The Use of Benzodiazepines in Individuals with Bipolar Disorder: A Look at Recent Literature
Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2023 Nov 28:1-3. doi: 10.1080/01612840.2023.2279004. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38015821 | DOI:10.1080/01612840.2023.2279004 (Source: Issues in Mental Health Nursing)
Source: Issues in Mental Health Nursing - November 28, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jeremy Mills Source Type: research

Implementation and Adaptation of the Safewards Model in the New Zealand Context. Perspectives of T āngata Whai Ora and Staff
This study used participatory action research to explore the perspective of tāngata whai ora and staff regarding the adaptation of the Safewards model to the unique New Zealand context. Such adaptation is critical due to significant health outcome disparities between Māori and non-Māori populations and the disproportionate representation of Māori within mental health services. In adhering to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, cultural adaptation becomes an imperative obligation. The study utilised qualitative content analysis and thematic analysis, drawing data from focus groups of staff (n = 15) and tāngata whai...
Source: Issues in Mental Health Nursing - November 21, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Sarah Anne Knauf Anthony John O'Brien Allison Margaret Kirkman Source Type: research

Psychiatry Nurses' Experiences of Patient-Initiated Brief Admission from Inpatient and Outpatient Perspectives: A Qualitative Exploratory Study
Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2023 Nov 20:1-10. doi: 10.1080/01612840.2023.2270059. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPatient-initiated brief admission (PIBA) allows patients to decide when admission to psychiatric care is necessary. This may prevent long-term hospitalisation and promote patient participation. Research on psychiatric nurses' experiences with PIBA is lacking, therefore 11 nurses were interviewed and data analysed using content analysis. Prominent categories were: improved personal development for the patient, more equal nurse-patient relationship, rapid access to a safe environment and strengthened professional coll...
Source: Issues in Mental Health Nursing - November 20, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Timmy Lindgren Josefine Westdahl Sigrid Stjernsw ärd Erika A Saliba-Gustafsson Lena Flyckt Nitya Jayaram-Lindstr öm Joachim Eckerstr öm Source Type: research

Perspectives and Predictions on the Future of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2023 Oct;44(10):929-932. doi: 10.1080/01612840.2023.2264164. Epub 2023 Nov 15.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37966394 | DOI:10.1080/01612840.2023.2264164 (Source: Issues in Mental Health Nursing)
Source: Issues in Mental Health Nursing - November 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Sandra P Thomas Source Type: research