A systematic review and meta-analysis of factors that relate to aggression perpetrated against nurses by patients/relatives or staff
- Authors: Edward, Karen-Leigh , Stephenson, John , Ousey, Karen , Lui, Steve , Warelow, Philip , Giandinoto, Jo-Anne
- Date: 2016
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: Journal of Clinical Nursing Vol. 25, no. 3-4 (2016), p. 289-299
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- Description: Aims and objectives: The aim of this meta-analysis was to identify the factors that related to aggression (verbal abuse or physical abuse/assault) perpetrated against the nurse or other health professionals by patients/relatives or staff. In the light of the paucity of systematic reviews on this common issue in nursing, the objective was to present a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of these papers. Background: Aggression towards nurses is common around the world and can be the impetus for nurses leaving the profession or developing anxiety when working in particular settings. Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis. Methods: Meta-analyses were conducted to assess the effect of the factors of gender and context (dichotomised as mental health/psychiatric or nonmental health/psychiatric). The databases of Medline (1966-2015), CINAHL (1982-2015) and PsychInfo (1920-2015). Results: A total of 1571 papers were screened by two reviewers. At the final decision 14 were selected for analysis. A higher proportion of female nurses than male nurses were reported to be the victims of verbal abuse, with the difference in proportions being statistically significant. A statistically significant higher proportion of male nurses than female nurses were reported to be the victims of physical abuse. There was a significantly higher proportion of mental health nurses reported experiencing physical abuse as compared to nonmental health nurses. Conclusions: The analysis reveal female nurses have greater odds of verbal abuse than male nurses and male nurses have greater odds of physical abuse than female nurses. Overall mental health nurses had three times higher odds of physical assault than other nurses. © 2016 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Australian nursing curricula and mental health recruitment
- Authors: Warelow, Philip , Edward, Karen-Leigh
- Date: 2009
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: International Journal of Nursing Practice Vol. 15, no. 4 (2009), p. 250-256
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- Description: Debate about nursing curricula has been on the forefront of industry and academia in Australia particularly since the shift from the 'apprenticeship style' of training for nurses to a university-based, comprehensive, bachelor's degree. There is the suggestion that university-based courses are rather inflexible and take for granted that the provision of mental health nursing across what is an essentially general course will ultimately attract the numbers of quality staff members required to fill speciality positions in mental health. Recent literature advocates for a direct entry undergraduate mental health programme in Australia, similar to that in the UK. This is suggested as one of many strategies to address the growing disparity between the demand and the supply for effective mental health treatment and care. The support of preceptor staff in the clinical field in terms of workloads, supervision and professional development are also identified as areas for attention. Another strategy that this paper addresses is the increased support of student preceptors in the areas of workload, supervision and professional development, whereas they forge organizational links between the tertiary sector and industry to facilitate enhanced communication channels between the theoretical curriculum (the theory) and the clinical sites (the practice). Additionally, increasing the mental health content in current curricula to a level that reflects hospital-based and community mental health needs is also required.
Motivations of nursing students regarding their educational preparation for mental health nursing in Australia and the United Kingdom: a survey evaluation
- Authors: Edward, Karen-Leigh , Warelow, Philip , Hemingway, Stephen , Hercelinskyj, Gylo , Welch, Anthony , McAndrew, Sue , Stephenson, John
- Date: 2015
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: BMC Nursing Vol. 14, no. 1 (2015), p. 29
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- Description: There has been much debate by both academics and clinical agencies about the motivations and abilities of nurse graduates to work in mental health nursing. The aim of this study was to recruit student nurses from a dedicated mental health nursing program in the United Kingdom (UK) and a comprehensive nursing program in Australia and illuminate their motivations towards considering mental health nursing as a career choice.
The fabric of a career in mental health nursing from an Australian and UK perspective
- Authors: Warelow, Philip , Edward, Karen-Leigh , Hercelinskyj, Gylo , Welch, Tony , Hemingway, Steve , McAndrew, Sue , Stephenson, John
- Date: 2012
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, Vol. 21, no. s1 (2012), p.27
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- Description: Special Issue: ACMHN’s 38th International Mental Health Nursing Conference - The Fabric of Life, 3-5 October 2012, Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin, Australia Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) share concerns regarding the recruitment and retention of nurses to the field of mental health care. This study sought to uncover what UK and Australian students perceived as motivational factors toward working in the context of mental health care. Abstracts only
- Description: Special Issue: ACMHN’s 38th International Mental Health Nursing Conference - The Fabric of Life, 3-5 October 2012, Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin, Australia Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) share concerns regarding the recruitment and retention of nurses to the field of mental health care. This study sought to uncover what UK and Australian students perceived as motivational factors toward working in the context of mental health care.
