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The Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse, 2008.
An analysis of the roles, responsibilities, attitudes and approaches of psychiatric and mental health (PMH) nursing.
2,312 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 113.95
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This paper addresses the roles and responsibilities of the psychiatric and mental health (PMH) nurse. It discusses the necessity of a team approach within this nursing field and describes the consumer and carer perspective. The paper also looks at the PMH nurse and society's general attitudes to mental illness and how this may affect the PMH nurse's role and responsibilities.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Qualities, Roles, and Responsibilities of the PMH Nurse
PMH Nurse and Society's Attitudes to Mental Illness
Need for Team Approach
Significance of the Consumer/Carer Perspective
Conclusion
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"The significance of the consumer/carer perspective is most especially observed in cases of stigma when the person has been stigmatized by the health care system. In these cases, there are invariably abuses of human rights. Such abuses lead to inadequate care, as well as intolerable stress, exacerbation of physical illness, and in some cases mortality (Crisp, 2004). As a consequence, the psychosocial needs for such individuals are not understood or addressed. Many users of mental health services are beginning to reject traditional psychiatric ideas of mental illness and instead have chosen the concept of mental distress (Rogers & Pilgrim, 2005). The PMH nurse while acting as advocate may wish to point out to these consumers that the concept of mental distress is not adequate since it does not portray the experience or suffering involved in mental illness. The PMH nurse, when working with advocacy or consumer groups, makes use of a collaborative approach and must demonstrate expertise with the use of collaborative strategies (CNA, 2002). The nurse also participates in learning and teaching opportunities with consumer groups."
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The Mental Health Act and Psychiatric Services, 2002.
A case study of John's detention by the psychiatric services and discussion of his treatment in relation to the Mental Health Act and moral ethics.
3,680 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 35 sources, MLA, AU$ 163.95
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This paper analyses issues concerning the Mental Health Act and moral ethics using the fictitious case study of the involuntary admission to the psychiatric services of a patient called John. It provides an overview of the Mental Health Act (1983), the effects of compulsory admission and the key people in that admission.
Outline
The Mental Health Act and Effects of Detention
John's Treatment
For and Against Involutary Treatment of John
Nursing Duties Involved in Treating John Involuntarily
John's Best Interests and Confliction of his Wishes
Implications in Practice
Conclusion
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"The case of Sarah Lawson (The Guardian, 2001) showed that if someone is deemed to be mentally ill, and has insight into the illness and wishes to die, they can do so. This case involved a father assisting his daughter with her suicide because her mental illness impacted upon her physical health. However it is noted that this assisted suicide took place at their family home, not in hospital on a psychiatric unit. If there were to be an assisted suicide on the unit preformed by a member of staff to the case study John, this would be highly illegal and come into conflict with The Code of Practice (1999)."
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Current Issues in Mental Health, 2005.
An examination of mental health issues from a social and cultural perspective.
3,861 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 21 sources, APA, AU$ 167.95
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This paper examines the biological vs. social and cultural perspectives of mental health, clearly emphasizing the social and cultural approach more so than the biological one, since current trends indicate that this is a key issue in the field of mental health today. The paper investigates mental illness primarily from the standpoint that mental illness may result from social and cultural factors more so than biological ones. However the paper also carefully provides a solid foundation for promoting both views and treatment approaches to mental illness in the attempt to better understand mental illness and its impact on society in general.
Current Issues in Mental Health: Examining Mental Illness From a Cultural
and Social Perspective
Introduction
Mental Illness as Biology?
Mental Illness from a Cultural Perspective
The Mind as Machine
The Use of Psychiatric Medications to Treat Illness
Duality of Disease
The Stigma of Mental Illness
Conclusions/Analysis
References
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"Wakefiled (1994) poses the question of whether or not the concept of a mental disorder might be culturally relative (Kirk & Einbinder, pp.11-17). He suggests that mental disorders may result more from cultural and social influences and factors than biological ones. His theory is based on the notion that people respond differently to different things based in part on their upbringing, surroundings and social environment. People also have the inherent capability of being conditioned to respond in a certain manner to certain things. What might be considered normal for one person in one culture may be considered aberrant behavior in another."
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Mental Health in 'Girl, Interrupted', 2007.
