Editorial: The power threat meaning framework and forensic mental health settings

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 131-133
Author(s):  
Jo Ramsden
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Forensic Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Settings

Contact between victims and offenders in forensic mental health settings: An exploratory study

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 101630
Author(s):  
Mariëtte van Denderen ◽  
Nienke Verstegen ◽  
Vivienne de Vogel ◽  
Leida Feringa
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Forensic Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Settings

Implementation of individual placement and support (IPS) into community forensic mental health settings: Lessons learned

2018 ◽  
Vol 81 (6) ◽  
pp. 338-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Talbot ◽  
Yvonne Bird ◽  
Jo Russell ◽  
Karan Sahota ◽  
Justine Schneider ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Forensic Mental Health ◽  
Individual Placement And Support ◽  
National Health Service Trust ◽  
Mental Health Settings ◽  
Barriers To Implementation ◽  
Ips Model ◽  
Individual Placement

Introduction Assessment of the effectiveness of individual placement and support in forensic mental health settings is a relatively new field of research despite evidence demonstrating its effectiveness in generic mental health settings. Method IPS was implemented into a community forensic mental health setting within a large National Health Service trust in the United Kingdom over 6 months. Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research this paper describes the lessons learned from implementing individual placement and support into such settings. Results Our findings suggest that implementation of individual placement and support in forensic mental health settings is complex and requires robust planning and collaboration with internal and external agencies. Barriers to implementation included staff attitudes, difficulty engaging employers and lack of employment related performance indicators, and facilitators included the support of service managers and outside groups. Adaptations to the IPS model were made to address challenges encountered, including difficulty starting rapid job searches, concerns about stigma, lack of confidence, uncertainty around employment opportunities, offence restrictions and lack of interest from potential employers. Conclusion This paper adds to the limited literature in the field. Findings are relevant to practitioners and service providers who wish to implement individual placement and support services for people with mental disorder and offending histories.

Nurses’ views about unlicensed and off-license medicines in forensic mental health

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 194-202
Author(s):  
Camilla M. Haw ◽  
Jean H. Stubbs ◽  
Geoffrey L. Dickens
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Forensic Mental Health ◽  
Pragmatic Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Mental Health Nurses ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Unlicensed Medicines ◽  
Mental Health Settings ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – Use of off-license medicines in forensic mental health settings is common and unlicensed drugs are sometimes prescribed. Despite their responsibility for administering medicines little is known about how mental health nurses view these practices. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – In total, 50 mental health nurses working in low and medium secure adolescent and adult mental health wards were presented with a clinical vignette about administration of unlicensed and off-license medicines. Semi-structured interviews about their likely clinical response to, and feelings about, this practice were conducted. Interview data were subject to a thematic analysis. Findings – Analysis revealed six themes: status of unlicensed/off-label medicines; legality of administering unlicensed medicines; professional standards around administering unlicensed medicines; finding out more about unlicensed medicines; trusting medical colleagues; and decision making in uncertain cases. Practical implications – Forensic mental health nurses take a pragmatic approach to the practice of administering unlicensed medicines and most are aware of their professional responsibilities. Originality/value – This study provides the first evidence to inform the development of training for forensic mental health nurses about an issue that is common in forensic mental health practice.

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