Mental Health

Study data from M.L. Johnston et al provide new insights into mental health

Published in Hospital and Nursing Home Week, August 28th, 2008

According to a study from Ireland, "The political, professional and economic context in which mental health care is delivered has witnessed significant changes in recent times. The movement of psychiatric patients from institutions to community settings has seen the emphasis of the loci of care delivery shifting with increasing numbers presenting to general hospitals."

"The speciality of the Psychiatric Consultation Liaison Nurse (PCLN) has emerged as a bridge between mental health and general hospital services. A descriptive, non-experimental research approach was employed to establish patient profiles and to provide an overview of the depth of service provision. This...

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Source: Hospital and Nursing Home Week (2008-08-28)

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