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Nursing & healthPhysical health needs in severe mental illnessStudy level flexibleEvidence review / implementing best practice

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Physical Health Needs of People with Severe Mental Illness: Mental Health Nursing Evidence Review Sample

This resource reviews physical-health inequalities affecting people with severe mental illness and the role of mental health nurses in assessment, health education, integrated care, reducing stigma and supporting chronic-condition management.

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Field
Nursing & health
Level
Study level flexible
Format
Evidence review / implementing best practice
Length
Approx. 3,000 words
Style
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This resource reviews physical-health inequalities affecting people with severe mental illness and the role of mental health nurses in assessment, health education, integrated care, reducing stigma and supporting chronic-condition management.

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1

Introduce the mental/physical health gap.

2

Explain the evidence-review method.

3

Analyse barriers to physical healthcare.

4

Discuss the mental health nurse role.

5

Propose best-practice interventions.

6

Conclude with implications for integrated care.

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  • Severe mental illness is associated with significant and preventable physical-health inequalities.
  • Mental health nurses can support assessment, health education and chronic-condition management.
  • Integrated care and stigma reduction are important parts of best-practice improvement.

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