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Psychiatric nurse as therapist.

I M Marks, J Connolly, R S Hallam

    British Medical Journal
    |July 21, 1973
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    Selected psychiatric nurses, after intensive training, effectively treat phobic and neurotic disorders, matching psychiatrist success rates. This demonstrates their potential to alleviate critical mental health staffing shortages.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Nursing
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • The critical shortage of mental health professionals impacts treatment accessibility.
    • Psychiatric nurses possess potential for expanded therapeutic roles.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of trained nurse-therapists in treating phobic disorders.
    • To assess the contribution of nurse-therapists to psychiatric care.

    Main Methods:

    • Five nurse-therapists provided psychological treatments to phobic patients under supervision.
    • Outcomes were compared to those of psychiatrists and psychologists treating similar populations.

    Main Results:

    • Nurse-therapists achieved comparable treatment success rates to psychiatrists and psychologists in phobic patients.
    • Positive outcomes were also observed in other neurotic disorders treated by nurse-therapists.
    • The role is rewarding for nurses, but career advancement pathways are lacking.

    Conclusions:

    • Selected and trained psychiatric nurses can serve as effective therapists.
    • Utilizing nurse-therapists can help mitigate the shortage of psychiatric treatment personnel.

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