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{"title":"Information-Knowledge-Attitude-Practice Model in Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Behaviours of Adolescence and Young Adults With Major Depressive Disorder: Randomised Controlled Trials","authors":"Liangliang Tan,&nbsp;Zhengdi Lin,&nbsp;Yuhua Zhang,&nbsp;Nan Sun,&nbsp;Qiu Ding,&nbsp;HaiXia Feng,&nbsp;Wenhao Jiang,&nbsp;Yonggui Yuan","doi":"10.1111/jpm.13154","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jpm.13154","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is considered a cathartic approach to reducing negative emotions; repeated occurrences increase the risk of suicide. Applying an information-knowledge-attitude-practice (IKAP) model might help patients establish effective and sustainable ways to express negative emotions and cope with difficulties, reducing NSSI.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We explored an IKAP-based intervention on NSSI among adolescents and young adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of 120 adolescent and young adult patients with MDD who reported NSSI were recruited from January to December 2021. Using stratified randomisation, the participants were randomly divided into a balanced control group (usual treatment) and intervention group (IKAP intervention). The Cognitive Emotion Scale, NSSI, and handling of dangerous items were assessed pre- and post-intervention.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Post-intervention, the intervention group had significantly lower NSSI, were more likely to give up dangerous items, and indicated better cognitive-emotional regulation than the control group (all <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The IKAP model significantly improved NSSI-related outcomes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Implication for Practice</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The IKAP model could improve patients' cognitive-emotional regulation more than traditional health education, enabling patients to participate more actively in disease management, learn problem-solving skills, reduce negative emotions, actively cooperate with ward safety management practices, and reduce NSSI.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Trial Registration</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>ChiCTR registration number: ChiCTR2100050317</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":50076,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing","volume":"32 3","pages":"766-773"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143383842","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":"Task Profiles of Academically Qualified Psychiatric Nurses in Germany: Results of a Cluster Analysis","authors":"Stefan Scheydt,&nbsp;André Nienaber,&nbsp;Martin Holzke","doi":"10.1111/jpm.13153","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jpm.13153","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>As little clarity exists regarding the roles of academically qualified nurses in Germany it is not certain that nurses who call themselves “nursing experts” actually perform the tasks of a nursing expert or APN. An important aspect of the present “Study on the situation of academically qualified nurses in psychiatric care contexts in Germany” (AkaPP study) was therefore to identify profiles or clusters based on the tasks and activities performed by academically qualified psychiatric nurses in Germany.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To identify possible clusters of academically qualified psychiatric nurses working in direct care practice, nursing development or nursing research positions in relation to their self-described tasks and activities.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Data were collected via an online survey between August and November 2020. The target group of the study was academically qualified nurses in Germany working in a psychiatric-psychosocial healthcare institution. The group of interest for the analysis was the subgroup of nurses in a “direct care and scientific nursing role” (academically qualified nurses working in direct patient care, nursing development or nursing research positions; <i>n</i> = 105 valid cases). A hierarchical cluster analysis was carried out using the Ward method on the basis of the tasks and activities described by the participants in the questionnaire. The identified clusters were described in terms of descriptive statistics against the background of previously defined content characteristics and compared for noticeable differences. Reporting was performed according to the STROBE checklist.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Cluster analysis revealed the following seven clusters of academically prepared nurses: (1) Practice Development and Consultative Expertise, (2) Basic Nursing Practice, (3) Advanced Practice Development and Nursing Research, (4) Specialised and Expanded Psychiatric Nursing Practice, (5) Basic Psychiatric Nursing Practice, (6) Direct Patient Care and Basic Practice Development and (7) Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Practice.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion and Implications for Practice</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The clusters identified provide a nuanced understanding of the roles of graduate psychiatric nurses in Germany. This insight helps to tailor staffing structures and training programs to the needs of psychiatric care","PeriodicalId":50076,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing","volume":"32 3","pages":"753-765"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jpm.13153","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143365905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"‘Nursing Students' Attitudes Towards Mental Illness: A Multi-National Comparison’","authors":"Sari Luthfiyah,&nbsp;Wannarat Lawang,&nbsp;Fathimath Shifaza","doi":"10.1111/jpm.13151","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jpm.13151","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50076,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing","volume":"32 3","pages":"751-752"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142973046","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":"Outpatient Mental Health Nurses' Experiences of Suicide Follow-Up Interventions: A Qualitative Interview Study","authors":"Sally Hultsjö,&nbsp;Henrika Jormfeldt,&nbsp;Ester Allstrin,&nbsp;Andreas Karlsson","doi":"10.1111/jpm.13150","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jpm.13150","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide. Following a suicide attempt, many patients receive suicide follow-up interventions (SFI) from outpatient mental health care services, where outpatient mental health nurses play a crucial role. There is an urgent need to raise awareness of improvements and opportunities for development in this aspect of care to gain insights into potential areas for improvement and opportunities for development.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To investigate outpatient mental health nurses' experiences of SFI.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A qualitative interview study was conducted with 10 outpatient mental health nurses. Conventional content analysis was used to analyse the data.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Three categories emerged: connecting with and understanding suicidal patients, being dependent on adequate conditions for SFI, and feeling competent but vulnerable in SFI.