Michelle Cleary's Publications List

Acid burn attacks: Looking beneath the surface.

2018-02-09T20:22:35Z

Acid attacks are deliberate acts of violence that are potentially lethal and may result in significant burns to the surface area of the victim's body (Karunadasa et al., 2010). Such attacks were considered common in the USA and UK in the 1800s (Chowdhury, 2007), but from the 1980s, the reporting of acid attacks increased in southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa (Khoshnami, Mohammadi, Rasi, Khanke...

Michelle Cleary, Denis C Visentin, Sancia West, Richard Say, Loy McLean, Rachel Kornhaber (2018) Journal of advanced nursing :

Purpose-built national burns center: The Israeli experience.

2018-02-09T20:22:35Z

The opening of the National Burns Center (NBC) in Sheba Medical Center (SMC) in 2014 was a keystone point in the development of specialized burns trauma services for Israel to ensure burn care and disaster planning at international standards. The NBC is a purpose-built, level 1 burns trauma center that receives patients from Israel, Gaza, West Bank, and abroad. Hosting six intensive care and four ...

Hagit Ofir, Hadas Shefler, Rachel Kornhaber, Michelle Cleary, Moti Harats, Josef Haik (2018) Nursing & health sciences :

Betrayal in Nursing: Recognizing the Need for Authentic and Trusting Relationships.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

Michelle Cleary, Stacey Wilson, Debra Jackson (2018) Issues in mental health nursing 39: 5 447-449

Cauliflower ear - a minimally invasive treatment method in a wrestling athlete: a case report.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

Acute auricular hematoma can be caused by direct blunt trauma or other injury to the external ear. It is typically seen in those who practice full contact sports such as boxing, wrestling, and rugby. "Cauliflower ear" deformity, fibrocartilage formation during scarring, is a common complication of auricular hematomas. Therefore, acute drainage of the hematoma and postprocedural techniques for prev...

Josef Haik, Or Givol, Rachel Kornhaber, Michelle Cleary, Hagit Ofir, Moti Harats (2018) International medical case reports journal 11: 5-7

Nursing and Stereotypes.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

Michelle Cleary, Sue Dean, Jan M Sayers, Debra Jackson (2018) Issues in mental health nursing 39: 2 192-194

Retraction of publications in nursing and midwifery research: A systematic review.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

Rates of manuscript retraction in academic journals are increasing. Papers are retracted because of scientific misconduct or serious error. To date there have been no studies that have examined rates of retraction in nursing and midwifery journals.

Amal Al-Ghareeb, Stav Hillel, Lisa McKenna, Michelle Cleary, Denis Visentin, Martin Jones, Daniel Bressington, Richard Gray (2018) International journal of nursing studies 81: 8-13

Nurses' experiences of unprofessional behaviors in the emergency department: A qualitative study.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

The nursing profession is focused on serving others and has high expectations that each member behaves professionally and ethically, as articulated in nursing codes of practice and conduct. Where these are not upheld, inappropriate and unprofessional workplace behaviors follow. Regrettably, unprofessional behavior is neither new nor constrained to the nursing profession, but is known to negatively...

Naser Parizad, Hadi Hassankhani, Azad Rahmani, Eesa Mohammadi, Violeta Lopez, Michelle Cleary (2018) Nursing & health sciences 20: 1 54-59

Two approaches, one goal: How mental health registered nurses' perceive their role and the role of peer support workers in facilitating consumer decision-making.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

Recovery-oriented principles underpin modern-day mental health care and are enhanced by consumer participation in decision-making. Understanding how consumer participation can be maximized is central to promoting recovery-oriented care. This study explored the key strategies used by mental health registered nurses and perceived by nurses to be used by peer support workers in facilitating consumer ...

Michelle Cleary, Toby Raeburn, Sancia West, Phil Escott, Violeta Lopez (2018) International journal of mental health nursing :

Suicide by charcoal burning: A digital age phenomenon.

2018-02-09T20:22:35Z

Charcoal burning is a method of suicide that has only recently been identified, but now attributes to a significant an ever-increasing number of suicides. Before 2000 this method was relatively unknown and the exact mechanism of death unclear. Media coverage has more recently raised awareness of the phenomenon (Chen, Tsai, Biddle, Niederkrotenthaler, Wu, & Gunnell, 2016). This article is protected...

Michelle Cleary, Denis Visentin, Sancia West, Andrew Foong, Loy McLean, Rachel Kornhaber (2018) Journal of advanced nursing :

Loyalty in the Workplace: Some Considerations for Mental Health Nurses.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

Nurses are expected to be loyal to their patients, employer and the nursing profession, while also remaining 'loyal' to their own values and aims as both a person and clinician. Loyalty therefore is of central importance to how we relate to people in personal and professional relationships and may affect our attitude to the organization we work for. This column explores the concept of loyalty, and...

Michelle Cleary, David Lees, Jan Sayers (2018) Issues in mental health nursing 39: 4 366-368

Experiences of guilt, shame and blame in those affected by burns: A qualitative systematic review.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

A significant burn can severely impact the lives of survivors and their carers. This systematic review sought to incorporate the experiences of guilt, blame and shame across the lifespan for burn survivors, their families as well as the experiences of the parents of burned children.

Rachel Kornhaber, Charmaine Childs, Michelle Cleary (2018) Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries :

Friendship and Mental Health.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

Michelle Cleary, David Lees, Jan Sayers (2018) Issues in mental health nursing 39: 3 279-281

Navigating Nuances of Language and Meaning: Challenges of Cross-Language Ethnography Involving Shona Speakers Living With Schizophrenia.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

For people living with schizophrenia, their experience is personal and culturally bound. Focused ethnography enables researchers to understand people's experiences in-context, a prerequisite to providing person-centered care. Data are gathered through observational fieldwork and in-depth interviews with cultural informants. Regardless of the culture, ethnographic research involves resolving issues...

Sherphard Chidarikire, Merylin Cross, Isabelle Skinner, Michelle Cleary (2018) Qualitative health research 28: 6 927-938

Lifelong learning and professional practice.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

Rose McMaster, Violeta Lopez, Michelle Cleary (2018) Nursing & health sciences 20: 1 1-3

Implementing a Trauma-Informed Model of Care in a Community Acute Mental Health Team.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

In this paper, we demonstrate the value of implementing a Trauma-Informed Model of Care in a Community Acute Mental Health Team by providing brief intensive treatment (comprising risk interventions, brief counselling, collaborative formulation and pharmacological treatment). The team utilised the Conversational Model (CM), a psychotherapeutic approach for complex trauma. Key features of the CM are...

Bill Moloney, Ian Cameron, Ashley Baker, Johanna Feeney, Anthony Korner, Rachel Kornhaber, Michelle Cleary, Loyola McLean (2018) Issues in mental health nursing : 1-7

Support Needs for Family Caregivers of Clients with Mental Illness in Iran: A Qualitative Study.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

This paper explored the support needs of family caregivers of people living with a mental illness in Iran. This descriptive study focused on the experiences of 20 family caregivers as well as the views of 29 professional support workers through individual face-to-face interviews. From these interviews three key themes emerged in regards to the care needs of family caregivers: (i) social support; (...

Mohammad Akbari, Mousa Alavi, Alireza Irajpour, Jahangir Maghsoudi, Violeta Lopez, Michelle Cleary (2018) Issues in mental health nursing : 1-8

A Qualitative Study of a Maintenance Support Program for Women at Risk of Homelessness: Part 2: Situational Factors.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

People who are homeless tend to have a number of complex needs. A housing maintenance support program (MSP) for women from the perspectives of clients, case managers and health professionals within the program was explored in this qualitative descriptive study. Interviews were conducted, and data were analysed using thematic analysis. The overarching theme that emerged from the data was "A life-ch...

Rose McMaster, Violeta Lopez, Rachel Kornhaber, Michelle Cleary (2017) Issues in mental health nursing 38: 6 506-512

A Qualitative Study of a Maintenance Support Program for Women at Risk of Homelessness: Part 1: Personal Factors.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

In this article, a qualitative study of homeless women and their experiences attending a Maintenance Support Programme (MSP) is discussed. The overarching theme that emerged from the study of women in the MSP was 'A life-changing event: I have the power to change'. The article focuses on the first of the sub-themes: personal factors including: (a) health status, (b) beliefs and attitudes, (c) know...

Rose McMaster, Violeta Lopez, Rachel Kornhaber, Michelle Cleary (2017) Issues in mental health nursing 38: 6 500-505

High Hopes and Expectations: Consumer Disappointment and Recovery.

2017-05-21T22:17:55Z

Michelle Cleary, Phil Escott, David Lees, Jan Sayers (2017) Issues in mental health nursing 38: 3 280-282

Competitiveness in the Workplace: Attributes and Team Benefits.

2017-06-13T20:59:35Z

Violeta Lopez, Jan M Sayers, Michelle Cleary (2017) Issues in mental health nursing 38: 6 523-525

A Qualitative Study of a Maintenance Support Program for Women at Risk of Homelessness: Part 3: Societal Factors.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

Homelessness is a collective societal problem, and people who are homeless are often treated as society's underclass, stigmatised and excluded. These issues are often exacerbated among homeless people from countries other than the one in which they are currently living. In this article we report findings from a qualitative study of homeless women, case managers and health professionals from a Main...

Rose McMaster, Violeta Lopez, Rachel Kornhaber, Michelle Cleary (2017) Issues in mental health nursing 38: 6 513-519

Treatments for people living with schizophrenia in Sub-Saharan Africa: an adapted realist review.

2017-05-31T23:25:41Z

To identify the treatments and interventions available and their impact on people living with schizophrenia in Sub-Saharan Africa.

S Chidarikire, M Cross, I Skinner, M Cleary (2017) International nursing review :

Grandparent Power: Wisdom, Experience and Perspective - An Intergenerational Mental Health Resource.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

Michelle Cleary, Christine Handley, Rachel Kornhaber (2017) Issues in mental health nursing 38: 2 179-181

How shortcomings in the mental health system affect the use of involuntary community treatment orders.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

Objective The aim of the present study was to examine stakeholder perspectives on how the operation of the mental health system affects the use of involuntary community treatment orders (CTOs). Methods A qualitative study was performed, consisting of semi-structured interviews about CTO experiences with 38 purposively selected participants in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Participants included...

Edwina M Light, Michael D Robertson, Philip Boyce, Terry Carney, Alan Rosen, Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Nick O'Connor, Christopher J Ryan, Ian H Kerridge (2017) Australian health review : a publication of the Australian Hospital Association 41: 3 351-356

Study of intra-racial exclusion within Australian Indigenous communities using eco-maps.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

In Australia, 'indigeneity' is not determined by skin colour, but rather by a person's heritage, acceptance by an indigenous community, and active participation in the affairs of that indigenous community. Some people who identify as indigenous, however, have experienced 'colourism' - that is, experiences of social exclusion because of the colour of their skin - from non-Indigenous and also Indige...

Kerrie Doyle, Catherine Hungerford, Michelle Cleary (2017) International journal of mental health nursing 26: 2 129-141

Life of Martha Entwistle: Australia's first convict mental health nurse.

2017-06-13T20:59:35Z

The present position paper provides an account of the life of Martha Entwistle, the earliest recorded convict nurse who worked within the Castle Hill Asylum. In our review of primary historical sources, Australia's first convict mental health nurse was found to be a resilient woman who endured several traumatic life experiences. Her nursing within Australia's first mental health asylum was highly ...

Toby Raeburn, Carol Liston, Jarrad Hickmott, Michelle Cleary (2017) International journal of mental health nursing :

Experiences of Health Professionals Caring for People Presenting to the Emergency Department After Taking Crystal Methamphetamine ("ICE").

