Nurses' Views on Training Needs to Increase Provision of Primary Care for Consumers With Serious Mental Illness. Issue 3 (23rd August 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Happell, Brenda; Scott, David; Nankivell, Janette; Platania‐Phung, Chris
• Is Part Of: Perspectives in psychiatric care. Volume 49:Issue 3(2013:Jul.)
• Page Start: 210
• Page End: 217
• Publication Date: 2012-08-23
• Subjects: Psychiatric nursing -- Periodicals; Psychiatric nursing -- Research -- Periodicals; 616.890231
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-6163.2012.00351.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0031-5990

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p> <bold>PURPOSE: </bold> The study aims to ascertain nurses' views on their preparedness to provide physical health care, and their identified training needs.</p> <p> <bold>DESIGN AND METHODS: </bold> The study used a qualitative exploratory design. Thirty‐eight nurses working in a regional mental health setting participated in focus groups.</p> <p> <bold>FINDINGS: </bold> Three main themes were identified: (a) the need for physical healthcare training, (b) modes of training, (c) access to training, and (d) organizational commitment.</p> <p> <bold>PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: </bold> The philosophy and design of training must reflect workplace context, and take into account individual learning styles. Organizational support is crucial.</p> </abstract>