This paper presents a sociological perspective on mental health concentrating on the film: 'Girl, Interrupted' by James Mangold.
2,337 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 113.95
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In this article, the writer notes that psychiatric hospitals and service professionals during the 1960s did not properly improve the lives of the mentally ill that were admitted in their wards. The writer discusses that James Mangold's film, "Girl, Interrupted," portrays many incidences of treatments that are considered unsatisfactory to today's standards. The writer maintains that there have been many improvements in mental health treatment, yet some of the controversial procedures seen in this movie are still practiced. The writer notes that considering this was a privately run hospital, the treatment exceeded the dreadfulness of what went on in state hospitals. The writer maintains that for the sixties, the treatment seemed satisfactory, but looking back at it from today's standards helps us see the much needed advancements that have been made and will hopefully continue to be made.
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"Winona Ryder played a young woman named Susanna that is sent into the hospital after attempting suicide. She was depressed, suffered flashbacks, and claimed to see things. Her symptoms all seemed to start taking place during a transition from high school to independence. It is fairly common for people at this age to have problems coping with the realization of entering the real world. Her therapist quickly decides to send her away for institutionalization after just one session, instead of spending time talking out her problems. Shortly after arriving at the psychiatric hospital, the on campus therapist diagnosed her with Borderline Personality Disorder, a DSM-IV Axis II illness. Axis II illnesses are considered untreatable. Perhaps Susanna was misdiagnosed because upon exiting the psych ward, she was labeled as recovered. Misdiagnosing is a frequent problem with mental illnesses considering there is no biological test for the illness and there is an overemphasis on the patient's symptoms."
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Female Mental Health Issues in Toronto, 2002.
An overview of mental health issues among refugee women in Toronto.
5,150 words (approx. 20.6 pages), 38 sources, AU$ 297.95
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This paper asserts that mental health services for refugee and other immigrant women in Toronto, at the present time, are in need of improvement. A strong thread of my research has been trying to understand what might improve psychiatric care to better serve refugee women and also, distinct groups of refugee women within an extremely varied population.
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Psychiatric Nursing Effectiveness, 2008.
An analysis of the role and effectiveness of the mental health nurse in adult inpatient settings and the community.
1,681 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 86.95
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This paper examines the work of the mental health nurse in adult inpatient settings and the community. It specifically focuses on the effectiveness of the mental health nurse, based on her ability to achieve the goals of furthering client understanding, reduction of suicide and prevention of negative outcomes of hospitalization such as post-psychotic depression and post traumatic stress disorder. The paper discusses the role of the mental health nurse in maintaining the patient, in applying treatment and in monitoring progress.
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"The various studies show a high degree of acceptance of community-based psychiatric nursing as an alternative to more expensive and often onerous hospitalization, and how effective the intervention is deemed depends greatly on both the psychiatric problem being addressed and the specific treatment method undertaken. The approach is seen as effective in general terms, though some cases are more recalcitrant than others. How well trained the nurse practitioner may be is also an important variable, and numerous researchers suggest the need for a high degree of specific training for nurses undertaking this sort of practice, whether they be considered health nurses or mental health nurses as a basic role. Both types need training in psychiatric problems and how to treat them because both will encounter clients in need of treatment for mental problems in a community or home setting."
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Psychiatric Nurse Hildegard Peplau, 2006.
This paper discusses the life and contributions of Hildegard Peplau, awarded "Psychiatric Nurse of the Century".
1,690 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 86.95
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This paper explains that Hildegard Peplau transcended her traditional role as a nurse to show her superiors---male doctors---what was needed and what was lacking in the field of psychiatric nursing. The author describes Peplau's evolutionary theory of interpersonal relations between the psychiatric nurse and her patient, which encouraged nurses to discover their own competencies in seeking out what was healthy in the psychiatric patient. The paper relates that she was devoted to psychiatric nursing education, served on training committees of the National Institute of Mental Health and contributed to the development of policies for funding through the advisory boards of other governmental agencies.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Historical Background
Theory Development
Applications
Conclusion and Summary
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"Hildegard Peplau's career was grounded on a scholarly quest for knowledge and an overwhelming interest in the development of a theory upon which clinical actions could be undertaken. Her teaching was based on the acquisition of knowledge of established theory and the systematic development of theoretical concepts and processes from clinical observations, which could lead to the development of a nursing theory. She focused her specialty field on her pursuit of knowledge but was not limited to it. Her basic preoccupation was education."