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Providing structured training for nurses to address patients with particularly challenging conditions is vital, as SFI entails complex and challenging situations. Training that incorporates proven methods from other interventions, involving the expertise of those with lived experience, employers, and academics, can offer significant advantages. Promoting increased collaboration can enhance the safety of assessments.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Implications for Practice</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Team-based SFI can enhance suicide follow-up intervention services in psychiatric outpatient care.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":50076,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing","volume":"32 3","pages":"740-750"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jpm.13150","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142928611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Treatment Adherence, Internalised Stigma and Recovery Among Individuals Diagnosed With Schizophrenia in Eastern Turkey","authors":"Cemile Hurrem Ayhan,&nbsp;Mehmet Cihad Aktas,&nbsp;Sakine Aktas,&nbsp;Mehmet Sinan Keskiner","doi":"10.1111/jpm.13149","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jpm.13149","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction and Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aimed to assess the relationship between treatment adherence, internalised stigma, recovery and the mediating effect of internalised stigma on these relations in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study was conducted using a cross-sectional design. A purposive sample of 107 individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia receiving psychiatric outpatient care at outpatient clinics and community mental health services (CMHC) affiliated with SBU Van research and education hospital was recruited for this study. The data were collected by the following tools: sociodemographic data questionnaire, the internalised stigma in mental illnesses scale, the medication adherence rating scale and recovery assessment scale.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study participants reported low levels of treatment adherence, high levels of internalised stigma and moderate levels of recovery. Furthermore, we found a weak negative correlation between internalised stigma and treatment adherence. There was a moderate negative correlation between internalised stigma and recovery. Additionally, it was found that internalised stigma has fully mediating effect on the relation between treatment adherence and recovery.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Implications for Practice</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The results of this study can guide mental health nurses in developing tailored interventions and support programmes to improve this population's treatment adherence, recovery and overall mental health outcomes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":50076,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing","volume":"32 3","pages":"728-739"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142878540","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":"Quantitative Data Quality Assurance, Analysis and Presentation","authors":"Paul Slater,&nbsp;Felicity Hasson","doi":"10.1111/jpm.13143","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jpm.13143","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Quantitative data quality assurance is the systematic process and procedures used to ensure the accuracy, consistency, reliability, and integrity of data throughout the research process. Effective quality assurance helps identify and correct errors, reduce biases, and ensure the data meets the standards needed for analysis and reporting. This paper provides an overview of key issues to consider when working with data and reporting findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":50076,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing","volume":"32 3","pages":"723-727"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jpm.13143","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Influence of Early Maladaptive Schemas on Recovery and Psychological Capital in Borderline Personality Disorder Clients: Findings From Rural Dwelling Sample","authors":"Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta,&nbsp;Mira Naguib Abdelrazek Elfar,&nbsp;Alzahraa Abdel Aziz Omar Abdel Rahman,&nbsp;Rasha Salah Eweida","doi":"10.1111/jpm.13148","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jpm.13148","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Early maladaptive schemas (EMSs) are among the key vulnerability factors explaining the development and persistence of symptoms in borderline personality disorder (BPD). Furthermore, it was suggested that EMSs might impact recovery-related outcomes, including psychological and recovery capital, among individuals with BPD.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To investigate the relationship among EMSs, psychological and recovery capital in individuals with BPD disorder.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A descriptive correlational research design was conducted in Minya Outpatients' Psychiatric Hospital Clinic, using the Young Schema Questionnaire–Short Form (YSQ-S2), Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ) and Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS) to collect data from 200 individuals with BPD.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Result</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The findings suggest that EMSs significantly correlated with the total psychological and recovery capital scores (0.119, 0.024 and −0.025, 0.05). Moreover, linear regression analyses exhibit that EMSs, regarding social isolation failure and vulnerability to harm, are significant negative predictors of recovery capital (<i>t</i> = −2.760, <i>p</i> = 0.006 and <i>t</i> = −3.919, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001, respectively).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Implication</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The complex interplay between EMSs and recovery-related outcomes provides valuable insights for planning and implementing structured psychotherapeutic interventions based on specific schema patterns. Our existing findings can also serve as a valuable reference for mental health nursing in clinical practice by enhancing their understanding of the underlying causes of maladaptive behaviours commonly seen in BPD, allowing them to tailor patient-centred care interventions and thereby reduce the risk of relapse.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":50076,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing","volume":"32 3","pages":"699-711"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142848013","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":"Effectiveness Study of a Cultural Adaptation of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy-Based Application for Depressive Symptoms in College Students: A Randomised Controlled Trial","authors":"Yueh-Hsiu Lin,&nbsp;Chia-Yi Wu,&nbsp;Bih-Shya Gau,&nbsp;Cheng-Han Lin,&nbsp;Hsiu-Yu Ho,&nbsp;Meei-Fang Lou","doi":"10.1111/jpm.13146","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jpm.13146","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Studies on mental health applications among college students lack empirical evidence regarding mobile application usage's intensity, duration and frequency.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)-based mobile application in ameliorating depressive symptoms among college students.