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Collaborative Primary Mental Health Education for Correctional Nurses
Wendy Trimmer1, Catherine Fuller1, Christina Kake1
11 School of Health, Whitireia New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand.
Summary
Primary mental health (PMH) training for correctional nurses significantly improved knowledge and skills. Nearly all participants applied their learning to practice, enhancing care within the prison setting.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Correctional Health
- Mental Health Services
Background:
- Collaboration between Whitireia New Zealand and the Department of Corrections since 2008.
- Focus on primary mental health (PMH) training for registered correctional nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of PMH training for correctional nurses.
- To assess the application of learned skills in practice within a prison setting.
Main Methods:
- Delivery of PMH training focused on assessment and brief interventions.
- Evaluation of the training program by Department of Correction nurses from 2009 to 2016.
- Involved 396 participants.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in PMH learning outcomes were observed.
- 98% of participants applied knowledge gained from workshops to their nursing practice.
- Enhanced nurses' ability to recognize and manage PMH issues.
Conclusions:
- The collaborative PMH training program was highly successful.
- The training enhanced correctional nurses' knowledge and skills in primary mental health.
- Improved patient care within the prison environment through enhanced nursing competency.
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