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Adding an accredited exercise physiologist role to a new model of care at a secure extended care mental health service: a qualitative study
Furness, Trentham Hewavasam, Jude Barnfield, Jacqui McKenna, Brian Joseph, Corey
Furness, Trentham
Hewavasam, Jude
Barnfield, Jacqui
McKenna, Brian
Joseph, Corey
Abstract
Background: Accredited exercise physiologists (AEPs) are emerging as essential members of allied health in the management of non-communicable chronic diseases. People diagnosed with severe mental illness (SMI) are at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases. Secure extended care units (SECUs) provide treatment, supervision and support for people with SMI whose needs cannot be met adequately in the community. However, the role of AEPs in SECUs has not been described.
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Date
2017
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Journal article
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Journal of Mental Health
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27
Issue
2
Page Range
120-126
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ACU Department
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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