Abstract

Generic scopes of practice for nursing support workers provide limited guidance in mental health environments, with role ambiguity and under-utilisation reported. This study reports on context specific care activities for mental health inpatient settings, providing role clarity, and a basis for effective delegation and integration.

Author Details

Michael Roche, PhD, MHSc, BHSc, DipAppSc, MHCert, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Australian Catholic University and Northern Sydney Local Health District, North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Suzanne Glover, RMN; Xiaoou Luo, MHSc -- Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services, Northern Sydney Local Health District, North Ryde, Australia

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Mental Health Nursing, Nursing Support Workers, Scope of Practice

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Extended care activities for nursing support workers in mental health inpatient settings: A Delphi study

Melbourne, Australia

Generic scopes of practice for nursing support workers provide limited guidance in mental health environments, with role ambiguity and under-utilisation reported. This study reports on context specific care activities for mental health inpatient settings, providing role clarity, and a basis for effective delegation and integration.