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

Globally, addiction to "ICE" (crystal methamphetamine) is increasing and presents emergency health care services personnel with a number of challenges. This paper reports the first of two major themes arising from a qualitative study investigating health professionals' experiences' managing people presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) after taking "ICE." The theme "Caring for people who use ...

Michelle Cleary, Debra Jackson, Cindy Woods, Rachel Kornhaber, Jan Sayers, Kim Usher (2017) Issues in mental health nursing 38: 1 33-41

Overview of Substance Use and Mental Health Among the "Baby Boomers" Generation.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

As the population ages, risk factors commonly shared by chronic degenerative disease can be exacerbated by behaviours and lifestyle choices. There is increasing evidence that those affected by chronic disease (and associated symptoms such as pain), depression and adverse behavioural and lifestyle patterns are at risk of substance misuse. This paper overviews substance use in Baby Boomers, which ar...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Sayers, Marguerite Bramble, Debra Jackson, Violeta Lopez (2017) Issues in mental health nursing 38: 1 61-65

Service and infrastructure needs to support recovery programmes for Indigenous community mental health consumers.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

Mental health is a major concern in Indigenous communities, as Indigenous people experience poorer health outcomes generally, and poorer social and emotional well-being throughout their lives, compared to non-Indigenous populations. Interviews were conducted with 20 mental health workers from a housing assistance programme for Indigenous clients with mental illness. Service and infrastructure need...

Jan M Sayers, Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Oliver K Burmeister (2017) International journal of mental health nursing 26: 2 142-150

Addiction and Mental Health Across the Lifespan: An Overview of Some Contemporary Issues.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

Michelle Cleary, Sandra P Thomas (2017) Issues in mental health nursing 38: 1 2-8

Recovery-oriented Care and Leadership in Mental Health Nursing.

2017-05-21T22:17:55Z

Michelle Cleary, David Lees, Luke Molloy, Phil Escott, Jan Sayers (2017) Issues in mental health nursing 38: 5 458-460

Resilience and the rehabilitation of adult spinal cord injury survivors: A qualitative systematic review.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

To synthesize the qualitative research evidence that explored how survivors of adult spinal cord injury experience and make sense of resilience.

Rachel Kornhaber, Loyola Mclean, Vasiliki Betihavas, Michelle Cleary (2017) Journal of advanced nursing :

People with Borderline Personality Disorder and Burns: Some Considerations for Health Professionals.

2017-11-01T01:22:12Z

Rachel Kornhaber, Josef Haik, Jan Sayers, Phil Escott, Michelle Cleary (2017) Issues in mental health nursing 38: 9 767-768

Safety, risk, and aggression: Health professionals' experiences of caring for people affected by methamphetamine when presenting for emergency care.

2017-11-01T01:22:12Z

The crystalline form of methamphetamine, commonly known as crystal meth (crystal methamphetamine) or ICE, is a highly-addictive and powerful stimulant. Users of crystal meth often require emergency care, and are associated with a substantial burden of care by emergency care providers. The aim of the present qualitative study was to explore health professionals' experiences of providing care for pa...

Kim Usher, Debra Jackson, Cindy Woods, Jan Sayers, Rachel Kornhaber, Michelle Cleary (2017) International journal of mental health nursing 26: 5 437-444

Issues in Mental Health Nursing.

2017-11-01T01:22:12Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Sayers, Toby Raeburn, Violeta Lopez (2017) Issues in mental health nursing 38: 10 869-871

Exploring the Motivations for Body Piercing: A Pilot Study.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

Andrew Crowther, Rachel Kornhaber, Fredrik Velander, Sally Drummond, Michelle Cleary (2017) Issues in mental health nursing 38: 8 682-683

Building Early Academic Career Capacity Through Mentoring.

2017-12-03T18:41:51Z

Michelle Cleary, Debra Jackson, Jan M Sayers, Violeta Lopez (2017) Issues in mental health nursing 38: 11 971-973

The Importance of Mental Health Considerations for Critical Care Burns Patients.

2018-01-09T23:05:29Z

Mental health issues for critical care patients have important consequences for care, recovery and follow-up (Kornhaber, Childs, & Cleary, 2017; Kornhaber, Haik, et al., 2017). Burn injuries and treatment can be both physically and psychologically traumatic. Patients are often confronted by adjustments to physical capacity and body image (O'Donnell, Bryant, Creamer, & Carty, 2008), with the distr...

Michelle Cleary, Denis C Visentin, Sancia West, Rachel Kornhaber (2017) Journal of advanced nursing :

Burn care and rehabilitation in Australia: health professionals' perspectives.

2018-01-09T23:05:29Z

To understand health professionals' perspectives of burn care and rehabilitation.

Rachel Kornhaber, Greg Rickard, Loyola McLean, Rick Wiechula, Violeta Lopez, Michelle Cleary (2017) Disability and rehabilitation : 1-6

Critical care polyneuropathy in burn injuries: An integrative review.

2017-09-11T23:49:26Z

Polyneuropathy is a debilitating condition which may be associated with large burns. The aim of this integrative review is to identify factors that contribute to the development of critical care polyneuropathy in patients admitted to an intensive care unit with a severe burn injury. PubMed, Scopus, CINHAL and EMBASE were searched up until July 2016. Studies/case reports focusing on critical care p...

A Mc Kittrick, R Kornhaber, M Harats, M Cleary, D C Visentin, J Haik (2017) Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries :

'Modelling a Secure-Base' for Women with Complex Needs: Attachment-Based Interventions Used by Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Clinicians.

2017-12-03T18:41:51Z

Infant well-being is intrinsically linked to maternal physical and emotional well-being. Internationally health services have implemented policies to identify women at risk of mental health problems and developed effective care pathways. The aim of this paper is to describe how perinatal and infant mental health clinicians perceive their role and the attachment-based interventions they use in thei...

Karen A Myors, Michelle Cleary, Maree Johnson, Virginia Schmied (2017) Issues in mental health nursing : 1-7

Experiences and Perceived Social Support among Iranian Men on Methadone Maintenance Therapy: A Qualitative Study.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

The use of drugs predominantly among Iranian men leads to health and social problems. Iran has established methadone maintenance therapy centres but there is limited research exploring the experiences of men who make use of this therapy. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of men on methadone maintenance therapy in Urmia, Iran. Sixteen opioid-dependent males on methado...

Nader Aghakhani, Violeta Lopez, Michelle Cleary (2017) Issues in mental health nursing : 1-6

'Slipping through the Cracks': Mental Health and Recovery in Older Person Care.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Sayers, Marguerite Bramble, Toby Raeburn (2017) Issues in mental health nursing 38: 7 603-605

Mental health nurse prescribing: A qualitative, systematic review.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

The aim of the present qualitative, systematic review was to identify and summarize qualitative research that focussed on mental health nurse prescribing, synthesize findings, and outline key themes discerned. In November 2016, a systematic search was conducted for primary studies of the electronic databases PubMed, Excerpta Medica, (Embase), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literatur...

Michelle Cleary, Rachel Kornhaber, Jan Sayers, Richard Gray (2017) International journal of mental health nursing :

Women's attitudes to safe-induced abortion in Iran: Findings from a pilot survey.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

To explore attitudes to safe-induced abortion among pregnant women in Iran.

Nader Aghakhani, Michelle Cleary, Abbas Zarei, Violeta Lopez (2017) Journal of advanced nursing :

Delirium in a residential care facility: An exploratory study of staff knowledge.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

To explore staff knowledge of delirium by eliciting meaning through descriptions of their experiences within a residential aged care facility (RACF).

Amy Buettel, Michelle Cleary, Marguerite Bramble (2017) Australasian journal on ageing :

The Yerin Dilly Bag Model of Indigenist Health Research.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

In this article, we discuss indigenist approaches to health research, including indigenist knowledges, cultural proficiency, and core values. We also highlight the importance of conducting Indigenous research in ways that are congruent with the needs and interests of Indigenous peoples. The discussion includes consideration of how indigenist approaches can be utilized to generate new Indigenous kn...

Kerrie Doyle, Michelle Cleary, Denise Blanchard, Catherine Hungerford (2017) Qualitative health research 27: 9 1288-1301

Views of recent Singapore nursing graduates: factors influencing nurse-patient interaction in hospital settings.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

The nurse-patient relationship is central to the provision of positive and effective care delivery.

X W Tan, V Lopez, M Cleary (2016) Contemporary nurse 52: 5 602-611

Leadership and mental health recovery: Rhetoric or reality.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

Michelle Cleary, David Lees, Phil Escott, Luke Molloy (2016) International journal of mental health nursing 25: 4 267-269

Prevalence of comorbid bipolar and substance use disorders in clinical settings, 1990-2015: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

Comorbidity between substance use disorders (SUDs) and bipolar disorder (BD) is highly prevalent to the extent it may almost be regarded the norm. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence rates of SUDs in treatment seeking patients diagnosed with BD in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Glenn E Hunt, Gin S Malhi, Michelle Cleary, Harry Man Xiong Lai, Thiagarajan Sitharthan (2016) Journal of affective disorders 206: 331-349

Enhancing Connectedness Through Peer Training for Community-Dwelling Older People: A Person Centred Approach.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

Social interaction and connectedness is important to the mental health and wellbeing of older people. The aim of this research study was to facilitate and increase opportunities for social connectedness for older people living in regional areas through the use of technology training. Weekly technology training sessions were conducted at a Seniors Citizen's Club with a peer trainer (an experienced,...

Oliver K Burmeister, Maree Bernoth, Elaine Dietsch, Michelle Cleary (2016) Issues in mental health nursing 37: 6 406-411

Super Research or Super-Researched?: When Enough is Enough….

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

Michelle Cleary, Nandi Siegfried, Phil Escott, Garry Walter (2016) Issues in mental health nursing 37: 5 380-382

Kindness and Its Relevance to Everyday Life: Some Considerations for Mental Health Nurses.

2016-03-31T20:04:30Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall (2016) Issues in mental health nursing 37: 3 206-208

The Role of the Mental Health Worker in a Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative for Indigenous Australians.

2016-08-22T02:49:45Z

To explore the experiences of mental health workers and perceptions of their role and the scope of their work.

Jan Maree Sayers, Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Oliver K Burmeister (2016) Perspectives in psychiatric care :

Autonomy Support and Recovery Practice at a Psychosocial Clubhouse.

2016-02-08T22:03:46Z

To explore how recovery practices are embodied in the behavior of staff and implemented by staff and members at a psychosocial clubhouse.

Toby Raeburn, Virginia Schmied, Catherine Hungerford, Michelle Cleary (2016) Perspectives in psychiatric care :

Recovery, non-profit organisations and mental health services: 'Hit and miss' or 'dump and run'?

2016-03-31T07:15:31Z

The evolution of Recovery-oriented mental health services in Western nations across the globe has given rise to a growth in community-based psychosocial support services, to assist in meeting the diverse needs of consumers. This article reports findings of research that explored the perceptions of community workers who are employed by non-profit organisations and deliver psychosocial support servi...

Catherine Hungerford, Alice Hungerford, Cathy Fox, Michelle Cleary (2016) The International journal of social psychiatry :

Boredom in the Workplace: Reasons, Impact, and Solutions.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

Boredom in the workplace is not uncommon, and has been discussed widely in the academic literature in relation to the associated costs to individuals and organizations. Boredom can give rise to errors, adverse patient events, and decreased productivity-costly and unnecessary outcomes for consumers, employees, and organizations alike. As a function of boredom, individuals may feel over-worked or un...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Sayers, Violeta Lopez, Catherine Hungerford (2016) Issues in mental health nursing 37: 2 83-89

The Impact of a Participatory Care Model on Work Satisfaction of Care Workers and the Functionality, Connectedness, and Mental Health of Community-Dwelling Older People.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

This study describes and evaluates an innovative program designed to reduce functional decline among seniors, using a participatory care approach and integrated health teams. The evaluation provides older people and community support workers (CSWs) with the opportunity to share their experiences of being involved with an innovative program to reduce functional decline (mobility, skin integrity, nu...

