Abstract

People with mental health problems are well aware of their increased risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Nevertheless, this study suggests that medical and psychiatric providers are not consistently focused on risk management and prevention.

Author Details

Margaret M. Knight, PhD, PMHCNS, RN, School of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA; Paula Bolton, MS, CNP, ANP-BC; Lynne Kopeski, MSN, PMHCNS-BC -- Department of Nursing, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA

Sigma Membership

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Lead Author Affiliation

University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Cardiovascular Disease, Mental Health/Psychiatric, Metabolic Syndrome

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Knowledge of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease risk among people with mental health problems

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

People with mental health problems are well aware of their increased risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Nevertheless, this study suggests that medical and psychiatric providers are not consistently focused on risk management and prevention.