Restrictive practices continue to be used in mental health care despite increasing recognition of their harms and an international effort reduce ultimately eliminate use. The aim this qualitative study was explore nurses' views the potential elimination these practices. Nine focus groups were conducted with 44 nurses across Australia, data analysed using thematic analysis. Overall, expressed significant fear about restrictive saw themselves as being blamed for both use consequences should...

Abstract Empathy is a central component of nurse–consumer relationships. In the present study, we investigated how empathy developed and maintained when there conflict between nurses consumers, ways in which can be used to achieve positive outcomes. Through semistructured interviews, mental health ( n = 13) consumers recovery 7) reflected on specific situation where they had experienced empathy, as well contributed more generally working with nurses/consumers. Thematic analysis was analyse...

Abstract Absconding from acute psychiatric inpatient units is a significant issue with serious social, economic, and emotional costs. A qualitative study was undertaken to explore the experiences of people (n = 12) who had been held involuntarily under local mental health act in an Australian unit, absconded (or attempted abscond) during this time. The aim why abscond units, drawing on published work geography significance person–place encounter, particular concept ‘therapeutic landscapes’....

Abstract Peer support is increasingly provided as a component of mental health care, where people in recovery from problems use their lived experiences to provide those experiencing similar difficulties. In the present study, we explored evolution peer workers’ ( PSW ) occupational identities. A qualitative study was undertaken alongside pilot randomized, controlled trial for service users discharged hospital London, UK . Two focus groups were conducted with eight Semistructured interviews...

ABSTRACT This study explored the mediating influences of access to social activities, services, and health medical services on relationship between determinants health‐related quality life. A survey 602 adults was conducted in a regional area Australia. Participants completed measures health, life, indicated accessed over previous 18 months. Only activities mediated More specifically, engaging greater number adverse effects health. The supports as mechanism by which impact Therefore,...

E-learning allows delivery of education in many diverse settings and researchers have demonstrated it can be as effective learning conducted traditional face-to-face settings. However, there are particular practices skills needed the area providing patient self-management support (SMS), that may not achievable online. The aim this study was to compare three approaches training university students regarding preparation a Chronic Condition Self-Management Care Plan: 1) SMS training, 2) an...

Abstract Background Induction of labor, an increasingly common intervention, is often preceded by the application agent to “prime” or “ripen” cervix. We conducted a randomized controlled trial compare clinical, economic, and psychosocial outcomes inpatient outpatient cervical priming before induction labor. In this paper we present outcomes. Methods Women participating in two Australian metropolitan teaching hospitals completed questionnaires measure anxiety depression at enrollment, examine...

Unmet mental health care needs of older people (aged 65 and over) have been identified as a serious problem internationally, particularly in rural areas. In this study we explored the views social providers barriers to effective for region Australia.Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 participants from 13 organisations providing support Australia. A framework analysis approach was used thematically analyse data.Two main themes identified: 'Recognising Problem' 'Service...

Objective: Integrated care has been identified as means of managing the demands on healthcare budget while improving access to and quality services. It is particularly pertinent rural health services, which face limited specialist support This paper explores capacity three communities in South Australia deliver integrated mental for older people.Methods: Thirty-one interviews were conducted with local social service providers from health, community general practice, residential aged care,...

Abstract Introduction Social needs such as housing, employment, food, income and social isolation are having a significant impact on individuals, families communities. Individuals increasingly presenting to health settings with needs, which ill‐equipped address nonmedical needs. prescribing is systematic approach connecting the health, community sectors better improve wellbeing. interventions being implemented world‐wide. With variability in care systems internationally, it important that...

Despite the love that exists between children with disabilities and their parents positive contribution a disability make to families communities, caring for child can be difficult demanding parents, carers family. Their interaction many varied health professionals they encounter serve either ameliorate or exacerbate these difficulties. In this paper we report on qualitative needs analysis undertaken as part of project develop awareness resources generic (GHP). Data were collected through...

Risk assessment and management is a major component of contemporary mental health practice. in care exists within perspectives risk aversive practices care. This has led to much discussion about the best approach assessing possible risks posed by people with problems. In addition, researchers commentators have expressed concern that clinical practice being dominated managerial models at expense meeting patient's social needs. The purpose present study investigate multidisciplinary service....