Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication International Journal of Mental Health Nursing Abbreviated Journal (down)
Volume 12 Issue 1 Pages 30-38
Keywords Mental health; Clinical assessment; Psychiatric Nursing
Abstract This article provides a background to the development of cognitive therapy and cognitive therapeutic skills with a specific focus on the treatment of a depressive episode. It discusses the utility of cognitive therapeutic strategies to the model of crisis theory and initial crisis assessment currently used by the Community Assessment & Treatment Team of Waitemata District Health Board. A brief background to cognitive therapy is provided, followed by a comprehensive example of the use of the Socratic questioning method in guiding collaborative assessment and treatment of suicidality by nurses during the initial crisis assessment.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1085 Serial 1070
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Author Phillips, B.N.
Title Possibilities for mental health nursing practice-based research Type Report
Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal (down)
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Nursing research; Psychiatric Nursing
Abstract
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1257 Serial 1242
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Author Walsh, C.; Boyd, L.; Baker, P.; Gavriel, A.; McClusky, N.; Puckey, T.C.; Sadler, D.; Stidworthy, A.
Title It was time for me to leave: A participatory action research study into discharge planning from an acute mental health setting Type Report
Year 2001 Publication Abbreviated Journal (down)
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Patient satisfaction; Hospitals; Administration
Abstract
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1275 Serial 1260
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Author McDonald, S.
Title A study to investigate the role of the registered nurse in an acute mental health inpatient setting in New Zealand: Perceptions versus reality Type Report
Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal (down)
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Registered nurses; Hospitals; Psychiatric Nursing
Abstract
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1283 Serial 1268
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