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A randomised controlled trial was conducted at three universities. Undergraduates aged ≥ 20 years with self-reported depressive symptoms were recruited and randomly assigned to the control and intervention groups. The outcomes include changes in depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation, help-seeking attitudes and emotional self-awareness at 4 (T1), 8 (T2) and 12 (T3) weeks. An intention-to-treat analysis was conducted.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Of the 91 participants, 46 in the intervention group exhibited a significant decline in depressive symptoms at T1 and lower patterns of symptom changes at T2 and T3. No significant differences were observed in the other outcomes; however, higher help-seeking attitude, emotional self-awareness and lower suicidal ideation after T0 were observed for those who used the application for 12 weeks.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The advantages of a brief application-based intervention to promote college students' psychological health are outlined.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Implications</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>School nursing managers could use the application to improve the college mental health systems and support collegial teacher–student relationships.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Recommendations</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Further studies should enhance application usage to manage depressive symptoms.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Trial Registration</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the National Taiwan University Hospital (No. 202108098RINB, Date of approval: Oct 27, 2021) and the National Institutes of Health (No. NCT05188950).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":50076,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing","volume":"32 3","pages":"712-722"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142847852","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":"Health Perceptions and Risk of Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes in Psychiatric Patients","authors":"Şenay Öztürk,&nbsp;Elvan Emine Ata,&nbsp;Merve Sarıtaş","doi":"10.1111/jpm.13147","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jpm.13147","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>People with serious psychiatric disorders requiring long-term care and treatment are known to have higher rates of various physical diseases and early mortality.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aimed to evaluate health perceptions and risk of metabolic syndrome and diabetes in patients with psychiatric disorders.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Data were collected from a group of 228 patients using the Health Perception Scale, the Metabolic Syndrome Assessment Form and the American Diabetes Association Diabetes Risk Test.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The patients had moderately positive health perceptions, 51.3% had moderate risk, 10.1% had high risk of metabolic syndrome, 27.6% were at risk for diabetes. Low health self-awareness was associated with higher diabetes and metabolic syndrome risk, and diabetes risk was also positively associated with metabolic syndrome risk.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The interrelatedness of health perceptions, diabetes risk and metabolic syndrome risk suggests the need for educational interventions focused on increasing awareness of self-care, nutrition, exercise and disease- and health-related issues specific to these patients.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Implications for Practice</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study highlights the need for nurses to regularly screen patients with mental illness for diabetes and metabolic syndrome risk and to intervene accordingly.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":50076,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing","volume":"32 3","pages":"689-698"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142830641","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":"Demonstrating Research Quality","authors":"Marie Crowe,&nbsp;Paul Slater,&nbsp;Hugh McKenna","doi":"10.1111/jpm.13145","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jpm.13145","url":null,"abstract":"<p>It is a truism that research papers that take account of previous studies and report interesting findings are of little merit if the methodology lacks rigour. Such papers are of no value to nurses or nursing if the science is wrong. As editors, we often get frustrated when what initially appears to be an interesting paper has to be rejected because the authors did not convince us that the research approach was robust and systematic.</p><p>Rigorously designed and conducted research enables transparency and reproducibility, qualities valued by funders and governments. Journals play an important role in promoting such work. Because of our experience, the Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing is publishing a series of articles to assist authors in producing research papers that demonstrate excellence in design and execution.</p><p>Quality mental health nursing research focuses on building evidence to improve the care of those with lived experience. However, research users, such as practitioners or policymakers, must have faith in what researchers produce. Much research is publicly funded, regardless of whether the grants come from governments (taxpayers) or charities (donations). It is in the interest of these bodies to ensure that money from the public purse only funds high-quality research.</p><p>As a result, many countries have developed processes for evaluating the quality of research conducted in their publicly funded universities. For instance, since 1986, the United Kingdom has run research assessment exercises every 5–7 years, with other countries emulating this. The initial drive for this was primarily economic and initiated by the Thatcher Government, which was fundamentally suspicious of academia and wanted to bring market forces to bear on all aspects of economic, social and cultural life (Harvey <span>2005</span>). As a consequence, academic research became a measurable commodity aligned with government business and linked to financial incentives. Universities are now regarded as key contributors to the performance of the economy.</p><p>While its origins were within the United Kingdom (Research Assessment Exercise, followed by the Excellence Framework [REF]), this approach to evaluating academic research has been copied in at least 20 other countries. For example, Hong Kong, Poland, Sweden and Norway. New Zealand and Australia have also conducted similar quality research assessments but have paused their planned upcoming evaluations. For some countries, the amount of annual research funding that a university obtains from the government is informed by the results of these research assessment exercises.</p><p>It is often the case that the quality of research is judged by an assessment of a university's research publications, research impact and research environment. We will concentrate here on the quality of publications, which is assessed on originality, significance and rigour. It will come as little surprise to readers tha","PeriodicalId":50076,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing","volume":"32 3","pages":"686-688"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jpm.13145","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142808461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}