In the same boat?

Article Abstract:

Female patients and female nurses fare less well in psychiatric hospitals, as there is a mismatch between reasons for a patient's admission, her care, and nurses having a low status. About three women are admitted to such hospitals for every two men. More women suffer from agoraphobia, depression, bulimia, anorexia, or trauma related to sexual abuse, which originate in social factors and relationships. Female patients therefore need counselling, respite care, advice, and practical support. Ward-based nurses need to empower themselves. They need to rid themselves of the idea that they know less than doctors. It is only then that nurses can empower female patients in the same way.

Psychological aspects, Women, Nurses, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes

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How the shared-care model can benefit patients and staff

Article Abstract:

Greater collaboration between general nurses (RNs) and mental health nurses (RMNs) can lead to improved care for patients with mental health problems. This shared-care model has been used successfully in Exeter, where general care and mental health wards are now jointly managed: previously, managers representing the different disciplines managed the different services. Shared care means that patients with mental health problems can stay in familiar environment and continue to receive care from familiar staff. This reduces problems such as aggression, overmedication and wandering.

Methods, Management, Services, Nursing, Hospitals, Psychiatric hospital care, Psychiatric hospitals, Shared hospital services

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Bitter lessons

Article Abstract:

Mentally ill patients want to be understood and treated individually, according to Jan Wallcraft, a former psychiatric patients. Patients need honesty from carers, and unfulfilled promises and false pretences will only increase their mistrust and fear. They need to be told about medication and services available, so that informed choices can be made. Protection must be given against sexual abuse, sexist or racist harassment, and violence. Treatment should also be culturally sensitive. Support is needed for psychiatric nurses so that they can retain their humanity.

Social aspects, Psychiatric nursing

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