scholarly journals Reflections on the Impact of Mental Health Ward Staff Training in Race Equality and Values-Based Practice

2020 ◽  
pp. 379-389
Author(s):  
Kim Woodbridge-Dodd ◽  
Evette A. Hunkins-Hutchinson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Staff Training ◽  
The Other ◽  
Ward Staff ◽  
Independent Evaluation ◽  
High Achieving ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Considerable Experience

AbstractIn this chapter, the authors reflect on a project they ran a few years ago that combined race equality with values-based practice training for the staff on a high-achieving mental health ward. One author (KWD, who is white) organised the project in her role as operational manager. She also ran the values-based practice part of the training drawing on her considerable experience in this area. The other author (EH, who is black) carried out an independent evaluation of the project drawing on her experience with both values-based practice and race equality in mental health. Notable is the extent of the differences between them in their pre-project expectations and in their initial understandings of the experiences of the participants. In resolving these differences, they come to a number of shared conclusions about how future projects of this kind might be run.

scholarly journals Substance misuse brief interventions during psychiatric hospital admissions

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2/3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hermine L Graham ◽  
Emma Jean Griffith ◽  
Alex Copello ◽  
Max Birchwood
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Substance Misuse ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Ward Staff ◽  
Inpatient Ward ◽  
The Impact

Purpose To provide a summary of the principles, theories and basic components of a recently developed brief integrated motivational intervention (BIMI) for working with individuals experience co-ccurring severe mental health and substance use problems in inpatient settings, including the outcomes of a feasiblity randomised controlled trial (RCT). There are greater financial costs and a negative impact on functioning associated with psychiatric admissions for people who experience co-occurring severe mental heath and substance misuse problems. In addition, their engagement in treatment is often problematic. Design/methodology/approach The BIMI described was evaluated via a feasibility RCT that assessed whether the opportunity to discuss use of substances whilst on an inpatient ward represented an opportunity to engage inpatients in thinking about their use and the impact it has on their mental health. Findings The BIMI is delivered in short burst sessions of 15-30 minutes over a two-week period adopting a simple 3-step approach that can be delivered by routine ward staff. It incorporates an assessment of substance use, mental health and motivation followed by personalised feedback, a focus on increasing awareness of the impact on mental health and development of goals and a change plan. The intervention has been shown to lead to higher levels of engagement in clients exploration of substance use and the impact on mental health. Findings suggest both staff and inpatients found the intervention feasible and acceptable. Originality/value Routine ward staff were trained to deliver a brief intervention to inpatients during an acute hospital admission.

scholarly journals Covid-19 effects on the workload of Iranian healthcare workers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esmail Shoja ◽  
Vahideh Aghamohammadi ◽  
Hadi Bazyar ◽  
Hamed Rezakhani Moghaddam ◽  
Khadijeh Nasiri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Other ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Task Load ◽  
Nasa Tlx ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the workload and mental health of Iranian medical staff using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and NASA -Task Load Index (NASA-TLX) Questionnaire between March and April 2020, respectively.Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted from March 5th to April 5th, 2020. To evaluate the workload and mental health of participants NASA-TLX and GHQ-12 online questionnaires were distributed. Data were entered into software SPSS (Version 23) and T-test, ANOVA, Regression methods were used for data analysis.Results: Health workers who encountered COVID- 19 patients, were subjected to more task load compared to those who had no contact with COVID- 19 patients at the workplace (p<0.001). In terms of the subscale score of NASA-TLX, nurses had more scores in mental pressure, physical pressure, time pressure(temporal), and frustration compared to the other jobs (p<0.05). Moreover, nurses had significantly more workload compared to the other jobs.Conclusions: Type of job, the shift of work, educational level, and facing COVID-19 affected the score of NASA-TLX. NASA-TLX scores were higher in nursing compared to the scores of other health staff groups. The results of this study indicate that the scores of NASA-TLX and GHQ-12 among staff who had contact with COVID-19 patients were significantly higher than those who did not face COVID-19 patients. We suggested that a comprehensive assistance should be provided to support the well-being of healthcare workers especially nurses and healthcare workers who treated COVID-19 patients.

