Clinical
Our clinical nursing articles aim to inform and educate nurse practitioners and students. This is achieved through the publication of peer-reviewed, evidence-based, relevant and topical articles.
Exploring women’s experiences of an inpatient mental health rehabilitation service
Why you should read this article: • To recognise that many women who receive inpatient mental healthcare have negative experiences • To update your knowledge of the importance of gender-sensitive and trauma-informed inpatient mental health services for women • To understand women’s experiences of care and support in an NHS mental health rehabilitation service The importance of providing women who experience mental health issues with gender-sensitive and trauma-informed care has been emphasised in research and policy. However, the literature highlights that many women who receive inpatient mental healthcare have negative experiences including restrictive interventions, feeling coerced to take medicines, lack of empathy and re-traumatisation. It is important to continue exploring women’s experiences in inpatient mental health services to determine to what extent the care offered is gender-sensitive and trauma-informed. This article reports on a service evaluation conducted in 2023 at one mental health rehabilitation service in England to explore the experiences of female service users. Six women were interviewed and the data obtained were analysed thematically. Most participants reported positive experiences of the service but there were areas where care could be improved.
Experiences of self-recovery among adults with bipolar disorder: a narrative review
Why you should read this article: • To understand the psychosocial factors that influence recovery in people with bipolar disorder • To read about experiences of self-recovery in people with bipolar disorder • To recognise the shift in management of bipolar disorder towards supporting patients with self-recovery Bipolar disorder is a potentially lifelong and disabling condition characterised by episodes of mania or hypomania and episodes of depressed mood. In recent decades the focus of management has shifted towards supporting patients towards self-recovery. The author of this article conducted a narrative review of the qualitative literature to explore the experiences of self-recovery among adult patients with bipolar disorder. Six themes emerged from the thematic synthesis – relapse prevention, acceptance, social and professional support, lifestyle, psychological therapy and psychoeducation. Understanding the psychosocial factors that influence recovery in bipolar disorder can guide recovery-oriented interventions, potentially leading to enhanced well-being and quality of life for patients.
Delirium superimposed on dementia: mental health nurses’ experiences of providing care
Knowing patients cannot be reduced to a numerical tool and an integrated approach is needed
Exploring the role of social media in eating disorders in adolescents: a scoping review
Social media use in this age group has been shown to have both protective and adverse effects
Preventing suicide by jumping in public locations: a systematic review of interventions
Interventions to restrict access to means of suicide are correlated with reduced suicide rates
Epilepsy: emotional and psychological effects and relationship with mental illness
Epilepsy and mental health services should work together to provide coordinated care
Service users’ experience of transition to community settings
An evaluation of the work of a community enhanced rehabilitation team
Changing the focus of adverse incident reporting in mental health nursing
Why nurses need to include workforce-related issues in adverse incident reports
A service evaluation of ward rounds in an inpatient rehabilitation service
Service users’ and staff’s experiences on the effectiveness of ward rounds
Nursing associates: benefits of collaborations with mental health experts by experience
How long-term interactions with service users can improve confidence during training
Exploring young people’s perspectives on digital technology and mental health care
Pilot study suggests avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach to integrating digital technology in CAMHS
Deprescribing antipsychotics in adults with psychotic disorders
The challenge for nurses is to find a balance between the autonomy of the patient and the mitigation of risk