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Nursing Education of Vulnerable Populations

Abstract

The global prevalence and impact of mental illness cannot be overlooked in acute medical settings where the complexity of care for medical-surgical patients increases when there is a secondary diagnosis of mental illness (MSMI). Significant research findings regarding the components of nursing preparedness to care for MSMI patients will be presented.

Author Details

Jeanette J. Avery, PhD, College of Nursing Department of Baccalaureate Education, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA; Ann M. Schreier, PhD, Department of Nursing Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA

Sigma Membership

Beta Nu

Lead Author Affiliation

East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Co-Morbidity of Medical and Mental Illnesses, Medical-Surgical Patients and Mental Illness, Mental Illness as a Secondary Diagnosis

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Medical-surgical patients with a secondary diagnosis of mental illness: How are nurses prepared?

Melbourne, Australia

The global prevalence and impact of mental illness cannot be overlooked in acute medical settings where the complexity of care for medical-surgical patients increases when there is a secondary diagnosis of mental illness (MSMI). Significant research findings regarding the components of nursing preparedness to care for MSMI patients will be presented.