Mental health support in general care settings: An exploratory study into factors that influence nurses in meeting patient’s needs

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Mental health support in general care settings: An exploratory study into factors that influence nurses in meeting patient’s needs

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It is estimated that thirty to sixty five percent of patients within general care settings have specific mental health needs that do not always get addressed. These may be related to minor mental health problems, pre-existing mental disorder or illnesses that may develop during the course of inpatient care. Nurses are the largest professional healthcare group to provide direct and indirect care, and are in a unique position to be able to assess and assist a person who may be suffering from a ...

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Research paper

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Thesis

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2008

Creator

Pack, Justine

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https://hdl.handle.net/10652/6597

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New Zealand / registered nurses / patient mental health / patient support / holistic care / influences / surveys / Health sciences / Nursing / Acute care

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