Mental & Neurological Health 2005: Case study of a mental health nurse prescriber

2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 3-3
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Nurse ◽  
Nurse Prescribing ◽  
Health Nurse

Smith M and Hemingway S. Developing as a nurse prescriber in mental health care: a case study. Nurse Prescribing 2005; 3(3): 125–130.

scholarly journals Promoting Access Through Integrated Mental Health Care Education

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karan Kverno
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Care Nurse ◽  
Primary Care Nurse ◽  
Mental Health Nurse ◽  
Health Nurse ◽  
Integrated Mental Health

Mental disorders are the leading cause of non-communicable disability worldwide. Insufficient numbers of psychiatrically trained providers and geographic inequities impair access. To close this treatment gap, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for the integration of mental health services with primary care. A new innovative online program is presented that increases access to mental health education for primary care nurse practitioners in designated mental health professional shortage areas. To create successful and sustainable change, an overlapping three-phase strategy is being implemented. Phase I is recruiting and educating primary care nurse practitioners to become competent and certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners. Phase II is developing partnerships with state and local agencies to identify and support the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner education and clinical training. Phase III is sustaining integrated mental health care services through the development of nurse leaders who will participate in interdisciplinary coalitions and educate future students.

Review and analysis of the Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda Happell ◽  
Chris Platania-Phung
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
National Level ◽  
Incentive Program ◽  
Manual Search ◽  
Mental Health Nurse ◽  
People With Mental Illness ◽  
Health Nurse

Objective The aim of the present study was to review and synthesise research on the Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program (MHNIP) to ascertain the benefits and limitations of this initiative for people with mental illness, general practitioners, mental health nurses and the wider community. Methods An electronic and manual search was made of the research literature for MHNIP in May 2017. Features of studies, including cohorts and findings, were tabulated and cross-study patterns in program processes and outcomes were closely compared. Results Seventeen reports of primary research data have been released. Triangulation of data from different cohorts, regions and design show that the program has been successful on the primary objectives of increased access to primary mental health care, and has received positive feedback from all major stakeholders. Although the program has been broadly beneficial to consumer health, there are inequities in access for people with mental illness. Conclusions The MHNIP greatly benefits the health of people with mental illness. Larger and more representative sampling of consumers is needed, as well as intensive case studies to provide a more comprehensive and effective understanding of the benefits and limitations of the program as it evolves with the establishment of primary health networks. What is known about the topic? The MHNIP is designed to increase access to mental health care in primary care settings such as general practice clinics. Studies have reported favourable views about the program. However, research is limited and further investigation is required to demonstrate the strengths and limitations of the program. What does this paper add? All studies reviewed reported that the MHNIP had positive implications for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Qualitative research has been most prevalent for mental health nurse views and research on Health of the Nation Outcome Scale scores for recipients of the program. There is more research on system dimensions than on person-centred care. Mental health consumers, carers and families have been neglected in the establishment, engagement and evaluation of the MHNIP. What are the implications for practitioners? A more systematic, national-level research program into the MHNIP is required that is centred more on the experiences of people with mental illness.

Transitioning Concussion Care to Mental Health Care: A Case Study of an Elite Athlete

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-144
Author(s):  
Natalie S. Sherry ◽  
Abigail Feder ◽  
Raymond Pan ◽  
Shawn R. Eagle ◽  
Anthony P. Kontos
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Biopsychosocial Model ◽  
Elite Athlete ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Health Changes ◽  
Memory Problems ◽  
Treatment Focus

Athletes with recent concussion experience a constellation of physical (e.g., headache, nausea), cognitive (e.g., memory problems, difficulty concentrating), sleep, and emotional (e.g., anxiety, depressed mood) symptoms after injury. Mental health changes may also be a product of typical maturation in adolescents/young adults, making mood disruption difficult to disentangle from concussion sequelae. In this case study, we present the case of a high-achieving 18-year-old female rower whose concussion clinical trajectory exhibits this type of difficulty. Specifically, we provide a detailed chronological summary of the athlete’s visits with a multidisciplinary concussion team. We highlight in this case study (a) an individualized, biopsychosocial model of concussion care and (b) subtle aspects of her clinical presentation that led the clinical team to transition her treatment focus from concussion specific to formal mental health care.

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