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The Psychiatric Nurse, 2003.
A discussion of the role of the mental health nurse in theory and through the experiences of the author.
2,207 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 14 sources, MLA, AU$ 109.95
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This paper compares the experiences of the author through a placement as a psychiatric nurse with the theory as laid out in literature. It provides a history of the development of the role of the nurse from the first half of the 1800?s where nurses were seen as completing tasks that doctors either didn?t have time for and where considered an ?extension? of the doctor, rather than being in a profession of their own right. It also looks at present day views on the nursing role, behavourist theory in terms of the nursing role as well as the theraputic relationship with the patient.
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"Moving to the 20th century and onwards, nurses are now seen as part of a multidisciplinary team, rather than a continuation of the doctor. According to Evers (1977), there may be patients who need more than one intervention from a variety of professionals. For example, a patient may need the doctor to diagnose, the nurse to care for the physical and mental health needs, a physiotherapist for physical intervention of the body, and an occupational therapist for various activity work. This would explain why, as part of training, these disciplines study together. It is to train as part of a multidisciplinary team, and work as part of this team according to the Oxford Brookes University Student Guide, DipHE Mental Health Nursing (2002)."
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Psychiatric Nursing, 2008.
A review of two articles regarding the role of psychiatric nurses in the diagnosis and treatment of elderly psychiatric patients.
2,037 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 102.95
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This paper systematically reviews current literature regarding the lead role of psychiatric nurses in the diagnosis and treatment of elderly psychiatric patients. It reviews and discusses two articles for this purpose: "Effectiveness of a Nurse-Based Outreach Program for Identifying and Treating Psychiatric Illness in the Elderly" by P.V. Rabins, B.S. Black, R. Roca, P. German, M. McGuire, B. Robbins et al and "Does a Nurse-Led Mental Health Liaison Service for Older People Reduce Psychiatric Morbidity in Acute General Medical Wards? A Randomized Controlled Trial" by R. Baldwin, H. Pratt, H. Goring, A. Marriott and C. Roberts.
Table of Contents:
Description of the Topic
Search Strategy/ Overview of Search Strategy Findings
Review of Articles
Summary
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"These two studies exemplify the need for more improvisation in terms of health care delivery. These two approaches showcase the untapped potential of nursing professionals in the larger setting of public health. In spite of the prevalent shortage of nurses, professional development in terms of role expansion is essential in order to ensure that the profession does not fall into complacency. Both studies are potentially replicable with adjustments made in methodology according to the setting and population in question. It should also be noted that, while the main objective of these studies is treatment efficacy, subsequent studies should also focus on other aspects of health care such as the consequences of missed mental health surveillance (e.g. PATCH). While analyses of some demographic factors in both studies (e.g. ethnicity, marital status, educational attainment) may have magnified or lessened the statistical impact of the interventions, it may be prudent to replicate these studies in similar settings as well as other, needier ones."
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Psychiatric Nursing, 2002.
Discusses the role of the psychiatric nurse according to Betty Neuman's Systems Model.
1,802 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 0 sources, APA, AU$ 91.95
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This paper examines the paradigm of psychiatric nursing through the lens of Betty Neuman's Systems Model. Neuman believes that the demands and opportunities of nursing are unique because the nurse is the only medical professional who truly does care for the whole person, helping to alleviate all of the stresses that affect each individual. The paper shows that because nurses see their patients as "whole" people, by extension Neuman sees the profession of nursing as a set of actions that collectively assists individuals as well as their families to achieve and maintain a state of wellness. It examines how nursing, especially for the psychiatric nurse, requires that attention be given to all of those stressors that affect the patient as well as all of those stressors that affect the caregiver, i.e. the nurse.
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"Of all medical professionals, nurses as a group come closest to the ideal of treating the whole patient, addressing physical, emotional, psychological and even social concerns. This is especially true of psychiatric nurses who work to help patients address both the physical and cognitive symptoms of their conditions as well as to come to terms with the stigma attached to having a mental illness ? a stigma that often is applied as much by the patients to themselves as by others."
