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The Effect Of An Educational Intervention On Attitudes Toward Behavioral Health Patients Among Medical Floor Nurses: A Pilot Study, Caroline C. Bowman
The Effect Of An Educational Intervention On Attitudes Toward Behavioral Health Patients Among Medical Floor Nurses: A Pilot Study, Caroline C. Bowman
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Background: Stigma towards behavioral health patients by healthcare workers can create barriers to quality care for patients. Addressing these negative attitudes towards behavioral health patients can improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. Current evidence-based practice for tackling stigmatizing attitudes include interventions to improve mental health education among healthcare providers to promote improved patient outcomes.
Purpose: The goal of this project was to enhance medical floor nurses' attitudes toward behavioral health patients by delivering a web-based educational intervention on recognition and management of behavioral health disorders. The aims of the project were to: 1.) Assess nurses' stigma toward behavioral health …
Effectiveness Of A Web-Based Smoking Cessation Training Program For Health Care Professionals Within An Acute Psychiatric Facility, Allie Carmichael
Effectiveness Of A Web-Based Smoking Cessation Training Program For Health Care Professionals Within An Acute Psychiatric Facility, Allie Carmichael
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Background: Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death and disease in the United States, with the prevalence remaining especially high among people with mental illness. Mental health providers often lack training in smoking cessation and feel uncomfortable addressing the issue with this patient population. Studies show that educational training offered to providers can lead to increased knowledge that improves the provider’s confidence and attitude about delivering smoking cessation treatment to patients. Mental health professionals must receive training on smoking cessation treatment modalities so they can effectively provide holistic care needed for recovery for patients with mental illness.
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