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| Author |
Hughes, F. |
| Title |
Reconnecting with policy: Requirements for survival as a mental health nurse |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| 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. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
938 |
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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 |
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| 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. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1085 |
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1070 |
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| Author |
McKenna, B. |
| Title |
Risk assessment of violence to others: Time for action |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2002 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
18 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
36-43 |
| Keywords |
Mental health; Workplace violence; Risk management; Nursing; Nurse-patient relations; Psychiatric nursing |
| Abstract |
The author performs a literature search on the topics of risk assessment, dangerousness, aggression, and violence in order to determine an evidence-based approach to risk assessment of patient violence towards others. This is set in the context of possible expansion in the scope of practice of mental health nurses, and the prevalence of nurses being assaulted by patients. In the absence of reliable and valid nursing risk assessment measures, the approach suggested here focuses on the use of observation skills to detect behaviour antecedent to physical assault, and the ability to adapt evidence to specific clinical settings. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
621 |
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| Author |
Crowe, M.; Luty, S. |
| Title |
Recovery from depression: A discourse analysis of interpersonal psychotherapy |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Nursing Inquiry |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
12 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
43-50 |
| Keywords |
Psychiatric Nursing; Mental health; Nurse-patient relations |
| Abstract |
This paper describes a discourse analysis of the process of interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) in the recovery from depression. It demonstrates how IPT is an effective treatment strategy for mental health nurses to utilise in the treatment of depression. The discourse analysis highlights how the development of more meaningful subject positions enables one woman to recover from her depression. The process of recovery is underpinned by an understanding of women's depression as promoted by contemporary social and cultural expectations for detachment and reflexivity. This paper shows how IPT provides an opportunity for recovery from depression for one woman by facilitating a reconstruction of her subject positions in relation to others. The discourse analysis revealed that the therapist facilitated this through the use of a range of techniques: seeking information, exploring beliefs/values/assumptions, exploring communication patterns, exploring affective responses and exploring alternative subject positions. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1070 |
Serial |
1055 |
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McKenna, B.; Poole, S.; Smith, N.A.; Coverdale, J.; Gale, C. |
| Title |
A survey of threats and violent behaviour by patients against registered nurses in their first year of practice |
Type |
Miscellaneous |
| Year |
2003 |
Publication |
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
12 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
56-63 |
| Keywords |
New graduate nurses; Workplace violence; Occupational health and safety; Training; Mental health; Psychiatric nursing |
| Abstract |
For this study, an anonymous survey was sent to registered nurses in their first year of practice. From the 1169 survey instruments that were distributed, 551 were returned completed (a response rate of 47%). The most common inappropriate behaviour by patients involved verbal threats, verbal sexual harassment, and physical intimidation. There were 22 incidents of assault requiring medical intervention and 21 incidents of participants being stalked by patients. Male graduates and younger nurses were especially vulnerable. Mental health was the service area most at risk. A most distressing incident was described by 123 (22%) of respondents. The level of distress caused by the incident was rated by 68 of the 123 respondents (55%) as moderate or severe. Only half of those who described a most distressing event indicated they had some undergraduate training in protecting against assault or in managing potentially violent incidents. After registration, 45 (37%) indicated they had received such training. The findings of this study indicate priorities for effective prevention programmes. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
649 |
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| Author |
Weber, Heidi |
| Title |
Deciding on a safe site for intramuscular injections in an acute mental health setting |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Kaitiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
14 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
58-61 |
| Keywords |
Intramuscular injections; Mental health patients |
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Aims to provide practical guidance for health-care providers to ensure the safe and effective administration of intramuscular injections, when there is the potential for violence and agitation, as well as during personal restraint. Undertakes a realist review of the evidence comparing the dorsogluteal and ventrogluteal sites. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1852 |
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| Author |
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 |
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| 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 |
Chandler-Knight, Eden |
| Title |
Poster[sic]Bullying in mental health inpatient nursing |
Type |
Report |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
78 p. |
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Mental health nursing; Workplace bullying; Registered Nurses; Surveys |
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Asserts that bullying is common in nursing, and particularly in mental health nursing. Conducts a literature review before administering a mixed-method online survey to registered nurse (RN) inpatient mental health nurses, of whom 38 responded. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1668 |
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| Author |
Crowe, M.; O'Malley, J.; Gordon, S. |
| Title |
Meeting the needs of consumers in the community: A working partnership in mental health in New Zealand |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
35 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
