Nurse-Led Physical Health Interventions for People with Mental Illness : A Scoping Review of International Literature

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Jacob, A.. (2023). Nurse-Led Physical Health Interventions for People with Mental Illness : A Scoping Review of International Literature. Issues in Mental Health Nursing. 44(6), pp. 458-473. https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2023.2212772
AuthorsJacob, A.
Abstract

People with mental illness have a higher prevalence of co-occurring physical health conditions and poor health behaviors, leading a mortality gap of up to 16 years, compared with the general population. Nurses working in mental health settings play an important role in addressing factors influencing sub-optimal physical health. Therefore, this scoping review aimed to identify nurse-led physical health interventions and align interventions to eight recognized physical healthcare priority areas (i.e. Equally Well in Victoria Framework). A systematic search strategy was used to identify relevant literature. Data extraction included alignment to the Equally Well priority areas, research design, and indication of co-design (meaningful and collaborative involvement of consumers and significant others) and recovery-oriented practice (focusing on needs and goals of a consumer’s recovery journey). All included papers (n = 74) were aligned to at least one of eight Equally Well priority areas. Papers were predominately quantitative (n = 64, 86%), with the remainder mixed methods (n = 9, 9%) or qualitative (n = 4, 5%). Most papers were aligned to improving metabolic health and support to quit smoking. One study focused on nurse-led intervention designed to reduce falls. Recovery-oriented practice was evident in six papers. No paper described evidence of co-design. A research gap was identified for nurse-led intervention to reduce falls and improve dental/oral care. Relative to mental healthcare policy, there is a need for future nurse-led physical health research to be co-designed and include recovery-oriented practice. Evaluation and description of future nurse-led physical interventions should seek to report perspectives of key stakeholders as these remain relatively unknown.

KeywordsMental Health; Physical Health; Nurse Led
Year2023
JournalIssues in Mental Health Nursing
Journal citation44 (6), pp. 458-473
PublisherTaylor & Francis
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2023.2212772
Web address (URL)https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/citedby/10.1080/01612840.2023.2212772?scroll=top&needAccess=true
Open accessPublished as non-open access
Research or scholarlyResearch
Page range458-473
FunderNational Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
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Print09 Jun 2023
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AcceptedJun 2023
Deposited15 Apr 2024
ARC Funded ResearchThis output has been funded, wholly or partially, under the Australian Research Council Act 2001
Grant ID1139596
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© 2023 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

This research was funded through a National Health and Medical Research Council project grant.

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