Delivery of a mainstreaming treatment model towards co-existing difficulties: a brief exploration of practitioners’ understanding, views and reported experiences

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-115
Author(s):  
Christian Guest ◽  
Tom A.C Chrisp
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Dual Diagnosis ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Direct Access ◽  
Treatment Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Independent Evaluation ◽  
Problematic Substance ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the delivery of a mainstreaming model within a public sector, mental health (National Health Service (NHS)) organisation. The model promotes the inclusivity of a spectrum of presentations from co-existing moderate anxiety and depression to severe mental disorder (psychosis) and problematic substance and alcohol use. Design/methodology/approach – This paper introduces the delivery of three collective approaches, termed the “three essential elements” to support a mainstreaming treatment model, facilitated by a “Dual Diagnosis Lead”. The model encompasses; a “direct access” referral pathway, joint collaboration with practitioners and the delivery of a “Dual Diagnosis” training programme. An independent evaluation was commissioned to explore eight mental health and substance misuse practitioners’ views and experiences in relation to the impact of the mainstreaming model. This paper also considers feedback from 230 course participants attending a one day “Dual Diagnosis” training programme. Findings – This paper suggests that practitioners may benefit from the implementation of the mainstreaming approach and the delivery of this approach could be moving “Dual Diagnosis” interventions closer to mainstream practice. Research limitations/implications – The limitations of the mainstreaming model are acknowledged in relation to the generalisation of practitioners’ views and reported experiences. Originality/value – This paper offers a description of the delivery of a mainstreaming model involving the “three essential elements”. The model provides a useful insight and demonstrates the possibilities which may be achieved when attempting to implement a mainstreaming treatment approach within mainstream mental health and drug and alcohol services.

scholarly journals Covid-19 effects on the workload of Iranian healthcare workers

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Esmail Shoja ◽  
Vahideh Aghamohammadi ◽  
Hadi Bazyar ◽  
Hamed Rezakhani Moghaddam ◽  
Khadijeh Nasiri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Other ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Task Load ◽  
Nasa Tlx ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background In this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the workload and mental health of Iranian medical staff using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and NASA -Task Load Index (NASA-TLX) Questionnaire between March and April 2020, respectively. Methods The present cross-sectional study was conducted from March 5th to April 5th, 2020. To evaluate the workload and mental health of participants NASA-TLX and GHQ-12 online questionnaires were distributed. Data were entered into software SPSS (Version 23) and T-test, ANOVA, Regression methods were used for data analysis. Results Health workers who encountered COVID- 19 patients, were subjected to more task load compared to those who had no contact with COVID- 19 patients at the workplace (p <  0.001). In terms of the subscale score of NASA-TLX, nurses had more scores in mental pressure, physical pressure, time pressure (temporal), and frustration compared to the other jobs (p <  0.05). Moreover, nurses had significantly more workload compared to the other jobs. Conclusions Type of job, the shift of work, educational level, and facing COVID-19 affected the score of NASA-TLX. NASA-TLX scores were higher in nursing compared to the scores of other health staff groups. The results of this study indicate that the scores of NASA-TLX and GHQ-12 among staff who had contact with COVID-19 patients were significantly higher than those who did not face COVID-19 patients. We suggested that a comprehensive assistance should be provided to support the well-being of healthcare workers especially nurses and healthcare workers who treated COVID-19 patients.

scholarly journals Covid-19 effects on the workload of Iranian healthcare workers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esmail Shoja ◽  
Vahideh Aghamohammadi ◽  
Hadi Bazyar ◽  
Hamed Rezakhani Moghaddam ◽  
Khadijeh Nasiri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Time Pressure ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Subscale Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Other ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nasa Tlx ◽  
The Impact

Abstract BackgroundIn this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the workload and mental health of Iranian medical staffs using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and NASA-TLX Questionnaire between March and April 2020, respectively.MethodsThe present cross-sectional study was conducted from March 5th to April 5th, 2020. Three online questionnaires (NASA-TLX, GHQ-12, and demographic) were distributed. Data were entered into software SPSS (Version 23) and T-test, ANOVA, Regression methods were used for data analysis.ResultsHealth workers who encountered COVID- 19 patients, were subjected to more task load compared to those who had no contact with COVID- 19 patients at the workplace (p<0.001). In terms of the subscale score of NASA-TLX, nurses had more scores in mental pressure, physical pressure, time pressure(temporal), and frustration compared to the other jobs (p<0.05). Moreover, nurses had significantly more workload compared to the other jobs.ConclusionsType of job, the shift of work, educational level, and facing COVID-19 affected the score of NASA-TLX. Generally, NASA-TLX scores were higher in nursing compared to the scores of other health staff groups. The results of this study indicate that the total workload and mental health levels of those staff who had contact with COVID-19 patients were significantly higher than those who did not face COVID-19 patients.