88-96 |
| Keywords |
Community health nursing; Psychiatric Nursing; Patient satisfaction; Mental health |
| Abstract |
The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the services that community mental health nurses provide are meeting the needs of consumers in the community. This was a joint project between nurses and consumers. It was a service-specific descriptive research project utilising qualitative methods of data collection and analysis that provides a model for working in partnership. The results of this research identify collaboration in planning care and sharing information as two areas of concern but generally the consumers were very satisfied with the care provided by community mental health nurses. The analysis of the data suggests that consumers value nursing care because nurses provide support in their own home; they help consumers develop strategies for coping with their illness and their life; they provide practical assistance when it is required; they are vigilant about any deterioration or improvement; and they are available and accessible. The results of this study have demonstrated that nurses will remain critical to the success of community-based care because of their ability and willingness to be flexible to the demands of their own organisation and the users of services. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1087 |
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| Author |
Fletcher, Stephanie |
| Title |
“It's one less thing I have to do” : does referring patients to a co-located psychology service impact on the well-being of primary care health providers? |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2021 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
88 p. |
| Keywords |
Psychology service; Primary health care nurses; Well-being; Mental health services; Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) |
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Investigates wheether the impact of a co-located psychological service to which Primary Care Providers cn refer patients with mild to moderate mental health needs, would impact on the well-being of the providers at work. Describes Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) services delivered by psychologists working in a a large primary care practice in the lower North Island. Conducts interviews with GPs, nurse practitioners (NP) and registered nurses (RN), analysing the data using thematic analysis. Finds an inverse relationship between the FACT service and the well-being of staff. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1801 |
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Foster, M.J.; Al-Modaq, M.; Carter, B.; Neill, S.; O'Sullivan, T.; Quaye, A.A.; Majamanda, M.; Abdullah, K.; Hallstrom, I.K.; English, C.; Vickers, A.; Coyne, I., Adama, E.; Morelius, E. |
| Title |
Seeing lockdown through the eyes of children from around the world: Reflecting on a children's artwork project |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
37 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
104-115 |
| Keywords |
Child health; Mental health; Pandemics; COVID-19; Children's art |
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Illustrates the impact of the pandemic and children's experiences of lockdowns through their artwork. Describes a cross-cultural project in which members of the International Network for Child and Family-Centered Care collaborated to elicit children's responses to being locked down, compiling their artistic expressions into an eBook. Invites child and family nurses to use the insights provided to inform their interactions with children. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1739 |
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| Author |
Moke, Karen |
| Title |
Finding the balance: Family inclusive practice in adult community mental health |
Type |
Book Whole |
| Year |
2019 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
110 p. |
| Keywords |
Mental health nurses; Clinical managers; Adult community mental health services; Family-inclusive practice; Surveys |
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Explores family-inclusive practice in Adult Community Mental Health in a District Health Board. Focuses on what adult community mental health nurses and clinical managers consider to be barriers and facilitators to family-inclusive practice. Explores community mental health nurses' and clinical managers' perspectives of family-inclusive practice through semi-structured interviews using a descriptive qualitative design. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1653 |
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| Author |
Hollins, Joanne |
| Title |
Registered nurses' perceptions and experiences of nursing adolescents in an adult mental health unit. |
Type |
Book Whole |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
111 p. |
| Keywords |
Registered nurses; Adolescents; Mental health units |
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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. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1572 |
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Pitama, S.; Robertson, P.; Cram, F.; Gillies, M.; Huria, T.; Dalla-Katoa, W. |
| Title |
Meihana model: A clinical assessment framework |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2007 |
Publication |
New Zealand Journal of Psychology |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
36 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
118-125 |
| Keywords |
Nursing models; Clinical assessment; Maori; Mental health |
| Abstract |
In 1984 Mason Durie documented a framework for understanding Maori health, Te Whare Tapa Wha, which has subsequently become embedded in Maori health policy. This article presents a specific assessment framework, the Meihana Model, which encompasses the four original cornerstones of Te Whare Tapa Wha, and inserts two additional elements. These form a practice model (alongside Maori beliefs, values and experiences) to guide clinical assessment and intervention with Maori clients and whanau accessing mental health services. This paper outlines the rationale for and background of the Meihana Model and then describes each dimension: whanau, wairua, tinana, hinengaro, taiao and iwi katoa. The model provides a basis for a more comprehensive assessment of clients/whanau to underpin appropriate treatment decisions. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
459 |
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| Author |
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 |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
123 p. |
| Keywords |
Mental health nursing; Addicition nursing; Nursing education; Registered nurses; Professional development; Nurse Entry to Specialty Practice (NESP) |
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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. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1641 |
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