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.
Issues affecting trans* young people: considerations for mental health nurses
Support for mental health nurses to enhance awareness of the needs of trans* young people
04 Aug 2020
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Empowering migrants during the resettlement process: applying Peplau’s theory
Peplau’s theory could be used to guide and empower migrants
21 Jul 2020
Recognising elderspeak and how to avoid its use with older people
Elderspeak can be described as an over-adjustment of speech made towards older people
16 Jul 2020
Enhancing physical health monitoring in people with severe mental illness
The development and implementation of a physical health passport
30 Jun 2020
Exploring the effects of clinical simulation on nursing students’ learning and practice
How simulation-based learning can increase students’ confidence before placements
23 Jun 2020
Reporting and recording sexual safety incidents in inpatient mental health settings
A programme to improve the sexual safety of people in mental health inpatient settings
09 Jun 2020
Developing the mindful nurse practitioner
Evidence for, and benefits of, offering mindfulness programmes during nurse education
03 Jun 2020
Stigma and help-seeking behaviours of men with depression: a literature review
Strategies that could be used to improve men’s engagement in mental health services
19 May 2020
Exploring the benefits of a psychoeducation session for patients with chronic...
Recognising the co-morbid mental health conditions that patients with COPD experience
12 May 2020
Raising magistrates’ awareness of dual diagnosis and community sentencing options
Rehabilitative options as an alternative to custodial sentences for vulnerable offenders
21 Apr 2020
Understanding the service user’s journey through a transitional support service
An examination of a transitional support service from custody to the community
15 Apr 2020
The ‘shift reflection’ model of group reflective practice: a pilot study in an acute...
Challenges that mental health professionals commonly experience, and the support they require
31 Mar 2020
Differentiating between borderline personality disorder and autism spectrum disorder
Complexities involved in diagnosing and managing people with co-morbid BPD and ASD
17 Mar 2020
Three issues for mental health nurse educators preparing new preregistration programmes
Areas nurse educators need to address when developing preregistration nursing programmes
11 Feb 2020
Sensory modulation in mental health practice
An introduction to sensory modulation, identifying optimal practice and requirements
04 Feb 2020
Timely diagnosis and disclosure of dementia for patients and their families
Mental health nurses have an important role in providing expertise to GPs
24 Dec 2019
Veterans’ experiences of alcohol use of UK military personnel
On leaving active service, veterans should be provided with greater mental health support
03 Dec 2019
Use of a mnemonic to support suicide intervention training for nursing students
Update your knowledge of the nurse’s role in suicide assessment and management
28 Nov 2019