scholarly journals The Realpolitik of Values-Based Practice: An Introduction to Part VI, Reflections

2020 ◽  
pp. 367-377
Author(s):  
Bill Fulford
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Shared Decision ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Ward Staff ◽  
Mental Health Practice ◽  
Racial Boundaries ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Positive Experiences ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThe three chapters in this Part reflect on their authors’ respective experiences of the challenges presented by the realpolitik of implementing projects in values-based practice. The challenges reflect the ‘3 Rs’ of values-based practice by which (as described in our concluding chapter 47, “Co-writing Values: What We Did and Why We Did It”) we have been guided in developing this book: Raising awareness, chapter 44, “Reflections on the Impact of Mental Health Ward Staff Training in Race Equality and Values-Based Practice”, a project combining race equality training and values-based practice for ward staff; Recognition, chapter 45, “Connecting Patients, Practitioners and Regulators in Supporting Positive Experiences and Processes of Shared Decision-Making in Osteopathy: A Case Study in Co-production”, a project in positive practice bringing together regulators, clinicians and patients; and Respect, chapter 46, “Beyond the Colour Bar: Sharing Narratives in Order to Promote a Clearer Understanding of Mental Health Issues Across Cultural and Racial Boundaries”, a project aimed at getting beyond the colour bar between white and black in mental health diagnosis. The chapter concludes with a note on the significance of the resources available from a culturally enriched form of values-based mental health practice for meeting the challenges of implementation.

The Categorization of Ethnic Stereotypes by University Counselors

1981 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Manuel Casas ◽  
Bruce E. Wampold ◽  
Donald R. Atkinson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
The Other ◽  
Ethnic Stereotypes ◽  
Well Differentiated ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of cognitive organizational factors on stereotyping. Using a free-sort task, it was found that university counselors tend to form constellations of stereotypes that correspond to specific ethnic groups. Although there was a tendency not to differentiate Anglo and Asian American stereotypes, Chicano stereotypes were well differentiated from the other two groups. Implications for research and the provision of mental health services are discussed.

The Mental Health and Social Exclusion European Network

2000 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 245-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigi Leonori ◽  
Manuel Muñoz ◽  
Carmelo Vázquez ◽  
José J. Vázquez ◽  
Mary Fe Bravo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
European Union ◽  
Social Exclusion ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
World Federation ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Capital Cities ◽  
Homeless Mentally Ill ◽  
The Impact

This report concerns the activities developed by the Mental Health and Social Exclusion (MHSE) Network, an initiative supported by the Mental Health Europe (World Federation of Mental Health). We report some data from the preliminary survey done in five capital cities of the European Union (Madrid, Copenhagen, Brussels, Lisbon, and Rome). The main aim of this survey was to investigate, from a mostly qualitative point of view, the causal and supportive factors implicated in the situation of the homeless mentally ill in Europe. The results point out the familial and childhood roots of homelessness, the perceived causes of the situation, the relationships with the support services, and the expectations of future of the homeless mentally ill. The analysis of results has helped to identify the different variables implicated in the social rupture process that influences homelessness in major European cities. The results were used as the basis for the design of a more ambitious current research project about the impact of the medical and psychosocial interventions in the homeless. This project is being developed in 10 capital cities of the European Union with a focus on the program and outcome evaluation of the health and psychosocial services for the disadvantaged.

Public Mental Health on the Other Side of the Atlantic

1992 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 329-330
Author(s):  
Richard H. Price
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
The Other

Emic Perspectives on the Impact of Armed Conflict on Children's Mental Health in Northern Sri Lanka

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wietse Tol ◽  
Fiona Thomas ◽  
Anavarathan Vallipuram ◽  
Sambasivamoorthy Sivayokan ◽  
Mark Jordans ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Armed Conflict ◽  
Children’S Mental Health ◽  
Children's Mental Health ◽  
The Impact
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