Maree Bernoth, Oliver K Burmeister, Mark Morrison, Md Zahidul Islam, Fiona Onslow, Michelle Cleary (2016) Issues in mental health nursing 37: 6 429-435

Wisdom and Mental Health Nursing.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall (2016) Issues in mental health nursing 37: 1 63-65

Hope and Mental Health Nursing.

2017-05-21T22:17:56Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Maree Sayers, Violeta Lopez, Mona M Shattell (2016) Issues in mental health nursing 37: 9 692-694

Brokering Community Engagement: Proactive Strategies for Supporting Indigenous Australians with Mental Health Problems.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

This qualitative study explored the experiences of mental health employees working with Indigenous clients living with mental illness. Interviews were conducted with 20 mental health workers to identify strategies they adopt to facilitate community engagement with Indigenous clients. Using a thematic analysis approach, 'Brokering community engagement' was the umbrella theme from which two subtheme...

Jan Maree Sayers, Glenn E Hunt, Michelle Cleary, Oliver K Burmeister (2016) Issues in mental health nursing 37: 12 912-917

Capitalising on Engagement: An Underutilised and Undervalued Resource in Healthcare.

2017-05-21T22:17:55Z

Michelle Cleary, David Lees, Phil Escott, Jan Maree Sayers (2016) Issues in mental health nursing 37: 12 983-985

Comorbidity of bipolar and substance use disorders in national surveys of general populations, 1990-2015: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

2018-05-25T09:13:31Z

Substance use disorders (SUDs) are common in people with a bipolar disorder (BD). This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence rates of SUDs in persons with BD based on national or international surveys of household populations.

Glenn E Hunt, Gin S Malhi, Michelle Cleary, Harry Man Xiong Lai, Thiagarajan Sitharthan (2016) Journal of affective disorders 206: 321-330

The use of social environment in a psychosocial clubhouse to facilitate recovery-oriented practice.

2017-05-21T22:17:56Z

Recovery-oriented language has been widely adopted in mental health policy; however, little is known about how recovery practices are implemented within individual services, such as psychosocial clubhouses.

Toby Raeburn, Virginia Schmied, Catherine Hungerford, Michelle Cleary (2016) BJPsych open 2: 2 173-178

Retiring Baby Boomers: Enabling and Valuing Continuing Engagement in Nursing.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

Jan Maree Sayers, Michelle Cleary (2016) Issues in mental health nursing 37: 11 878-880

An examination of envy and jealousy in nursing academia.

2016-09-14T23:08:44Z

To discuss envy and jealousy and how their positive and negative aspects among nurse academics affect the workplace.

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter, Elizabeth Halcomb, Violeta Lopez (2016) Nurse researcher 23: 6 14-19

The link between improved mental health outcomes for Indigenous Australians and relationships: what is the role of mental health nurses?

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

Kerrie Doyle, Michelle Cleary, Kim Usher, Catherine Hungerford (2016) International journal of mental health nursing 25: 5 397-398

Essentials of building a career in nursing research.

2016-09-14T23:08:44Z

Nursing research is fundamental to driving evidence-based practice and achieving safe outcomes for patients. Underpinning the discussion in this paper are nurse researchers who thought strategically during their undergraduate and postgraduate studies to build a body of credible research influencing patient outcomes and, in so doing, establish their careers.

Michelle Cleary, Jan Sayers, Roger Watson (2016) Nurse researcher 23: 6 9-13

Facilitating Goodwill in Workplace Relationships: The Benefits and Challenges.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

Catherine Hungerford, Jan Sayers, Michelle Cleary (2016) Issues in mental health nursing 37: 7 530-532

Nursing expertise: a course of ambiguity and evolution in a concept.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

In this article, we clarify and describe the nature of nursing expertise and provide a framework to guide its identification and further development. To have utility and rigour, concept-driven research and theories of practice require underlying concepts that are robust, valid and reliable. Advancing understanding of a concept requires careful attention to explicating its knowledge, metaphors and ...

Marie Hutchinson, Mary Higson, Michelle Cleary, Debra Jackson (2016) Nursing inquiry 23: 4 290-304

Inspiration and Leadership in Mental Health Nursing.

2017-01-09T19:59:21Z

Michelle Cleary, Sandra P Thomas, Catherine Hungerford (2015) Issues in mental health nursing 36: 5 317-319

Trauma-informed Care and the Research Literature: How Can the Mental Health Nurse Take the Lead to Support Women Who Have Survived Sexual Assault?

2017-01-09T19:59:21Z

Many women who access mental health services have been subjected to violent acts, including childhood sexual abuse and adult sexual assault, often at the hands of family members and partners. The vulnerability of these women can be further complicated when health professionals lack sensitivity to the issues involved; and the treatment received by the women is insensitive, leading to experiences of...

Michelle Cleary, Catherine Hungerford (2015) Issues in mental health nursing 36: 5 370-378

Prevalence of comorbid substance use, anxiety and mood disorders in epidemiological surveys, 1990-2014: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

2016-04-19T20:05:53Z

Comorbidity is highly prevalent between substance use disorders (SUDs), mood and anxiety disorders. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the strength of association between SUDs, mood and anxiety disorders in population-based epidemiological surveys.

Harry Man Xiong Lai, Michelle Cleary, Thiagarajan Sitharthan, Glenn E Hunt (2015) Drug and alcohol dependence 154: 1-13

Coaching: comparisons with mentoring.

2017-01-09T19:59:21Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall (2015) Issues in mental health nursing 36: 3 243-245

Leading a Recovery-oriented Social Enterprise.

2017-01-09T19:59:21Z

Recovery-oriented mental health services promote the principles of recovery, such as hope and optimism, and are characterized by a personalized approach to developing consumer self-determination. Nurse leaders are increasingly developing such services as social enterprises, but there is limited research on the leadership of these programs. Leading a recovery-oriented mental health nurse social ent...

Toby Raeburn, Catherine Hungerford, Jan Sayers, Phil Escott, Violeta Lopez, Michelle Cleary (2015) Issues in mental health nursing 36: 5 362-369

Engaging women at risk for poor perinatal mental health outcomes: a mixed-methods study.

2017-01-09T19:59:21Z

Risk factors for poor perinatal mental health are well known. Psychosocial assessment and depression screening during the perinatal period aim to identify women at risk for poor perinatal outcomes. Early intervention programmes are known to improve the mental health outcomes of women and infants. Key to any intervention is initial and ongoing engagement in the therapeutic process. This mixed-metho...

Karen A Myors, Maree Johnson, Michelle Cleary, Virginia Schmied (2015) International journal of mental health nursing 24: 3 241-252

Arrogance in the workplace: implications for mental health nurses.

2017-01-09T19:59:21Z

Cultures of performativity may contribute to organizational and individual arrogance. Workplace organizations have individuals who at various times will display arrogance, which may manifest in behaviours, such as an exaggerated sense of self-importance, dismissiveness of others, condescending behaviors and an impatient manner. Arrogance is not a flattering label and irrespective of the reason or ...

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter, Jan Sayers, Violeta Lopez, Catherine Hungerford (2015) Issues in mental health nursing 36: 4 266-271

Self-determination theory: a framework for clubhouse psychosocial rehabilitation research.

2017-01-09T20:00:51Z

The Clubhouse model is a widely used approach to psychosocial rehabilitation that has been a pioneer in supporting recovery-oriented programmes. Little consideration has been given however, to the theories that guide research of the recovery practices used by Clubhouses. In this paper, we provide a description of self-determination theory, including its philosophical background followed by explana...

Toby Raeburn, Virginia Schmied, Catherine Hungerford, Michelle Cleary (2015) Issues in mental health nursing 36: 2 145-151

Teamwork and teambuilding: considering retreats.

2017-01-09T20:00:51Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall (2015) Issues in mental health nursing 36: 1 78-80

Clinical case reports and the viva voce: a valuable assessment tool, but not without anxiety.

2015-02-15T20:07:41Z

Catherine Hungerford, Garry Walter, Michelle Cleary (2015) Clinical case reports 3: 1 1-2

The many faces of risk: a qualitative study of risk in outpatient involuntary treatment.

2016-04-19T20:05:53Z

This study aimed to derive a conceptualized model of risk in outpatient involuntary psychiatric treatment that has utility and meaning for stakeholders.

Edwina Light, Michael Robertson, Philip Boyce, Terry Carney, Alan Rosen, Michelle Cleary, Glenn Hunt, Nick O'Connor, Christopher James Ryan, Ian Kerridge (2015) Psychiatric services (Washington, D.C.) 66: 6 649-652

Nursing management of aggression in a Singapore emergency department: A qualitative study.

2017-01-09T19:59:21Z

In Singapore, anecdotal evidence suggests that nurses are concerned about managing aggressive incidents in the emergency department. In this study, registered nurses' perceptions of managing aggressive patients in an emergency department were explored. Ten registered nurses from the emergency department of an acute public hospital in Singapore were interviewed. Four overarching themes emerged from...

Mei Fen Tan, Violeta Lopez, Michelle Cleary (2015) Nursing & health sciences 17: 3 307-312

How can we better engage boys in mental health care?

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

Toby Raeburn, Garry Walter, Michelle Cleary (2015) International journal of mental health nursing 24: 6 449-450

The leadership role of nurse educators in mental health nursing.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

Leadership behaviors and actions influence others to act, and leadership in clinical practice is an important mediator influencing patient outcomes and staff satisfaction. Indeed, positive clinical leadership has been positioned as a crucial element for transformation of health care services and has led to the development of the Practice Doctorate Movement in the United States. Nurse educators in ...

Jan Sayers, Violeta Lopez, Patricia B Howard, Phil Escott, Michelle Cleary (2015) Issues in mental health nursing 36: 9 718-724

Nursing Leadership, Missing Questions, and the Elephant(s) in the Room: Problematizing the Discourse on Nursing Leadership.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

To expose inconsistencies and contradictions in the nurse leadership literature ("text"), this article adopts a deconstructive approach and draws upon the work of Derrida in examining the text or discourse. What is almost entirely missing in the literature are articles that ask difficult, searching questions that challenge some of the taken-for-granted truths or maxims about nursing leadership. Th...

John Cutcliffe, Michelle Cleary (2015) Issues in mental health nursing 36: 10 817-825

Involuntary psychiatric treatment in the community: general practitioners and the implementation of community treatment orders.

2015-11-23T20:39:48Z

There are no data about general practitioners' (GPs') involvement in involuntary psychiatric community treatment orders (CTOs). We examined stakeholder perspectives on the GP's role in this area.

Edwina Light, Ian Kerridge, Michael Robertson, Philip Boyce, Terry Carney, Alan Rosen, Michelle Cleary, Glenn Hunt, Nick O'Connor, Christopher Ryan (2015) Australian family physician 44: 7 485-489

The Value of Mental Health First Aid Training.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Phil Escott (2015) Issues in mental health nursing 36: 11 924-926

"Keeping the peace": relevance of the concept for mental health nursing.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

Michelle Cleary, Phil Escott, Garry Walter, Jan Horsfall, Debra Jackson (2015) Issues in mental health nursing 36: 9 737-739

A mixed methods study of collaboration between perinatal and infant mental health clinicians and other service providers: Do they sit in silos?

2016-04-19T20:05:53Z

Women at risk of poor perinatal mental health benefit from coordinated approaches to care. Perinatal and infant mental health (PIMH) services have been established to support women with social and emotional needs. This paper examines the nature and extent of collaboration within two PIMH services in Australia.

Karen A Myors, Michelle Cleary, Maree Johnson, Virginia Schmied (2015) BMC health services research 15:

Towards Effective Management in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: The Dangers and Consequences of Micromanagement.

