A self-harm training needs assessment of school nurses

Cooke, Emma; James, Veronica

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“…The results of our study are in line with other studies aiming at a more positive attitude on the part of staff towards self-harm patients. Several studies revealed that training professionals leads to a better understanding of self-harming behaviour and a more positive attitude towards these patients [25-27]. …”

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Improving communication and practical skills in working with inpatients who self-harm: a pre-test/post-test study of the effects of a training programme

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BackgroundDiffering perspectives of self-harm may result in a struggle between patients and treatment staff. As a consequence, both sides have difficulty communicating effectively about the underlying problems and feelings surrounding self-harm. Between 2009 and 2011, a programme was developed and implemented to train mental health care staff (nurses, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and occupational therapists) in how to communicate effectively with and care for patients who self-harm. An art exhibition focusing on self-harm supported the programme. Lay experts in self-harm, i.e. people who currently harm themselves, or who have harmed themselves in the past and have the skills to disseminate their knowledge and experience, played an important role throughout the programme.MethodsPaired sample t-tests were conducted to measure the effects of the training programme using the Attitude Towards Deliberate Self-Harm Questionnaire, the Self-Perceived Efficacy in Dealing with Self-Harm Questionnaire, and the Patient Contact Questionnaire. Effect sizes were calculated using r. Participants evaluated the training programme with the help of a survey. The questionnaires used in the survey were analysed descriptively.ResultsOf the 281 persons who followed the training programme, 178 completed the questionnaires. The results show a significant increase in the total scores of the three questionnaires, with large to moderate effect sizes. Respondents were positive about the training, especially about the role of the lay expert.ConclusionA specialised training programme in how to care for patients who self-harm can result in a more positive attitude towards self-harm patients, an improved self-efficacy in caring for patients who self-harm, and a greater closeness with the patients. The deployment of lay experts is essential here.

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“…They expressed the need for more education on the issue, as in earlier studies. [23][24][25][26] One ethical challenge for the participants was the documentation of mental health problems in the health record. This was because of the sensitivity of this issue and also because the health record prioritised information about physical health.…”

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Swedish school nurses’ perspectives on caring for and promoting the health of adolescents with mental health problems – A qualitative study the Health of Adolescents with Mental Health Problems – A Qualitative Study

Hilli

Wasshede

2017

CNS

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Background: Over the last few decades, there has been an increase in mental health problems among adolescents, manifested as physical symptoms, such as stomach pain, headaches, feelings of anxiety, worry, stress and sleeping problems. Surveys among school nurses' have revealed that mental health work now forms a key part of their role. Although an increasing number of adolescents are suffering from mental health problems in upper-secondary schools (16-19 years), there are few studies focusing on this matter. Therefore we wanted to explore the matter from the school nurses' point of view. The aim of this study was to explore Swedish school nurses' experiences of caring for and promoting the health of students suffering from mental health problems. Methods: The present study had a descriptive design and a qualitative approach. A purposeful sample of eight (n = 8) school nurses was interviewed. Their working experience varied between 4 and 29 years. The data were analysed using content analysis. The ethical principles stipulated by the Swedish Research Council were carefully followed throughout the study. Results: Three main themes with sub-themes were found: A caring relationship as the foundation for health promotion, organizing health-promoting work and interprofessional cooperation as a prerequisite for good caring. Conclusions: The findings strengthen the evidence of the importance of the health dialogue as a tool for the school nurses to identify students with mental health problems. Creating a caring relationship with the students is a prerequisite for caring and health promotion. Further education concerning mental health and evidence-based-practice should be arranged on regular basis. More research and cooperation between different stakeholders is needed.

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“…However, according to S. Allen (2007), effective education for all those working with people who self-harm is needed and necessary, and in addition, there is a lack of basic knowledge of self-harm among health-care students (Law et al, 2009). Moreover, McDonald (2006 stated that school nurses are particularly in need of education, including theoretical knowledge and practical approaches concerning self-mutilation and self-harm (Cooke & James, 2009). Furthermore, Advanced Practical Nurses in all specialties are in need of additional education concerning self-harm among adolescents (Tusaie, Acierto, Murray, Fitzgerald, & Chiu, 2009).…”

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A Systematic Literature Review: Self-Mutilation among Adolescents as a Phenomenon and Help for it—What Kind of Knowledge is Lacking?

Rissanen

Kylmä

Laukkanen

2011

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

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The aim of this review article is to present current knowledge of self-mutilation among adolescents as a phenomenon and to define what kind of knowledge is lacking based on existing literature. The literature searches were executed in the CINAHL and Medline databases in 2010. The analysed data consisted of 126 articles and inductive content analysis was carried out. Existing knowledge of self-mutilation was categorized into the following two classes: (1) self-mutilation as a phenomenon and (2) caring for persons who self-mutilate or self-harm.

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A self-harm training needs assessment of school nurses

Cited by 16 publications

References 18 publications

Improving communication and practical skills in working with inpatients who self-harm: a pre-test/post-test study of the effects of a training programme

Improving communication and practical skills in working with inpatients who self-harm: a pre-test/post-test study of the effects of a training programme

Swedish school nurses’ perspectives on caring for and promoting the health of adolescents with mental health problems – A qualitative study the Health of Adolescents with Mental Health Problems – A Qualitative Study

A Systematic Literature Review: Self-Mutilation among Adolescents as a Phenomenon and Help for it—What Kind of Knowledge is Lacking?

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