The challenges of mental health care reform for contemporary mental health nursing practice: delivery of nursing care.

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Journal Article
Citation:
International journal of mental health nursing, 2003, 12 (3), pp. 213 - 222
Issue Date:
2003-01-01
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This ethnographic account of mental health nursing in a 22-bed acute inpatient facility in New South Wales, Australia, uncovered cultural meaning and cultural realities associated with the delivery of nursing care within the context of current challenges, demands, and influences brought about by service reforms. The findings demonstrate that mental health nurses have been responsive to changes brought about by the reforms. The ability of nurses to readily identify service gaps in their everyday practice provides them with the opportunity to develop strategies to respond to workplace challenges. As such, findings of the study contribute to current discussions concerning acute inpatient mental health nursing practice.
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