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.
Clozapine-induced constipation: a service evaluation
All nurses need to be aware of the dangers associated with clozapine-induced constipation
17 Oct 2019
An evaluation of nurse-led mental health training for benefits staff
Delivery of training by mental health nurses to staff in a benefits district in west Scotland
14 Oct 2019
Peer-to-peer mentoring for and by at-risk young people
Delivery of training by mental health nurses to staff in a benefits district in west...
10 Oct 2019
Validity of a two-question tool in detecting antenatal depression in Malawi
Establishing the validity of a two-question tool based on the Whooley questions
01 Oct 2019
Mental health service needs and experiences of asylum-seeking children in the UK
A literature review of the needs and experiences of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
24 Sep 2019
Simulated learning environments involving coroner’s court attendance in mental health
SLEs provide students with an opportunity to experience complex practice elements
17 Sep 2019
Restrictive interventions: a service evaluation
Background Restrictive interventions (RIs) are defined as the use of deliberate acts that...
13 Aug 2019
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Resettlement experiences of African migrants and how they affect mental health
African migrants' mental health and future aspirations after resettling in Australia
06 Aug 2019
Development of a behavioural assessment tool for use in forensic mental health services
This article presents the Forensic Functional Assessment Measure (FFAM): a tool to assess...
16 Jul 2019
Positive behaviour support: exploring the experiences of nurses
Nurses should be encouraged to take a lead in the formulation of PBS plans and their delivery
09 Jul 2019
Trauma-informed practice: a paradigm shift in the education of mental health nurses
Equipping students with the skills and knowledge to work in a trauma-informed framework
18 Jun 2019
Mental health nursing and the pursuit of professional equivalence
Equivalence for mental health nursing is a problem, despite nurses performing valuable work
04 Jun 2019
Role play simulation in nurse education: applying the ‘I AM A STAR’ mnemonic
Role play can improve student confidence and help to enhance their knowledge and skills
28 May 2019
Improving magistrates’ awareness of vulnerable women in the criminal justice system
A pilot study of awareness-training sessions to magistrates and other court staff
02 May 2019
Binge eating disorder: the effectiveness of brief group treatment
Background There is minimal provision for people with binge eating disorder despite...
29 Apr 2019
Young-onset dementia: meeting the information needs of carers
Increased awareness of dementia is associated with its rising prevalence in an ageing...
16 Apr 2019
Perinatal mental health: preparing the future nursing workforce
Perinatal mental health (PMH) problems occur during pregnancy and up to a year after giving...
09 Apr 2019
Reflective practice groups in a mental health inpatient setting
Background Reflective practice is vital to be a competent healthcare practitioner:...
26 Mar 2019