The tapestry of the comprehensive degree programme
- Authors: Warelow, Philip , Edward, Karen-Leigh , Hercelinskyj, Gylo
- Date: 2012
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing Vol. 21, no. Suppement (October 2012), p. 26-27
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Treat the patient not their labelled illness
- Authors: Warelow, Philip , Edward, Karen-Leigh , Hercelinskyj, Gylo
- Date: 2011
- Type: Text , Conference paper
- Relation: Paper presented at ACMHN's 37th International Mental Health Nursing Conference " Swimming between the flags" 4th to 7th October 2011 Gold Coast
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- Description: Many areas of health care use a medical-model to underpin the care they deliver, promoting scientific investigation as the way to understand clinical phenomena. This paper argues that this safe option is representative of swimming between the flags and staying safe and really doesn’t capture the complete story. The reality in mental health is that scientifically proven evidence may not always exist and because of this clinical work should not be used as a laboratory where in the absence of scientifically proven evidence to support diagnostic categories that DSM IV-TR with its ‘catch all’ criteria should not be used to create an illusion of understanding. The dilemma between what is understood and proven through scientific methods and what is in essence opinion, is problematic, as science should command absolute loyalty. Obedience to criterion related processes deemed ‘proper treatment’ or fulfilling the modus operandi of the clinical area concerned really does not base diagnostic evidence on a clear scien- tific rationale. For mental health nurses in practice, the dilemma between what is understood and proven through scientific methods and what is seen in contextual practice becomes important in terms of clinical and therapeutic interventions. Using a scientific format, or waving its banner, really doesn’t add validity to those who speak as scientists; in fact its virtues often act as a smokescreen. The language, prestige, and trappings of science can often be so distracting that science’s core values are often overshadowed along with absolute clarity about what is known and not known. DSM IV-TR diagnoses on the basis of this are often based on operational definitions, rather than pathogenesis or aetiology which pro- mulgates treating the diagnosis rather than the patient. The diagnosis determines the care given and mental health nurses need to move away from swimming between the flags and advocate for their patients and promote the speciality(ies) of their discipline.
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Undergraduate student nurses’ experience of mental health simulation pre-clinical placement : a pre/post-test survey
- Authors: Olasoji, Michael , Huynh, Minh , Edward, Karen-Leigh , Willetts, Georgina , Garvey, Loretta
- Date: 2020
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- Relation: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing Vol. 29, no. 5 (2020), p. 820-830
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- Description: Undertaking a mental health clinical placement can be anxiety-provoking for nursing students at times. There is a need to adequately prepare undergraduate nursing students for clinical placement in a mental health setting in relation to their skills and confidence. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a mental health simulation workshop on the skills and confidence of nursing students in providing care to consumers living with a mental illness. The study also evaluated the design of the mental health simulation workshop from an educational perspective. A pre/post-test survey was administered to a cohort of N = 89 Australian pre-registration nursing students. Exploratory factor analysis identified three factors: Mental health therapeutic engagement, mental health assessment skills, and mental health placement preparedness. Analyses of pre–post differences indicated that all three factors were significantly different between the initial and follow-up responses, with follow-up responses being more favourable. The findings of this study demonstrate that there is value in including mental health simulated patient exercise as part of the learning strategies in the curriculum of pre-registration nurses. This has implications for the quality of care in the clinical environment and level of preparedness of these students’ nurses for mental health clinical placement where they will be providing care to consumers living with a mental illness under direct supervision. © 2020 Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Inc.
Wearable activity trackers and health awareness : nursing implications
- Authors: Edward, Karen-Leigh , Garvey, Loretta , Rahman, Muhammad Aziz
- Date: 2020
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: International Journal of Nursing Sciences Vol. 7, no. 2 (2020), p. 179-183
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- Description: Purpose: Wearable devices are commonly used to measure physical activity. However, it remains unclear the effect of wearing these devices on health awareness. Our aim was to provide evidence related to wearing physical activity trackers and health awareness. Methods: A quantitative comparison study design was used comparing participants who wore physical activity tracking devices (n = 108) and those who did not (n = 112). A paper-based Physical Health Knowledge survey designed for the purpose of this research was used for data collection in 2018. Results: A difference between participants who wore physical activity tracking devices and those that did not was identified in relation to activity levels and physical health awareness. Wearable devices are suggested as an opportunity for nurses to engage people in physical activity with the potential to improve their health awareness. Conclusions: Nurses are well placed in the healthcare landscape to work with patients who own an activity tracker device concerning increasing activity self-monitoring. This information the patient has from the device can also form the basis of health discussions between nurses and the people in their care. © 2020 Chinese Nursing Association
Working with your team to minimize the impact of anticipatory anxiety in relation to aggression towards nurses
- Authors: Edward, Karen-Leigh , Warelow, Philip , Ousey, Karen , Lui, Steve
- Date: 2013
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing Vol. 22, no. Supplement S1 (October 2013), p. 8-9
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