2017-08-20T23:56:23Z

Micromanagement refers to a management style that involves managers exercising control over team members, teams, and also organizations, particularly in relation to the minutiae or minor details of day-to-day operations. While there is no single reason why some managers may choose to micromanage, many micromanagers exhibit similar behavioral traits, a consequence of perfectionism and/or underlying...

Michelle Cleary, Catherine Hungerford, Violeta Lopez, John R Cutcliffe (2015) Issues in mental health nursing 36: 6 424-429

Compassion and Mental Health Nursing.

2017-08-20T23:55:33Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Phil Escott (2015) Issues in mental health nursing 36: 7 563-565

The contribution of case study design to supporting research on Clubhouse psychosocial rehabilitation.

2017-01-09T19:59:21Z

Psychosocial Clubhouses provide recovery-focused psychosocial rehabilitation to people with serious mental illness at over 300 sites in more than 30 countries worldwide. To deliver the services involved, Clubhouses employ a complex mix of theory, programs and relationships, with this complexity presenting a number of challenges to those undertaking Clubhouse research. This paper provides an overvi...

Toby Raeburn, Virginia Schmied, Catherine Hungerford, Michelle Cleary (2015) BMC research notes 8: 1

Supporting recovery from hoarding and squalor: insights from a community case study.

2017-01-09T19:59:21Z

People with hoarding behaviours acquire a large number of possessions that are often of limited or no monetary value and which they are unable or unwilling to discard. Such behaviours can substantially impair a person's ability to attend to their normal daily activities, cause substantial distress and lead to squalid living conditions. Living in squalor can compromise a person's health and safety,...

T Raeburn, C Hungerford, P Escott, M Cleary (2015) Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing 22: 8 634-639

Recovery and the role of humility: insights from a case study analysis.

2015-07-15T22:57:12Z

When the individuals comprising a profession are focused more on competition rather than service to others, and when holding a significant place on the world stage is held in higher esteem than meaningful collaboration with the disempowered, is it possible to be truly consumer-centred? This article considers the notion of humility in the context of recovery and the challenges to the effective impl...

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter, Catherine L Hungerford (2014) Issues in mental health nursing 35: 2 108-113

Pharmacological versus non-pharmacological approaches to managing challenging behaviours for people with dementia.

2014-06-17T22:41:06Z

When people with dementia demonstrate challenging behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, the levels of stress experienced by their carers increases. Furthermore, there is an increased likelihood that the person will be prematurely admitted to a residential care facility. The adverse side-effects that have been associated with the use of antipsychotic medications in older people with d...

Tony Jones, Catherine Hungerford, Michelle Cleary (2014) British journal of community nursing 19: 2 72-77

Marginalization and associated concepts and processes in relation to mental health/illness.

2015-07-15T22:57:12Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Phil Escott (2014) Issues in mental health nursing 35: 3 224-226

Therapeutic interventions in perinatal and infant mental health services: a mixed methods inquiry.

2017-01-09T20:00:51Z

Perinatal mental health disorders potentially have long-term negative sequelae for women, their infants and their families. Multidisciplinary perinatal and infant mental health (PIMH) services are an emerging specialty in mental health designed to improve mother-infant outcomes. This mixed methods study explored the characteristics of women referred to a specialist PIMH service and the therapeutic...

Karen Anne Myors, Virginia Schmied, Maree Johnson, Michelle Cleary (2014) Issues in mental health nursing 35: 5 372-385

The "buzz" about evidence-based practice in psychiatric-mental health nursing.

2015-03-01T21:39:33Z

Michelle Cleary (2014) Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services 52: 3 3-4

Clubhouse model of psychiatric rehabilitation: how is recovery reflected in documentation?

2017-01-09T20:00:51Z

Recovery-oriented models of psychiatric rehabilitation, such as the Clubhouse model, are an important addendum to the clinical treatment modalities that assist people with chronic and severe mental illness. Several studies have described the subjective experiences of personal recovery of individuals in the clubhouse context, but limited research has been undertaken on how clubhouses have operation...

Toby Raeburn, Virginia Schmied, Catherine Hungerford, Michelle Cleary (2014) International journal of mental health nursing 23: 5 389-397

Editorial: multiple outputs from single studies: acceptable division of findings vs. 'salami' slicing.

2015-03-01T21:41:32Z

Debra Jackson, Garry Walter, John Daly, Michelle Cleary (2014) Journal of clinical nursing 23: 1-2 1-2

'My special time': Australian women's experiences of accessing a specialist perinatal and infant mental health service.

2017-01-09T20:00:51Z

Women who have few social supports, poor health and a history of stressful life events are at risk of poor mental health during the perinatal period. Infants of parents whose parenting capacity is compromised are also at risk of adverse outcomes. Specifically, poor perinatal mental health can impact maternal-infant attachment. To identify women at risk of poor perinatal mental health, psychosocial...

Karen A Myors, Virginia Schmied, Maree Johnson, Michelle Cleary (2014) Health & social care in the community 22: 3 268-277

Psychosocial interventions for people with both severe mental illness and substance misuse.

2015-03-01T21:41:32Z

Over 50% of people with a severe mental illness also use illicit drugs and/or alcohol at hazardous levels. This review is based on the findings of 32 randomized controlled trials which assessed the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions, offered either as one-off treatments or as an integrated or nonintegrated program, to reduce substance use by people with a severe mental illness. The findin...

Glenn E Hunt, Nandi Siegfried, Kirsten Morley, Thiagarajan Sitharthan, Michelle Cleary (2014) Schizophrenia bulletin 40: 1 18-20

Contemplating an expatriate health care position? key factors to consider.

2017-01-09T20:00:51Z

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter, Nandi Siegfried, Debra Jackson (2014) Issues in mental health nursing 35: 5 406-409

Electroconvulsive therapy: issues for mental health nurses to consider.

2015-07-15T22:57:59Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall (2014) Issues in mental health nursing 35: 1 73-76

Qualitative research: quality results?

2015-03-01T21:39:33Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Mark Hayter (2014) Journal of advanced nursing 70: 4 711-713

Mental health nursing in Australia: resilience as a means of sustaining the specialty.

2015-07-15T22:57:59Z

As a concept, resilience is continuing to attract considerable attention and its importance across various life domains is increasingly recognised. Few studies, however, have defined or considered the notion of the group or collective resilience of a profession, including the capacity of that profession to withstand adversity and continue to develop positively in the face of change. This article c...

Michelle Cleary, Debra Jackson, Catherine L Hungerford (2014) Issues in mental health nursing 35: 1 33-40

Data collection and sampling in qualitative research: does size matter?

2015-03-01T21:39:33Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Mark Hayter (2014) Journal of advanced nursing 70: 3 473-475

Whistleblowing: An integrative literature review of data-based studies involving nurses.

2014-11-02T20:29:22Z

Abstract Aim To summarise and critique the research literature about whistleblowing and nurses. Background Whistleblowing is identified as a crucial issue in maintenance of healthcare standards and nurses are frequently involved in whistleblowing events. Despite the importance of this issue, to our knowledge an evaluation of this body of the data-based literature has not been undertaken. Method An...

Debra Jackson, Louise D Hickman, Marie Hutchinson, Sharon Andrew, James Smith, Ingrid Potgieter, Michelle Cleary, Kath Peters (2014) Contemporary nurse : 5495-5513

Clinical Case Reports in mental health: the need for nuance and context.

2015-01-05T20:56:53Z

Toby Raeburn, Debra Jackson, Garry Walter, Phil Escott, Michelle Cleary (2014) Clinical case reports 2: 6 241-242

Editorial: Above all, 'do no harm': Key considerations when including students as research participants in higher education settings.

2015-01-05T20:56:53Z

Abstract

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter, Debra Jackson (2014) Contemporary nurse 49: 93-95

Editorial: Money, money, money: not so funny in the research world.

2015-01-05T20:56:53Z

Michelle Cleary, Kim Usher, Debra Jackson (2014) Journal of clinical nursing :

Editorial: Supporting parents and parenting: An overview of data-based papers recently published in Contemporary Nurse.

2014-05-07T00:55:56Z

Debra Jackson, Tamara Power, Sue Dean, Ingrid Potgieter, Michelle Cleary (2014) Contemporary nurse 46: 2 142-147

Case reports as a resource for teaching and learning.

2015-02-15T20:07:41Z

Debra Jackson, Michelle Cleary, Louise Hickman (2014) Clinical case reports 2: 5 163-164

Research career development: the importance of establishing a solid track record in nursing academia.

2015-03-01T21:39:33Z

Academic status and achievement is increasingly influenced by research income and outputs with nursing academics experiencing considerable pressure to perform in these areas. As a result funding and career opportunities are becoming more competitive. Establishing expertise and a sound track record is crucial for success at both the individual and organisational level. However, despite their import...

Brenda Happell, Michelle Cleary (2014) Collegian (Royal College of Nursing, Australia) 21: 3 233-238

Qualitative research: the optimal scholarly means of understanding the patient experience.

2017-01-09T20:00:51Z

Michelle Cleary, Phil Escott, Jan Horsfall, Garry Walter, Debra Jackson (2014) Issues in mental health nursing 35: 11 902-904

Whistleblowing: An integrative literature review of data-based studies involving nurses.

2017-08-20T23:56:23Z

Abstract Aim: To summarise and critique the research literature about whistleblowing and nurses.

Debra Jackson, Louise D Hickman, Marie Hutchinson, Sharon Andrew, James Smith, Ingrid Potgieter, Michelle Cleary, Kath Peters (2014) Contemporary nurse 48: 2 240-252

Primary health care in the mental health workplace: insights from the Australian experience.

2017-01-09T20:00:51Z

In Australia, Primary Health Care and the mental health sector have always shared a philosophy. In 1978, Primary Health Care was first put forward as a strategy to improve "health for all." Recently, the Australian Government included mental health as a national health priority, identifying six strategies consistent with a Primary Health Care approach to address the mental health of all Australian...

Michelle Cleary, Suzanne Dean, Sue Webster, Garry Walter, Phil Escott, Violeta Lopez (2014) Issues in mental health nursing 35: 6 437-443

The lived experience of involuntary community treatment: a qualitative study of mental health consumers and carers.

2014-06-30T22:54:26Z

To describe the lived experiences of people subject to community treatment orders (CTOs) and their carers.

Edwina M Light, Michael D Robertson, Philip Boyce, Terry Carney, Alan Rosen, Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Nick O'Connor, Christopher Ryan, Ian H Kerridge (2014) Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists :

Nursing and enacting the courage of one's convictions.

2017-01-09T20:00:51Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall (2014) Issues in mental health nursing 35: 9 724-726

Forgiving, but not necessarily forgetting.

2017-01-09T20:00:51Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall (2014) Issues in mental health nursing 35: 7 562-564

The use of antipsychotic medication by community-dwelling people with dementia: an exploratory statistical analysis.

2014-06-09T21:26:35Z

Catherine Hungerford, Kerry Doyle, Tony Schumaker-Jones, Maureen Domaschenz, Petrea Messent, Michelle Cleary (2014) Journal of clinical nursing :

Primary Health Care as a philosophical and practical framework for nursing education: Rhetoric or reality?

2013-05-29T05:05:45Z

Abstract At least three decades after primary health care (PHC) took nursing by storm it is time to reexamine thephilosophical shift to a PHC framework in pre-registration nursing curricula and overview factors which may hinder or promote full integration of PHC as a course philosophy and a contemporary approach to professional practice. Whilst nurse education has traditionally focused on preparin...

Sandra Mackey, Deborah Hatcher, Brenda Happell, Michelle Cleary (2013) Contemporary nurse :

Recent graduate nurse views of nursing, work and leadership.

2014-07-21T23:14:04Z

To assess recent nurse graduates of a large university and seeks their views of university preparation, requisite nursing skills and qualities, workplace transition, supports received, nurse leadership and role models, and career development and retention.

