Exploring women’s experiences of an inpatient mental health rehabilitation service
Update your knowledge of the importance of gender-sensitive and trauma-informed care
23 Apr 2024
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Experiences of self-recovery among adults with bipolar disorder: a narrative review
Understanding the psychosocial factors that influence recovery can guide interventions
09 Apr 2024
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Mental health nursing: education revamp is boost to profession
Revamp of psychosocial intervention training will enhance therapeutic relationships
11 Dec 2023
Mental health tribunals: supporting patients and protecting the therapeutic relationship
An overview of the process and advice on displaying transparency and acting as the patient’s...
10 Oct 2023
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Martha’s rule: role nurses will play points to profession’s unique position of trust
Nurses to be central to new process designed to enable families to secure a second opinion
22 Sep 2023
The pros and cons of ‘therapeutic lying’ in dementia care
Truth should always be the starting point, but some ‘untruths’ can minimise distress
29 Aug 2023
My simple tip for nurses based on time as an inpatient on two very different wards
Don’t underestimate the power of social interactions on a mental health ward
21 Jun 2023
The therapeutic relationship: communication techniques for the best patient outcomes
How to build a connection with your patients that works in their best interests
12 Jun 2023
How five simple words have been humanising healthcare for a decade – so do you use them?
#hellomynameis revolutionised the way nursing staff introduce themselves to patients
02 Jun 2023
Ensuring good communication when undertaking a health assessment
How a systematic assessment works in practice and skills nurses use to engage service users
11 May 2023
Well-chosen words: how what you say makes a difference to outcomes
Tips for more powerful, productive and empathetic conversations with patients
24 Feb 2023
Professional self-disclosure and supportive relationships with foster carers
How approaches to self-disclosure changed during the shift to remote working during COVID-19
10 Jan 2023
How can I help people receiving cancer treatments report neutropenic sepsis earlier?
Promoting trusting relationships and using available resources can help conquer patient fear
11 Oct 2022
How nurses can make a connection with young mental health patients
Nurses’ therapeutic relationship with patients should be seen as a core part of treatment
03 Aug 2022
The therapeutic relationship: how rapport with patients aids shared decision-making
In an overstretched NHS, the nurse-patient relationship is more important than ever
29 Jul 2022
Talking to patients: are careful words more important than honesty?
Some common clinical terms demean or disempower patients, a study suggests
23 May 2022
Giving bad news: tips on difficult conversations for cancer nurses
How to break bad news and provide emotional support to someone living with cancer
15 Feb 2022
Implementing cultural safety to enhance the care of mental health service users
Increase your awareness and understanding of the concept of cultural safety
08 Feb 2022