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.
A systematic review of adherence to masculinity in men with psychosis
Background Men experiencing psychotic phenomena may struggle with adherence to masculinity...
Coerced marriage of people with a diagnosed mental health disorder
This article provides a review of the literature and anecdotal observations of people with...
Lessons from literature: fiction and reflective practice
Revalidation for UK nurses requires engagement in reflective practice as part of continuing...
Implementing co-production in traditional statutory mental health services
Since the publication by the Department of Health and Children in 2006 of A Vision for...
Positive psychology for depression: a critical review
Background Positive psychology has become a popular approach to psychology. Aim To evaluate...
Locating social workers in a high security forensic facility: inclusion and exclusion
Background Locating social workers in hospital teams, or co-location, can improve...
The use of a Lester Tool-based physical health app in mental health inpatient settings
Background People with mental health problems have a greater risk of developing physical...
Psychodermatology: assessment, treatment and management
Psychodermatology is the interaction between skin and mind. Psychodermatological conditions...
Developing nursing students’ understanding through formative peer learning seminars
In the context of concerns about the poor physical health and early mortality of people...
Tools for measuring nursing workload in mental health inpatient wards
Mental health wards should be staffed adequately to be able to provide patients with safe,...
Social integration in mental health rehabilitation services: new roles to enhance...
This article gives an overview of an innovative mental health worker role in an inpatient...
An evaluation of recovery in a forensic mental health service
This service evaluation aims to gain service users’ and staff members’ perspectives on one...