The views of community mental health nurses on their role in the physical healthcare of people with serious mental illness

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The views of community mental health nurses on their role in the physical healthcare of people with serious mental illness

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People with serious mental illness (SMI) have higher morbidity and mortality rates than the general population, but often receive substandard physical healthcare. The literature suggests community mental health nurses (CMHNs) are in a prime position to address the physical healthcare needs of these clients. The aim of this study is to explore CMHNs' views on their role in the physical healthcare of people with SMI. The purpose is to encourage CMHNs and others to reflect on CMHNs' role in the ...

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Research paper

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Thesis

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2015

Creator

Wiffin, Lyn

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https://hdl.handle.net/10652/6371

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New Zealand / community mental health nurses (CMHN) / serious mental illness / physical healthcare / roles / interviews / Health sciences / Nursing / Mental health nursing

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