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Debra Jackson, Paulpandi Muthulakshmi, Glenn E Hunt (2013) Journal of clinical nursing 22: 19-20 2904-2911

OBTAINING HIGHER RESEARCH DEGREE QUALIFICATIONS: KEY STRATEGIES TO CONSIDER.

2013-03-25T22:25:46Z

Abstract The literature describing the experience of nurses undertaking higher degree studies suggests that many students struggle with the demands of study and other aspects of their lives, such as work and family commitments. The aim of this paper is to encourage higher degree students to develop a strategic approach to their studies in order that they: 1) minimise the extra demands created by a...

Michelle Cleary, Brenda Happell, Garry Walter, Glenn E Hunt (2013) Contemp Nurse :

Mothering on the margins: homeless women with an SUD and complex mental health co-morbidities.

2014-07-21T23:14:04Z

Angela Dawson, Debra Jackson, Michelle Cleary (2013) Issues in mental health nursing 34: 4 288-293

Promoting integrity in the workplace: a priority for all academic health professionals.

2013-07-17T03:26:55Z

Abstract The performance-driven culture of universities challenges faculty to meet workplace expectations. In this paper, we draw on the literature to identify key aspects of, and requirements for, promoting integrity in the academic workplace. Integrity is a crucial personal characteristic that can exert a powerful influence in any setting. Any threat to integrity in the workplace can result in a...

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter, Jan Horsfall, Debra Jackson (2013) Contemporary nurse :

Academic careers and promotion: character and conduct deserve greater emphasis.

2014-01-14T04:10:38Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Garry Walter (2013) Journal of advanced nursing 69: 8 1675-1677

COMMENTARY: Professional mental health nursing bodies: Issues relevant to leadership within and beyond.

2013-03-25T22:25:46Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Debra Jackson (2013) Contemp Nurse 43: 2 257-260

Editorial: 'Is that for real?': curriculum vitae padding.

2014-07-21T23:14:04Z

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter, Debra Jackson (2013) Journal of clinical nursing 22: 17-18 2363-2365

Editorial: Research data ownership and dissemination: is it too simple to suggest that 'possession is nine-tenths of the law'?

2014-01-14T04:10:38Z

Michelle Cleary, Debra Jackson, Garry Walter (2013) Journal of clinical nursing 22: 15-16 2087-2089

Career development: graduate nurse views.

2014-07-21T23:14:04Z

To explore recent Singapore nursing graduates' experience of and views about their career development and progress.

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Paulpandi Muthulakshmi, Brenda Happell, Glenn E Hunt (2013) Journal of clinical nursing 22: 17-18 2605-2613

Quality doctoral programmes: views from the East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars.

2014-01-14T04:11:56Z

Michelle Cleary, Debra Jackson, Roger Watson, Sally Wai-Chi Chan (2013) Journal of clinical nursing 22: 7-8 1198-1200

Mental health nurses' views of recovery within an acute setting.

2014-07-21T23:14:04Z

How the principles of a recovery-oriented mental health service are incorporated in the day-to-day nursing practice of mental health nurses in inpatient settings is unclear. In this study, we interviewed 21 mental health nurses working in acute inpatient mental health units about a range of recovery-focused topics. Three overlapping themes were identified: (i) the perception of recovery; (ii) cong...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Maureen O'Hara-Aarons, Glenn E Hunt (2013) International journal of mental health nursing 22: 3 205-212

Predictive validity of the Macleod Clark Professional Identity Scale for undergraduate nursing students.

2014-01-14T04:12:58Z

The self-identification of nursing students with the profession has been linked with a successful transition, from being a student to being a professional nurse. Although there is no empirical evidence, there are suggestions that students with high professional identity are more likely to persist and complete their studies in their chosen profession.

Melissa Worthington, Yenna Salamonson, Roslyn Weaver, Michelle Cleary (2013) Nurse education today 33: 3 187-191

The reality of teamwork in an acute mental health ward.

2014-01-14T04:11:56Z

The study aims to explore the activities of mental health nurses in an acute inpatient ward. Teamwork emerged as one of several important matters for analysis.

Maureen Deacon, Michelle Cleary (2013) Perspectives in psychiatric care 49: 1 50-57

Reflective assignments in mental health nursing courses: factors to consider.

2014-01-14T04:11:56Z

It is important that mental health educators are clear about the nature and practice of reflective processes and their appropriate uses and inherent challenges. Active reflection was developed as a strategy for professional self-improvement in practice-based disciplines. Some mental health nursing courses use reflective exercises as a formal student assessment component. In this article, the autho...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Glenn E Hunt (2013) Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services 51: 2 37-41

Student feedback on teaching: some issues for consideration for nurse educators.

2014-01-14T04:11:56Z

In this paper, we outline some key points about student feedback for nurse educators to consider. For nursing students, providing feedback offers an opportunity to communicate whether relevant and effective learning has occurred. Given the importance of student feedback for the quality of learning and teaching, and the significant resources invested in it, it is essential that accurate feedback is...

Michelle Cleary, Brenda Happell, Siew Tiang Lau, Sandra Mackey (2013) International journal of nursing practice 19 Suppl 1: 62-66

Reflective components in undergraduate mental health nursing curricula: some issues for consideration.

2014-01-14T04:11:56Z

After reflective practice took nursing by storm 20 years ago it is timely to re-examine its influence and implementation on undergraduate teaching. Elements of reflection in relation to learning, matters that affect students and teachers in the classroom and on clinical placements, are reiterated. Interpersonal ethical concerns and issues associated with students' emotional responses to the situat...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Brenda Happell, Glenn E Hunt (2013) Issues in mental health nursing 34: 2 69-74

An overview of the clubhouse model of psychiatric rehabilitation.

2014-07-21T23:14:04Z

The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the clubhouse model and its capacity to assist people with severe mental illness.

Toby Raeburn, Elizabeth Halcomb, Garry Walter, Michelle Cleary (2013) Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists 21: 4 376-378

Making a difference with research: measuring the impact of mental health research.

2014-01-14T04:11:56Z

Michelle Cleary, Nandi Siegfried, Debra Jackson, Glenn E Hunt (2013) International journal of mental health nursing 22: 2 103-105

Teaching mental health nursing is, at the very least, a craft, an art, and a science.

2014-01-14T04:11:56Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Debra Jackson (2013) Issues in mental health nursing 34: 2 136-137

What gets highly cited in JAN? Can editors pick which articles will contribute to a journal's impact factor?

2013-10-16T00:24:43Z

Roger Watson, Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt (2013) Journal of advanced nursing 69: 11 e30-e34

A good day in nursing: Views of recent Singaporean graduates.

2013-10-16T00:24:43Z

Abstract This paper arises from the analysis of data from a large Singapore-based survey and a complementary qualitative series of 17 individual interviews. Some results from both arms of the research have been previously analysed and are reported elsewhere. Answers to a series of questions within the questionnaire and the structured interviews have been drawn together under the umbrella of invest...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Paulpandi Muthulakshmi, Debra Jackson (2013) Contemporary nurse 45: 1 126-133

Editorial.

2013-10-16T00:24:43Z

Debra Jackson, Sharon Andrew, Michelle Cleary, Kim Walker, Richard Baldwin (2013) Contemporary nurse 45: 1 2-9

Primary health care as a philosophical and practical framework for nursing education: Rhetoric or reality?

2013-10-16T00:24:43Z

Abstract At least three decades after primary health care (PHC) took nursing by storm it is time to re-examine the philosophical shift to a PHC framework in pre-registration nursing curricula and overview factors which may hinder or promote full integration of PHC as a course philosophy and a contemporary approach to professional practice. Whilst nurse education has traditionally focused on prepar...

Sandra Mackey, Deborah Hatcher, Brenda Happell, Michelle Cleary (2013) Contemporary nurse 45: 1 79-84

The recovery continuum: how do meaningful activities for consumers fit?

2015-07-15T22:57:59Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Phil Escott (2013) Issues in mental health nursing 34: 12 911-913

Editorial An overview of data-based papers on undergraduate nurse education recently published in Contemporary Nurse: Progress, challenges and the need for a strategic agendaSocial media and the new e-professionalism.

2013-12-10T22:44:56Z

Debra Jackson, John Daly, Judy Mannix, Ingrid Potgieter, Michelle Cleary, Caleb Ferguson, Roger Watson (2013) Contemporary nurse 45: 2 146-154

Editorial: social media and the new e-professionalism.

2014-02-26T00:45:32Z

Michelle Cleary, Caleb Ferguson, Debra Jackson, Roger Watson (2013) Contemporary nurse 45: 2 152-154

Dealing with peer-review: what is reasonable and what is not?

2014-01-14T04:10:38Z

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter, Debra Jackson, John Daly (2013) Collegian (Royal College of Nursing, Australia) 20: 3 123-125

Coercion and the corruption of care in mental health nursing: lessons from a case study.

2014-07-21T23:14:04Z

Marie Hutchinson, Debra Jackson, Garry Walter, Michelle Cleary (2013) Issues in mental health nursing 34: 6 476-480

Supporting parents and parenting: An overview of data-based papers recently published in Contemporary Nurse.

2013-10-06T22:38:24Z

Abstract Nurses have a crucial role in play in supporting parents and in delivering and referring parents to family-support services. In this editorial, we reflect on papers recently published in Contemporary Nurse. We sought to consider data-based papers on parenting published between 2008 and 2012 and elucidate the role/s and potential roles of nurses in enhancing and supporting parenting. Paren...

Debra Jackson, Tamara Power, Sue Dean, Ingrid Potgieter, Michelle Cleary (2013) Contemporary nurse :

Promoting integrity in the workplace: a priority for all academic health professionals.

2014-03-03T22:54:39Z

The performance-driven culture of universities challenges faculty to meet workplace expectations. In this paper, we draw on the literature to identify key aspects of, and requirements for, promoting integrity in the academic workplace. Integrity is a crucial personal characteristic that can exert a powerful influence in any setting. Any threat to integrity in the workplace can result in a toxic an...

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter, Jan Horsfall, Debra Jackson (2013) Contemporary nurse 45: 2 264-268

Keeping your curriculum vitae up to date.

2013-09-16T01:46:07Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall (2013) Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services 51: 6 4-5

Psychosocial interventions for people with both severe mental illness and substance misuse.

2014-07-21T23:14:04Z

Even low levels of substance misuse by people with a severe mental illness can have detrimental effects.

Glenn E Hunt, Nandi Siegfried, Kirsten Morley, Thiagarajan Sitharthan, Michelle Cleary (2013) The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 10:

A citation analysis of nurse education journals using various bibliometric indicators.

2014-01-14T04:10:38Z

Glenn E Hunt, Debra Jackson, Roger Watson, Michelle Cleary (2013) Journal of advanced nursing 69: 7 1441-1445

Commentary: negative workplace behaviours at the University of Hard Knocks.

2014-01-14T04:10:38Z

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter, Sharon Andrew, Debra Jackson (2013) Contemporary nurse 44: 2 253-256

Editorial: Ethical sensitivity: Shaping the everyday work environment.

2013-07-17T03:26:55Z

Debra Jackson, Michelle Cleary, Judy Mannix (2013) Contemporary nurse 44: 1 2-4

Collegial cross-cultural relations for health academics: concepts and considerations.

2014-07-21T23:14:04Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Garry Walter (2013) Issues in mental health nursing 34: 10 776-778

Integrity and mental health nursing: factors to consider.

2014-07-21T23:14:04Z

Integrity is interpreted as a holistic phenomenon that incorporates personal characteristics, cognition, interpersonal awareness, and practical enactment-ultimately relating to matters society deems worthwhile. This approach enables integrity to be understood as both a personal morality and a social (group) morality. Mental health nurses embedded in a hierarchical bureaucratic organisation may act...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall (2013) Issues in mental health nursing 34: 9 673-677

Role models in mental health nursing: the good, the bad, and the possible.

