Preparing non-government organization workers to conduct health checks for people with serious mental illness in regional Australia.

Conclusion Our observations highlight the important role lay workers in regional Australia have in helping people with SMI to address their physical health needs. They have an opportunity to extend their role in parts of the world where it is difficult to recruit MHNs.
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Source: Rural Remote Health - June 8, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Jones M, Kruger M, Walsh SM Tags: J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs Source Type: research