{"title":"Call for Manuscripts-Special Issue on Bringing Generations Together: Holistic Wellness Across the Life Course.","authors":"Sandra Thomas","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2473279","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2473279","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"308-309"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143596887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Determining the Acceptability of Targeted Apps for High-Risk Alcohol Consumption in Nurses: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Adam Searby, Dianna Burr","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2414748","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2414748","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To determine the acceptability of targeted apps and provide recommendations for the implementation of and app addressing high risk alcohol use to nurses.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>A qualitative descriptive study design, using the Behavioural Change Wheel implementation framework.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Semi-structured interviews with 42 Australian nurses were subject to structural coding using the Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation (COM-B) model linked to the Behaviour Change Wheel. Qualitative data has been reported using the COREQ framework.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most participants agreed that targeted apps would appeal to nurses, provided specific design considerations were included. These considerations related to privacy and confidentiality, strategies to target the app to nurses across wide age and experience ranges and identified the need for a considered campaign to both launch the app and position it with existing interventions for high-risk alcohol use.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our findings indicate that a targeted app to reduce high-risk alcohol consumption could be acceptable to nurses, however the needs to include specific components suitable for nurses. We recommend further research into specific components of a targeted app, leading to a co-design process where nurses can determine app components and function.Summary of relevanceHigh-risk alcohol consumption has been shown to be an issue amongst nurses.Targeted apps have been shown to have an effect in addressing high-risk alcohol consumption among specific groups.However, consideration for privacy of data provided to the app must be considered, especially given the link between disciplinary action, loss of role identity, and nurse suicide.This paper indicates that nurses would accept a targeted app, subject to specific design considerations, particularly related to confidentiality.</p>","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"331-342"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142620662","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigating the Relationship between Burnout, Workload, and Imposter Syndrome for Mental Health Nurses in the UK.","authors":"Edward Langton, Eden Morley","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2438892","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2024.2438892","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the interrelationship between burnout, workload, and imposter syndrome among mental health nurses within the UK. Understanding their connections is crucial given the detrimental effects of these factors on workplace well-being. Despite extensive research on imposter syndrome in various healthcare professions, its exploration within nursing has been limited. This study aimed to address this gap by examining the relationships between these variables in a sample of registered mental health nurses. Correlational analyses revealed moderate to high levels of burnout, workload, and imposter syndrome among participants. While a significant positive correlation was found between burnout and workload, no significant associations were observed between burnout and imposter syndrome, or workload and imposter syndrome. These findings are discussed within the context of existing literature, and potential implications for future research are explored.</p>","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":"46 4","pages":"343-350"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143811473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kim Jørgensen, Kirstine Bro Jørgensen, Bengt Karlsson
{"title":"Cross-Sectoral Collaboration Between Mental Health Hospitals and Municipalities: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Kim Jørgensen, Kirstine Bro Jørgensen, Bengt Karlsson","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2478419","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2478419","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Cross-sectoral collaboration between mental health hospitals and municipalities addresses the multifaceted needs of individuals with mental health conditions. Recovery-oriented care emphasizes personal empowerment, holistic support, and integrated services. However, barriers to collaboration hinder effective service delivery. This scoping review explores how recovery-oriented approaches are integrated within collaborative practices and identifies key barriers and facilitators to cross-sectoral collaboration.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This review followed Arksey and O'Malley's framework, with systematic searches conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Web of Science. Studies published between 2012 and 2024 were included if they focused on cross-sectoral collaboration within a recovery-oriented framework. Data from 30 peer-reviewed articles were synthesized to identify themes related to barriers, facilitators, and best practices.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Barriers to collaboration included fragmented communication systems, cultural and professional differences, and power imbalances across sectors. Structural challenges, such as discrepancies in legislative and funding mechanisms, hindered integration. Successful models, such as Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Open Dialogue, demonstrated the potential of structured frameworks in overcoming barriers. User involvement emerged as a pivotal facilitator of meaningful collaboration but remains underutilized in practice.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Recovery-oriented care necessitates overcoming systemic and cultural barriers to develop integrated, person-centered approaches. Despite promising practices, gaps in understanding long-term outcomes and user perspectives persist, highlighting the need for further research.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Effective collaboration between mental health hospitals and municipalities is fundamental to delivering recovery-oriented care. Future research should explore standardized metrics, enhance user involvement, and assess the scalability of successful models to strengthen integration.</p>","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143709813","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lee Smith, Tony Heyward, Kerri Arcus, Mel Hargaden, Catherine Fuller, Tane Rangihuna
