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Nelson Ositadimma Oranye1, Utharas Arumugam2, Nora Ahmad3
1a Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences , University of Manitoba , R106-771 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg , MB , Canada.
Abstract:
Introductio n: In Malaysia, nurses form a significant part of the clinical mental health team, but the current level of training in mental health results in suboptimal nursing care delivery.
Methods:
For this study 220 registered nurses and medical assistants working with the mentally ill completed a structured questionnaire. The purpose of this study was to explore perceived competence in mental healthcare and the training needs of nurses working with mentally ill patients in inpatient mental healthcare facilities.
Results:
The skills perceived as important for practicing in mental health varied among the nurse participants. Post basic training in mental health was significantly related to perceived competence in patient mental state assessment (p=0.036), risk assessment for suicide (p=0.024), violence (p=0.044) and self-harm (p=0.013).
Conclusion:
There is little emphasis on psychosocial skills in current post basic mental health training in Malaysia.
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