2014-07-21T23:14:04Z

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Debra Jackson (2013) Issues in mental health nursing 34: 8 635-636

Obtaining higher research degree qualifications: key strategies to consider.

2014-01-14T04:10:38Z

The literature describing the experience of nurses undertaking higher studies suggests that many students struggle with the demands of study and other aspects of their lives, such as work and family commitments. The aim of this paper is to encourage higher degree students to develop a strategic approach to their studies in order that they: (1) minimize the extra demands created by additional studi...

Michelle Cleary, Brenda Happell, Garry Walter, Glenn Hunt (2013) Contemporary nurse 44: 2 196-203

Editorial.

2012-02-16T02:38:52Z

Glenn E Hunt, Roger Watson, Debra Jackson, Michelle Cleary (2012) J Adv Nurs 68: 3 492-495

Editorial: Location, location, location - the position of authors in scholarly publishing.

2012-02-16T02:38:52Z

Michelle Cleary, Debra Jackson, Garry Walter, Roger Watson, Glenn E Hunt (2012) J Clin Nurs 21: 5-6 809-811

Editorial: Meeting the health care needs associated with poverty, homelessness and social exclusion: the need for an interprofessional approach.

2012-08-27T00:17:53Z

Wendy Cross, Mark Hayter, Debra Jackson, Michelle Cleary (2012) J Clin Nurs 21: 7-8 907-908

Editorial: Nursing alumni building a strong voice for the future.

2012-05-02T00:41:29Z

Michelle Cleary, Debra Jackson, Katri Vehviläinen-Julkunen, Joan Chi-Ching Lim, Sally Wai-Chi Chan (2012) J Clin Nurs 21: 9-10 1197-1198

Leadership, support and acknowledgement of registered nurses work in acute mental health units.

2013-02-16T06:28:27Z

In acute mental health inpatient units, it is not surprising that culture, peers, immediate management, and sources of support and acknowledgment all contribute to positive nursing outcomes. In this qualitative study, four questions targeting leadership, culture, support, and acknowledgement of work well done were asked of 40 registered nurses (RN) working in acute mental health units. Findings co...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Maureen O'Hara-Aarons, Glenn E Hunt (2012) Int J Ment Health Nurs 21: 5 445-452

Mental health nurses' views on therapeutic optimism.

2014-01-14T04:12:58Z

Registered nurses (RN) coordinate acute mental health units on a 24-hour basis and it behoves researchers to actually ask these nurses what they think contributes to their ability to work with patients in optimistic ways. In this study, 40 RN working in acute mental health settings were asked a series of questions to explore positive aspects of nursing work, which includes therapeutic optimism. Th...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Maureen O'Hara-Aarons, Glenn E Hunt (2012) International journal of mental health nursing 21: 6 497-503

Why are some patients admitted to psychiatric hospital while others are not? A study assessing risk during the admission interview and relationship to outcome.

2012-09-09T22:55:36Z

The aim of this study was to determine what patient characteristics are used to decide whether a patient is or is not admitted to a psychiatric hospital, and what happens to those not admitted. A further aim was to determine if high levels of risk on admission predict seclusions, length of stay, or readmission within 28 days. Data were collected prospectively on consecutive presentations to an a...

Glenn E Hunt, Maureen O'Hara-Aarons, Nick O'Connor, Michelle Cleary (2012) Int J Ment Health Nurs 21: 2 145-153

Ethical conduct in nurse education: creating safe staff-student boundaries.

2012-09-09T22:55:36Z

This article synthesises principles and ideas from relevant literature on professional boundaries and applies them to higher education settings with the intention of contributing to contemporary debates on appropriate, respectful, and ethical conduct in academia. This is against a background of structural changes and growing complexity of academic institutions in concert with decreasing adherence ...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Debra Jackson, Glenn E Hunt (2012) Nurse Educ Today 32: 3 320-324

Compulsory participation in a child protection and family enhancement program: mothers' experiences.

2012-05-09T02:39:44Z

Abstract A wide range of statutory and non- statutory child protection and family support services exist to prevent the occurrence or re-occurrence of maltreatment. They may be oriented towards primary, secondary or tertiary levels of prevention, employ various types of professional and/or paraprofessional workers, and target a diverse range of groups. The purpose of this study was to examine the ...

Larni Kelleher, Michelle Cleary, Debra Jackson (2012) Contemp Nurse :

Promoting mental health nursing: employing undergraduate nursing students as assistants in mental health.

2012-06-03T22:35:12Z

The difficulty in attracting graduates of nursing programmes into mental health nursing (MHN) remains an ongoing challenge. Moreover, it is frequently claimed that undergraduate nursing students do not always regard MHN favourably for future employment. Although undergraduate nurses are employed as assistants in nursing (AIN) in mental health settings, there is no published research exploring thei...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Brenda Happell (2012) Int J Ment Health Nurs 21: 1 69-74

Top tips for PhD thesis examination: nurse clinicians, researchers and novices.

2012-06-03T22:35:12Z

Interestingly, there are very few guidelines in the literature to assist novice nurse PhD examiners. In this paper, we aim to provide information to nurses, researchers or early career academics who have little experience in assessing a university thesis. The article provides background information about recent changes in the university sector; overviews some research on experienced examiners view...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Glenn E Hunt (2012) Nurse Educ Today 32: 1 7-9

Mental health behaviours among undergraduate nursing students: issues for consideration.

2013-02-16T06:28:27Z

It is clear that many university students across all disciplines (including nursing) experience a diverse range of intrapersonal and interpersonal difficulties. Some students are exposed to circumstances and expectations that may place them at risk for mental health or substance use disorders or exacerbate pre-existing problems. Research shows increasing rates of diagnosable mental health conditio...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Jenny Baines, Brenda Happell (2012) Nurse Educ Today 32: 8 951-955

Developing a pedagogy for nursing teaching-learning.

2013-02-16T06:28:27Z

Each nurse educator's pedagogy underpins their understanding of and approach to teaching and learning, regardless of whether this has been reflected upon or articulated. In this paper, we overview factors and issues that should be considered when developing a teaching philosophy of nursing education and set out broad differences between traditional and contemporary pedagogic models and various way...

Jan Horsfall, Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt (2012) Nurse Educ Today 32: 8 930-933

Views and experiences of mental health nurses working with undergraduate assistants in nursing in an acute mental health setting.

2012-09-09T22:55:36Z

Undergraduate nurses are employed as assistants in nursing (AIN) in inpatient mental health settings; however, there is a paucity of published research exploring registered nurses' (RN) views about the AIN role in these settings. This qualitative study documents the views and experiences of RN working with undergraduate AIN. Fifty structured face-to-face interviews were analysed, and the results a...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Maureen O'Hara-Aarons, Judy Mannix, Debra Jackson, Glenn E Hunt (2012) Int J Ment Health Nurs 21: 2 184-190

Nurse-patient interaction in acute adult inpatient mental health units: a review and synthesis of qualitative studies.

2012-06-07T03:16:05Z

Mental health nurses work with acutely unwell patients, and the busy setting is characterised by unpredictable events. This paper is a report of a review conducted to identify, analyse and synthesize research in adult acute inpatient mental health units, which focused on nurse-patient interaction. Several electronic databases were searched using relevant keywords to identify studies published from...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Jan Horsfall, Maureen Deacon (2012) Issues Ment Health Nurs 33: 2 66-79

Developing and using multiple-choice tests in clinical settings.

2012-10-08T06:23:10Z

Tests can be used to assess attitudes, knowledge, and comprehension of principles in clinical scenarios across a range of content areas. Multiple-choice tests, when well prepared, can be an efficient means of achieving these aims. They can also be used to introduce a topic or to assess prior knowledge for an in-service education session or workshop.

Michelle L Cleary, Jan Horsfall (2012) J Contin Educ Nurs 43: 8 344-345

Transportability of tertiary qualifications and CPD: a continuing challenge for the global health workforce.

2012-10-28T22:52:34Z

In workforces that are traditionally mobile and have long lead times for new supply, such as health, effective global indicators of tertiary education are increasingly essential. Difficulties with transportability of qualifications and cross-accreditation are now recognised as key barriers to meeting the rapidly shifting international demands for health care providers. The plethora of mixed educat...

Deborah C Saltman, Michael R Kidd, Debra Jackson, Michelle Cleary (2012) BMC Med Educ 12: 1

Facing a new frontier: safety in cyberspace and challenges for nursing.

2012-10-08T06:23:10Z

Sharon Andrew, Michelle Cleary, Debra Jackson (2012) J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv 50: 8 4-5

Reputations: a critical yet neglected area of scholarly enquiry.

2012-10-08T06:21:43Z

Michelle Cleary, Sandra Mackey, Glenn E Hunt, Debra Jackson, David R Thompson, Garry Walter (2012) J Adv Nurs 68: 10 2137-2139

Telling our stories: writing for publication to enhance reflective and contextualised family and community practice.

2012-10-28T22:52:34Z

Debra Jackson, Sharon Andrew, Michelle Cleary (2012) Contemp Nurse 41: 1 2-4

Stigma in mental illness: a continuing concern.

2012-10-28T22:52:34Z

Michelle Cleary, Maureen Deacon, Debra Jackson, Sharon Andrew, Sally Wai-chi Chan (2012) Contemp Nurse 41: 1 48-50

Open access and online publishing: a new frontier in nursing?

2012-07-30T00:35:50Z

Roger Watson, Michelle Cleary, Debra Jackson, Glenn E Hunt (2012) J Adv Nurs 68: 9 1905-1908

Communicating with children with autism spectrum disorder and their families: a practical introduction.

2012-10-08T06:23:10Z

Impaired communication and social interaction are symptoms central to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children or young people with ASD have varied intellectual ability, learning difficulty, and needs. For caregivers and health care professionals providing care to children with ASD, many challenges are encountered in everyday conversations. Enhanced knowledge of the spectrum and understanding the ...

Cindy Lee, Garry Walter, Michelle Cleary (2012) J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv 50: 8 40-44

Citation analysis of mental health nursing journals: how should we rank thee?

2014-01-14T04:11:56Z

The journal impact factor (JIF), and how best to rate the performance of a journal and the articles they contain, are areas of great debate. The aim of this paper was to assess various ranking methods of journal quality for mental health nursing journals, and to list the top 10 articles that have received the most number of citations to date. Seven mental health nursing journals were chosen for th...

Glenn E Hunt, Brenda Happell, Sally W-C Chan, Michelle Cleary (2012) International journal of mental health nursing 21: 6 576-580

Patients' views and experiences of pro re nata medication in acute mental health settings.

2014-01-14T04:11:56Z

In the present study, we interviewed 40 patients in acute inpatient mental health settings regarding their experience of, and views about, receiving pro re nata (PRN) medication. Patient requests for PRN were primarily to relieve anxiety or to aid sleep, and the majority of the participants (80%) could describe a situation where this medication was very helpful. From the perspective of patients, i...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Debra Jackson, Maureen O'Hara-Aarons, Glenn E Hunt (2012) International journal of mental health nursing 21: 6 533-539

Mental health nurses' perceptions of good work in an acute setting.

2013-02-16T06:28:27Z

Frequently, research and conference papers explore difficult or problematic areas of practice that can inadvertently render daily nursing accomplishments invisible and create the perception of a discipline in crisis. In this qualitative study, we explore the views of registered nurses about achievements in the workplace and good nursing work in an acute inpatient mental health setting in Sydney, A...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Maureen O'Hara-Aarons, Debra Jackson, Glenn E Hunt (2012) Int J Ment Health Nurs 21: 5 471-479

Editorial: 'Face' and its cultural dimensions: some considerations for nurse educators.

2012-06-30T10:34:07Z

Sandra Mackey, Debra Jackson, Garry Walter, Brenda Happell, Michelle Cleary (2012) J Clin Nurs 21: 13-14 1797-1798

Editorial: Research ideas and academic integrity: consideration of some key issues.