{"title":"Moral Injury in Nurses New to Mental Health: An Exploratory New Zealand Study.","authors":"Lee Smith, Tony Heyward, Kerri Arcus, Mel Hargaden, Catherine Fuller, Tane Rangihuna","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2475355","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2025.2475355","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In 2023, a collaborative research project was designed to explore a purposive sample of new graduate mental health nurses' experiences of moral injury. The project aimed to examine the participants' experiences of moral injury, identify the types of moral injury experienced and to use findings to enhance the content on professional resiliency in a postgraduate nursing programme. A qualitative research design was employed, with two focus groups and an individual interview conducted. Due to limited understandings of the term moral injury, the research team initially decided the study had failed to meet the aims and objectives. Nevertheless, after detailed comments from a conscientious reviewer, we revisited our results and realised that the participants had discussed moral distress and injury in their workplaces. This article explores a sample of new to mental health practice nurses' experiences of moral injury, while also exploring the researchers' evolving understandings of the term over the course of the project. Ideally documenting our experiences may help others who are relatively new to studying moral injury in nursing cohorts, particularly those in mental health.</p>","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143673172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Leadership with a Learning-Oriented Relationship Supports Nursing Staff in a Changed Approach Towards Health.","authors":"Annette Björk, Kristofer Björk, Ylva Rönngren","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2475359","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2025.2475359","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Managers in psychiatric outpatient care may play a crucial role in motivating staff to adopt new approaches, often navigating challenges such as organisational resistance and the complexities of the care environment. This study describes managers' experiences motivating staff to adopt a new approach by implementing a lifestyle program for individuals with mental illness in an outpatient psychiatric setting. Interviews with seven managers revealed an overarching theme of a \"learning-oriented relationship,\" emphasising the importance of mutual engagement and staff development. The findings highlight that building relationships and prioritising staff development enhance engagement and facilitate meaningful change. A learning-focused leadership style-marked by inspiration, support, and trust-emerged as a key driver of sustainable change and the adoption of health-promoting practices. This leadership approach may not only aid the implementation of new initiatives but also foster a workplace culture grounded in collaboration, growth, and shared purpose. The study also underscores the importance of training managers in frameworks like Self-Determination Theory, focusing on inspirational motivation and personalised support. Embodying genuine care managers can create an empowering environment that enables staff to embrace and sustain new practices. Future research should explore perspectives to refine strategies for implementation in complex healthcare settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143673900","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Examining the Long-Term Impacts of Psychotropic Drugs and Considerations for People Discontinuing Treatment.","authors":"Timothy Wand","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2476156","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2476156","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Psychotropic drugs dominate the mental healthcare landscape. This is despite contention over their proposed mechanism of action, concerns for their adverse effects, and questionable effectiveness, especially over the long term. Mental health nurses are routinely involved in administering psychotropic drugs, observing for and managing adverse effects, and providing information and support to people prescribed these agents. This critique explores the current understanding of the mechanism of action for psychotropic drugs, evidence for their effectiveness, adverse effect burden and implications for long term use. The role of mental health nurses in deprescribing and supporting people to discontinue treatment is considered.</p>","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143673889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How Young Widows and Widowers Experience Grief More Than Two Years Following the Death of Their Spouse: An Integrative Review.","authors":"Kathryn Kazoleas, Shelley Spurr, Jill Bally, Shelley Peacock","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2475354","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2025.2475354","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Grieving the loss of a spouse as a young adult is unthinkable to many, yet a reality for some. Little is known about the grief of young widow(er)s, age 45 and under, and how it is experienced when moving forward in their forever changed lives, several years following the death of a spouse.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>An integrative review was conducted to develop an understanding of what is currently known about the long-term experiences of grief in the young widowed population.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four themes emerged: (1) Losing More Than a Spouse; (2) Embracing Personal Change and Growth; (3) Maintaining a Lasting Relationship; and, (4) Enduring Grief.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings provide a foundational understanding of how grief is experienced several years following a death, and support future research in this domain. This valuable information can be used to inform the education and practices of nurses, and other health-care professionals who support bereaved individuals.</p>","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143673896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"\"I'm a Flower in Concrete\": A Qualitative Analysis of the Language, Culture, and Identity of African American Women Dementia Caregivers During a Pandemic: Part 3.","authors":"Shanae Rhodes, Pamela Recto, Janna Lesser","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2476159","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2025.2476159","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143657112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Catherine Hungerford, Robert Batterbee, Karen Heslop
{"title":"Presence in Mental Health Nursing.","authors":"Catherine Hungerford, Robert Batterbee, Karen Heslop","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2476157","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2025.2476157","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143657131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}