Pras Ramluggun
Forgiveness in mental health practice: benefits for nurses and patients
Why forgiveness is essential in therapeutic relationships – particularly after violent incidents
The relevance of practitioners providing trauma-informed care for rough sleepers
The symptoms of PTSD for rough sleepers and adopting a trauma-informed approach to care
Understanding digital self-harm and its implications for mental health practice
Approaches mental health nurses can use to support people who engage in digital self-harm
Supporting mental health nurses to meet patients’ spiritual needs
Spirituality in healthcare and how it can be integrated into mental health nurses’ practice
Promoting the sexual health of people living with severe mental illness
Nurses’ attitudes toward sexual health among patients with severe mental illness
The practice of seclusion: a review of the discourse on its use
Seclusion is an intervention used as a safety measure to manage patients who are violent, show disturbed behaviour and who pose a risk of harm to others ( Department of Health 2015 ). However, it is perceived as a contentious practice and, with the move towards treating people with mental health issues in the least restrictive environment, it has received much criticism. Consequently, there has been considerable debate about its therapeutic value and a call for it to be phased out. This article outlines the purpose of seclusion, and examines evidence on its use in adult mental health settings and its effect on nurses and patients, with emphasis on the interpersonal nature of nursing care during this intervention.
Early onset dementia
Young onset dementia service provision and its effect on service users and family members
Young onset dementia service provision and its effect on service users and family...
Dementia in people under the age of 65 is not well recognised and is generally treated in the same way as it is in people aged over 65. However, the evidence shows that these patients, and their carers and members of their family, experience dementia differently from people aged over 65. They need specific assistance from a range of agencies when receiving the diagnosis and through the progression of the disease. Such assistance encompasses working closely with the patient and their family, and an interdisciplinary approach across boundaries to address their complex needs. This article critically explores the additional challenges faced by the younger population suffering from dementia, including the service provision, pathways and delivery.
Research in prison: a researcher-practitioner’s view
The prevalence of physical and mental health problems is high in prisoners compared with the general population, although health services are closing the gaps. These disparities and the unique setting make for a potent environment for research into offender health. However, conducting research in prison does present difficulties. This paper presents an ‘insider’s’ view of the process, from setting up a qualitative research project through to obtaining relevant approvals and support in this paradoxical world of regulatory bodies.