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Psychiatric Nursing, 2006.
An analysis of cultural diversity in psychiatric nursing from personal experience.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 56.95
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This paper reviews culturally responsive psychiatric nursing from a personal position viewpoint. It reviews various nursing theories, presents personal experiences and draws conclusions. In addition, it mentions a personal assessment with respect to risk and protective factors associate with culturally responsive nursing.
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"Cultural Diversity in Psychiatric Nursing According to Thomas (1983) hospitals are being held together very finitely by nurses. With the twenty first century now upon us, there is even a greater need to foster an environment wherein there exists a professional coalition amongst educators, industrial leaders, politicians, regulatory agencies, and medical organizations to assist the nursing profession with what may seem as an insurmountable task; namely, to combine nursing education and experience into a conceptual model of best fit practice for optimal patient care."
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Psychiatric Nursing, 2002.
A look at how psychiatric nursing deals with Irish culture bound syndrome.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 70.95
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A paper answering various questions on Irish culture bound syndrome in the light of Psychiatric Nursing.
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Psychiatric Nursing, 2005.
Examines two psychiatric nursing case studies, describing the evaluation and care required for each case.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 50.95
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This paper presents and examines two psychiatric case studies. The first one is a patient with anorexia nervosa, and the second one is a patient with schizophrenia. The nursing care is discussed for each case.
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"In order to appropriately care for this patient a psychiatric evaluation will be needed. It will be necessary to know the family history and the personal history to determine how long the eating disorder has been present and what may have caused it, e. g. traumatic event in her life. Initially, she needs re-hydrating to lower her BUN creatinine Hgb and Hct to within normal limits. An EEG should be performed to see if there is any brain damage from starvation..."
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Psychiatric Nursing, 2003.
Discusses nurse practitioners and victims of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 126.95
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Discusses theories of PTSD attributing its cause to an overwhelming trauma. Describes the condition. Discusses whether PCNs and PNPs are sufficiently trained to accurately diagnose PTSD.
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"PTSD and the Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
Introduction and Analysis of the Issue
Psychiatric nursing has been defined as that branch
of nursing concerned with the prevention and cure of mental disorders and their sequelae. It employs theories..."
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Registered Nurse vs. Nurse Practitioner, 2008.
A research paper exploring the process of transferring from a status of registered nurse to nurse practitioner.
2,825 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 134.95
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The paper defines and describes the duties, obligations and educational abilities of both a registered nurse and nurse practitioner in order to determine the motivations of nurses to transfer positions. The paper provides a literature review and concludes that a more in-depth analysis is necessary to truly assess a nurse's motivation for expressing interest in transferring to the role of nurse practitioner. The paper also shows the need for more studies on whether such a transfer will bring greater job satisfaction and motivation than if the nurse were to remain as a registered nurse.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Strengths & Weaknesses of the Concept
Discussions & Summary Conclusions
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"At present, there is a national crisis within the nursing industry. More and more, people are interested in becoming nurses. Nurses work in many capacities in clinics, community centers, hospitals and in private practice. However for some, there is no clear distinction between an R.N. and a Nurse Practitioner. Further, there is little data exploring the mechanisms through which a nurse may decide to pursue an advancing career, and what support if any he or she may receive in doing so. The purpose of this paper is to clarify the roles of these two positions, and assess which is most needed given the status of the nursing and healthcare industry in the United States today."
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Community Mental Health Nursing, 2004.
A study of the care given by nurses in mental health cases.
1,955 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 99.95
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This paper offers a review of the factors that may contribute to the chronically ill person maintaining or not maintaining adherence to prescibed treatment. Chronic mentally ill clients exert considerable energy avoiding loss of control. Both the therapeutic environment and the nurse-patient relationship are contextual factors furthering this goal. The paper looks at the important role played by the nurse in building a strong and reliable relationship with the mentally ill patient, in order to better adminster treatment.
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"In the last several years, there has been a growing concern for the plight of family caregivers of persons with chronic disease and disability. This focus arose primarily from recognition that chronic disease is becoming a greater problem in our society. In part, this problem is due to the advances in medical science and technology that have prolonged the lives of many chronically ill persons."
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