2012-05-28T01:20:53Z

Michelle Cleary, Debra Jackson, Garry Walter (2012) J Clin Nurs 21: 11-12 1497-1498

Compulsory participation in a child protection and family enhancement program: mothers' experiences.

2012-10-28T22:52:34Z

A wide range of statutory and non-statutory child protection and family support services exist to prevent the occurrence or re-occurrence of maltreatment. They may be oriented towards primary, secondary or tertiary levels of prevention, employ various types of professional and/or paraprofessional workers, and target a diverse range of groups. The purpose of this study was to examine the experience...

Larni Kelleher, Michelle Cleary, Debra Jackson (2012) Contemp Nurse 41: 1 101-110

Promoting health and preventing illness: promoting mental health in community nursing practice.

2012-10-28T22:52:34Z

Brenda Happell, Michelle Cleary (2012) Contemp Nurse 41: 1 88-89

Developing partnerships in mental health to bridge the research-practitioner gap.

2011-12-19T03:04:42Z

An overview of approaches used in contemporary mental health research to consider when coordinating research agendas is presented. Connections between the research-practice gap and evidence-based practice are explored. Collaboration, as a key concept and practice, is investigated particularly in relation to community and consumer participation in mental health research.

Jan Horsfall, Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt (2011) Perspect Psychiatr Care 47: 1 6-12

Developing students' time management skills in clinical settings: practical considerations for busy nursing staff.

2011-07-25T05:31:49Z

In clinical settings, nursing staff often find themselves responsible for students who have varying time management skills. Nurses need to respond sensitively and appropriately, and to teach nursing students how to prioritize and better allocate time. This is important not only for developing students' clinical skills but also for shaping their perceptions about the quality of the placement and th...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall (2011) J Contin Educ Nurs 42: 6 248-249

Editorial: Improving research cultures in nursing.

2011-04-18T03:28:38Z

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Michael Robertson (2011) J Clin Nurs 20: 9-10 1213-1214

Valuing teamwork: Insights from newly-registered nurses working in specialist mental health services.

2012-06-03T22:36:02Z

In this qualitative study, the experiences of a small cohort of registered nurses (RN) during the first 2 years of mental health employment were documented. A total of 13 semistructured interviews were completed from within a specialist mental health setting. Eleven issues were identified: (i) teamwork; (ii) experiential learning; (iii) self-development; (iv) confidence; (v) listening; (vi) rappor...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Judy Mannix, Maureen O'Hara-Aarons, Debra Jackson (2011) Int J Ment Health Nurs 20: 6 454-459

Editorial: Quality is better than quantity when it comes to publications.

2011-05-31T02:28:15Z

Glenn E Hunt, Michelle Cleary (2011) J Clin Nurs 20: 1-2 70-72

Fifty years and counting: celebrating citations to the Journal.

2011-12-19T03:04:42Z

Garry Walter, Glenn E Hunt, Nerissa Soh, Michelle Cleary, Andrés Martin (2011) J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 50: 7 636-639

Suggestions for reviewing clinical continuing education courses.

2011-04-11T02:18:44Z

In clinical disciplines, continuing education courses should be practical, engaging, and evidence-based. Such courses should be formally reviewed at regular intervals. This column examines the various issues clinical nurses need to consider if they are invited to review a clinical continuing education course.

Michelle L Cleary, Garry Walter (2011) J Contin Educ Nurs 42: 3 105-106

"Not always smooth sailing": mental health issues associated with the transition from high school to college.

2011-12-19T03:04:42Z

Students who transition from high school to college are often excited by the new phase of their lives. However, they are exposed to circumstances and expectations which place them at risk for psychiatric disorders or that may exacerbate pre-existing problems. In this paper, we discuss risk factors and other issues associated with students transitioning to college or university life, identify chall...

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter, Debra Jackson (2011) Issues Ment Health Nurs 32: 4 250-254

Turning mental health nursing problems into quality or research projects.

2011-12-19T03:04:42Z

Developing a researchable question or quality improvement project from a broad clinical problem is a key challenge for mental health nurses. In this paper, we provide an overview of some of the steps involved in proceeding from an initial ?problem? within a clinical setting to determining a research question with clear conceptual components that leads to appropriate methods to explore the topic or...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Jan Horsfall (2011) Issues Ment Health Nurs 32: 4 228-233

Mental Health Nursing: Transitions From Practice Roles to Academia.

2011-03-27T09:38:07Z

PURPOSE: This paper provides an overview of some challenges facing mental health practice nurses transitioning to academic life, and suggests possible strategies to prevent foreseeable difficulties. FINDINGS: New and existing mental health faculty will benefit from a greater awareness of barriers and developing entry protocols to enhance the transition experience and reduce early workplace s...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Debra Jackson (2011) Perspect Psychiatr Care 47: 2 93-97

The views of mental health nurses on continuing professional development.

2012-03-26T00:51:00Z

To determine clinical mental health nurses' views and preferences about continuing professional development.

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Maureen O'Hara-Aarons, Debra Jackson, Glenn E Hunt (2011) J Clin Nurs 20: 23-24 3561-3566

Linguistic diversity as sociodemographic predictor of nursing program progression and completion.

2011-12-19T03:02:54Z

Attrition from undergraduate nursing programs continues to warrant investigation particularly in the climate of nursing shortages and fiscal reflection on academic institutional programs. This three-year study used a prospective longitudinal survey design to determine entry characteristics of students, attrition, progression and completion in an undergraduate program. Students were surveyed in the...

Yenna Salamonson, Sharon Andrew, Jennifer Clauson, Michelle Cleary, Debra Jackson, Sharon Jacobs (2011) Contemp Nurse 38: 1-2 84-93

Fields of interest and influence: a new method for sourcing and ranking journals in psychiatry.

2012-01-03T04:05:41Z

Glenn E Hunt, Garry Walter, Michelle Cleary, Nerissa Soh, Andrés Martin, Gin S Malhi (2011) Aust N Z J Psychiatry 45: 8 614-618

Leadership and mental health nursing.

2012-06-03T22:35:12Z

This discussion paper argues for the critical importance of successful leadership for effective mental health nursing, observing that nursing leadership has long been regarded problematically by the profession. Using empirical and theoretical evidence we debate what leadership styles and strategies are most likely to result in effective, recovery-orientated mental health nursing. Models of transfo...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Maureen Deacon, Debra Jackson (2011) Issues Ment Health Nurs 32: 10 632-639

Ethnographic research into nursing in acute adult mental health units: a review.

2011-12-19T03:02:54Z

Acute inpatient mental health units are busy and sometimes chaotic settings, with high bed occupancy rates. These settings include acutely unwell patients, busy staff, and a milieu characterised by unpredictable interactions and events. This paper is a report of a literature review conducted to identify, analyse, and synthesize ethnographic research in adult acute inpatient mental health units. Se...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Jan Horsfall, Maureen Deacon (2011) Issues Ment Health Nurs 32: 7 424-435

Practical advice to support mid-career doctoral students in nursing: some considerations for academic supervisors.

2011-12-19T03:02:54Z

Mid-career students who undertake doctoral studies have often achieved standing and success in their careers and may already hold quite senior leadership positions in the profession. In view of this, mid-career students may struggle with the transition to student, particularly if they have not studied for a number of years and have multiple pressures on their time. Supervisors on the other hand, o...

Debra Jackson, Michelle Cleary (2011) Contemp Nurse 38: 1-2 171-179

Editorial: Citation analysis - focus on leading Australian nurse authors.

2011-12-14T08:08:46Z

Glenn E Hunt, Michelle Cleary, Debra Jackson, Roger Watson, David R Thompson (2011) J Clin Nurs 20: 23-24 3273-3275

Continuing challenges for the mental health consumer workforce: a role for mental health nurses?

2012-06-03T22:35:12Z

The aim of this paper is to discuss issues impacting on consumer workforce participation and challenges that continue to arise for these workers, other service providers, and the mental health system. The literature identifies the following issues as problematic: role confusion and role strain; lack of support, training, and supervision structures; job titles that do not reflect actual work; poor ...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Glenn E Hunt, Phil Escott, Brenda Happell (2011) Int J Ment Health Nurs 20: 6 438-444

Mental health nursing role models: what is valued?

2011-10-15T07:07:25Z

Michelle Cleary, Maureen Deacon, Glenn E Hunt (2011) J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv 49: 8 6-7

Demystifying PhDs: a review of doctorate programs designed to fulfil the needs of the next generation of nursing professionals.

2012-06-03T22:35:12Z

Commonly, the expression 'PhD' evokes a level of trepidation amongst potential candidates from both the clinical and academic spheres. In contemporary settings, a Doctor of Philosophy is highly regarded and increasingly necessary for a successful academic nursing career. The aim of this paper is to explore the options for doctoral education for nurses, and consider the role of the doctorate in car...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Debra Jackson (2011) Contemp Nurse 39: 2 273-280

Is e-mail communication a feasible method to interview young people with mental health problems?

2012-06-03T22:35:12Z

E-mail interviewing-not to be confused with "online surveying"-shows promise for researchers working with adolescent mental health populations as a data collection method.

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter (2011) J Child Adolesc Psychiatr Nurs 24: 3 150-152

Giving feedback to learners in clinical and academic settings: practical considerations.

2010-06-17T20:41:46Z

In this column, we outline key points about feedback for staff to consider in everyday practice, with a view to making the task less daunting. In turn, we address the meaning of feedback, elements of good feedback, placement objectives, setting, frequency, identifying areas of weakness, recognition and praise, dealing with unfavorable reactions, and dissatisfaction with the feedback process.

Michelle L Cleary, Garry Walter (2010) J Contin Educ Nurs 41: 4 153-154

Observations from postal research involving families of young people taking antipsychotics.

2010-04-20T21:51:44Z

Simon Byrne, Nerissa Soh, Garry Walter, Glenn E Hunt, Michelle Cleary, Gin Malhi (2010) Acta Neuropsychiatrica 22: 102

Receiving difficult news. Views of patients in an inpatient setting.

2011-05-31T02:28:16Z

For this quantitative study, a cross-sectional design was used to assess patients' ratings regarding receiving difficult news pertaining to their psychiatric illness, such as deleterious lifestyle consequences and lifelong medications. One hundred inpatients were interviewed and completed the survey. Nearly all agreed they had a legal or moral right to information about their diagnosis, and most a...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Phil Escott, Garry Walter (2010) J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv 48: 6 40-48

Developing practice in mental health settings.

2010-04-20T21:45:03Z

If practice development (PD) is to be implemented in diverse mental health-care settings, it is important that managers, researchers, and policy makers are all clear about the nature of the processes involved. The authors draw on the literature to broadly set out local strategies, practicalities, and issues that should be considered and addressed by those planning to undertake PD projects in menta...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Brenda Happell (2010) Int J Ment Health Nurs 19: 1 45-52

Delivering difficult news. Views of mental health staff in inpatient settings.

2011-05-31T02:28:16Z

In this study, we surveyed clinical staff to ascertain their views regarding the delivery of difficult news (DDN), such as the need for lifelong medication with possible side effects, in inpatient mental health settings. Nearly all staff agreed patients had a right to information about their diagnosis, two thirds thought the doctor was the best person to inform patients of their diagnosis, and app...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Garry Walter (2010) J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv 48: 6 32-39

A guide for mental health clinicians to develop and undertake benchmarking activities.

2010-09-12T22:40:05Z

There is a growing expectation for staff to participate in benchmarking activities. If benchmarking projects are to be successful, managers and clinicians need to be aware of the steps involved. In this article, we identify key aspects of benchmarking and consider how clinicians and managers can respond to and meet contemporary requirements for the development of sound benchmarking relationships. ...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Garry Walter, Lizabeth Tong (2010) Int J Ment Health Nurs 19: 2 137-141

Identifying and addressing bullying in nursing.

2010-07-07T21:33:48Z

Bullying activities can be overt and intimidating or comparatively invisible to others. Nurses who work in a culture of bullying may experience job dissatisfaction and physiological and psychological consequences. Failure to adhere to professional responsibilities and engage in acceptable interpersonal behaviours sets the scene for unhealthy workplaces. Bullying is also costly to organisations due...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Jan Horsfall (2010) Issues Ment Health Nurs 31: 5 331-335

Response to alchin.

2010-09-12T22:40:05Z

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt (2010) Int J Ment Health Nurs 19: 2 149-150

Acute inpatient units in a comprehensive (integrated) mental health system: a review of the literature.

2010-07-28T22:01:16Z

Acute inpatient mental health units can be seen as one important link in the chain of complementary mental health specific and generic community support services that need to address the real needs of people in the area from which clients are drawn. This article reviews the reasons for admission to these units and research initiatives to evaluate alternative models of care within the community. As...

Jan Horsfall, Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt (2010) Issues Ment Health Nurs 31: 4 273-278

Self-reported side effects in children and adolescents taking risperidone.

2010-05-21T02:30:00Z

OBJECTIVE: We aimed to describe medication side effects in a cross-section of young people taking low-dose risperidone, using a self-report measure. METHODS: The Liverpool University Neuroleptic Side Effect Rating Scale (LUNSERS) was completed by 66 patients aged between 6 and 18 years who had been taking low-dose risperidone (alone or in conjunction with other medications) for up to 13 years. RES...

Simon Byrne, Garry Walter, Glenn Hunt, Nerissa Soh, Michelle Cleary, Paul Duffy, Geoff Crawford, Peter Krabman, Patrick Concannon, Gin Malhi (2010) Australas Psychiatry 18: 1 42-45

The Concord Centre for Mental Health's new 'phase of illness' model of care: are we on the right track?

2010-08-24T21:36:56Z

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to provide an overview of a new 'phase of illness' model of care after relocation of Rozelle Hospital to the new purpose built Concord Centre for Mental Health and discuss its implementation and progress thus far. METHOD: One year after relocation, staff were asked to provide feedback of their views of the new model of care in order to identify implementation b...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn Hunt, Nick O'Connor, Jeff Snars (2010) Australas Psychiatry 18: 3 246-249

Building community engagement in nursing.

2010-09-30T22:39:04Z

Increasingly, nurses are expected to undertake activities to demonstrate community engagement as part of their continuing professional development. Such collaborative education activities can be mutually beneficial and stimulating, and when goals are aligned, valuable outcomes can be produced.

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt (2010) J Contin Educ Nurs 41: 8 344-345

Fostering real-world clinical mental health research.

2010-11-21T19:22:09Z

Aims and objectives. In this article, we identify key aspects for enhancing real-world research in mental health care clinical settings and broadly discuss some practicalities and issues that must be considered beforehand. Background. Practice which is evidence-based uses interventions or treatment methods that are supported by research findings for their quality and efficacy. Modern mental ...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Garry Walter, Debra Jackson (2010) J Clin Nurs 19: 23-24 3453-3458

Uncivil student behaviors in clinical settings: strategies for clinical nurse educators.

2010-11-21T19:22:09Z

Clinical educators may have difficulty determining how best to respond to uncivil behaviors from students in clinical settings. This column describes communication, ground rules, and policy enabling clinical educators to teach effectively and minimize inappropriate student responses.

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall (2010) J Contin Educ Nurs 41: 10 439-440

Stigma in mental health: clients and professionals.

2010-11-07T22:22:01Z

Stigmatising attitudes are not uncommon among mental health professionals who may be less than optimistic about outcomes for people with long-term mental health problems. These perceptions are probably related to the professionals' experiences, such as those working in the public sector dealing with clients in the most disturbed phases of mental illness. We provide an overview of stigma and some c...

Jan Horsfall, Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt (2010) Issues Ment Health Nurs 31: 7 450-455

Mental health nursing needs to lift its game in the citation stakes.

2010-11-14T20:28:20Z

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt (2010) Int J Ment Health Nurs 19: 4 221-222

Why is better mental health care so elusive?

2011-02-07T02:02:54Z

There are numerous barriers to improving healthcare delivery. This article summarizes contemporary theories and research evidence to focus on ways to motivate change within the hospital system to provide better health care.

Jan Horsfall, Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt (2010) Perspect Psychiatr Care 46: 4 279-285

Establishing clinical supervision in acute mental health inpatient units: acknowledging the challenges.

2011-02-07T02:02:54Z

After decades of discussion about clinical supervision and mental health nursing, the reality is that many acute mental health inpatient settings continue to struggle with the notion of clinical supervision and the implementation process. In this article we delineate the key elements of clinical supervision, explore practical and dynamic difficulties associated with clinical supervision and questi...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Brenda Happell (2010) Issues Ment Health Nurs 31: 8 525-531

Teaching and learning "on the run": ready-to-use toolkits in busy clinical settings.

2010-07-31T20:10:14Z

Clinicians should strongly consider using toolkits in their workplaces with students on clinical placement. These toolkits could include brief quizzes, crossword puzzles, vignettes, role-playing, storytelling, or reflective activities to engage students in context-specific, collaborative learning.

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter (2010) J Contin Educ Nurs 41: 6 244-245

Seclusion and its context in acute inpatient psychiatric care.

2011-12-19T03:04:42Z

In acute inpatient mental health services, patients commonly demonstrate extreme behaviours. A number of coercive practices, such as locked doors, enforced medication and seclusion, are used in these settings to control such behaviours. The aim of this report is to explore briefly some of the contemporary debates pertaining to seclusion. A perusal of the literature reveals a clarion call to end th...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Garry Walter (2010) J Med Ethics 36: 8 459-462

Psychiatry and the Hirsch h-index: The Relationship Between Journal Impact Factors and Accrued Citations.

2010-07-06T21:15:28Z

There is considerable debate on the use and abuse of journal impact factors and on selecting the most appropriate indicator to assess research outcome for an individual or group of scientists. Internet searches using Web of Science and Scopus were conducted to retrieve citation data for an individual in order to calculate nine variants of Hirsch's h-index. Citations to articles published in a wide...

Glenn E Hunt, Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter (2010) Harv Rev Psychiatry 18: 4 207-219

Views of Australian mental health stakeholders on clients' problematic drug and alcohol use.

2010-01-14T19:23:07Z

INTRODUCTION AND AIMS: Substance misuse by people with a serious mental illness may exacerbate psychiatric symptoms and contribute to relapse. The aim of the study was to ascertain the views of a wide range of Australian mental health service providers on staff education and training, client contact and management, assessment, and treatment effectiveness and service delivery. DESIGN AND METHODS: A...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Sandra Matheson, Garry Walter (2009) Drug Alcohol Rev 28: 2 122-128

Medical students' attitudes towards a career in psychiatry before and after viewing a promotional DVD.

2010-01-14T00:44:34Z

OBJECTIVES: The objectives were, first, to determine attitudes towards psychiatry as a career among medical students currently enrolled at the University of Sydney and, second, to establish the immediate impact on those attitudes of a promotional DVD, released by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. METHOD: Medical students enrolled in the University of Sydney in 2008 wer...

Tasha Robertson, Garry Walter, Nerissa Soh, Glenn Hunt, Michelle Cleary, Gin Malhi (2009) Australas Psychiatry 17: 4 311-317

Transition to psychiatric/mental health nursing programs: Expectations and practical considerations.

2010-01-14T00:44:34Z

Mental health services have developed transition programs to attract staff, including new graduates, staff with mental health nursing experience without formal qualifications, experienced nurses wishing to move into mental health, and nurses returning to the workforce. Transition to psychiatric/mental health programs are considered to be particularly significant in the mental health field because ...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Brenda Happell (2009) Int J Ment Health Nurs 18: 4 265-273

Handover in psychiatric settings: is change needed?

2010-01-14T19:23:07Z

Handover is a tradition in mental health settings and can occupy a significant amount of time each day, yet the topic has commanded limited attention in the psychiatric literature. Increasing staff changes and growing reliance on casual staff has heightened the need for the effective and efficient transfer of essential information, as staff will often find themselves in settings with unfamiliar pa...

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter, Jan Horsfall (2009) J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv 47: 3 28-33

A consideration of contemporary factors influencing professional development in health research.

2010-01-14T00:44:34Z

Numerous contemporary factors, including issues pertaining to continuing education and professional development, influence nursing careers in all areas of health research. This article provides an overview of international trends, practices, and questions that impinge on nurse educators and health researchers. These factors include the status of randomized controlled trials, the influence of evide...

Michelle L Cleary, Garry Walter, Jan Horsfall, Sandra Matheson (2009) J Contin Educ Nurs 40: 6 273-279

Psychosocial treatments for people with co-occurring severe mental illness and substance misuse: systematic review.

2010-01-14T19:22:26Z

AIM: This study is a report of a systematic review to assess current evidence for the efficacy of psychosocial interventions for reducing substance use, as well as improving mental state and encouraging treatment retention, among people with dual diagnosis. BACKGROUND: Substance misuse by people with a severe mental illness is common and of concern because of its many adverse consequences and lack...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Sandra Matheson, Garry Walter (2009) J Adv Nurs 65: 2 238-258

Drug and alcohol education for consumer workers and caregivers: a pilot project assessing attitudes toward persons with mental illness and problematic substance use.

2010-01-14T19:23:07Z

With the development of peer support networks in the mental health system, formal training should be provided regarding the adverse effects of substance use. Four educational workshops were conducted with caregivers and consumer workers to increase their knowledge and confidence to support people with a dual diagnosis. Workshops were evaluated through presurvey and postsurvey. The workshops were w...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Gillian Malins, Sandra Matheson, Phil Escott (2009) Arch Psychiatr Nurs 23: 2 104-110

Conducting efficient literature searches.

2010-05-21T02:30:01Z

Access to the most relevant articles with recent evidence is essential for writing peer-reviewed articles and informing clinical decision making. A clear method is needed to undertake a mental health literature review to ensure the topic is covered adequately. Choosing the right key words and search strategies and using appropriate databases are essential starting points. Drawing on different sear...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Jan Horsfall (2009) J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv 47: 11 34-41

Dealing with bullying in the workplace: toward zero tolerance.

2010-05-21T02:30:01Z

Recent reports indicate an absence of respect in workplace culture. Every person has the right to a workplace that is fair and equitable and in which he or she is treated with respect and dignity. Working in a collegial manner is challenging when environments have staff who engage in unprofessional or disruptive behaviors. A number of steps can be taken to support a healthy workplace and prevent b...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Garry Walter, Michael Robertson (2009) J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv 47: 12 34-41

Mental Health Research Through Clinical Innovation or Quality Improvement – A Refl ection on the Ethical Aspects

2010-05-11T20:46:46Z

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E. Hunt, Michael Robertson, Phil Escott (2009) Journal of Ethics in Mental Health 4: 2 1-3

Psychosocial treatments for people with co-occurring severe mental illnesses and substance use disorders (dual diagnosis): a review of empirical evidence.

2010-01-14T19:23:52Z

Considerable research documents the health consequences of psychosis and co-occurring substance use disorders. Results of randomized controlled trials assessing the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for persons with dual diagnoses are equivocal but encouraging. Many studies are hampered by small, heterogeneous samples, high attrition rates, short follow-up periods, and unclear descriptio...

Jan Horsfall, Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Garry Walter (2009) Harv Rev Psychiatry 17: 1 24-34

A comparison of patient and staff satisfaction with services after relocating to a new purpose-built mental health facility.

2010-01-14T19:23:52Z

OBJECTIVE: This study measured patient satisfaction levels and staff views regarding their expectations and workplace and other opinions after relocation to a new purpose-built mental health facility within the grounds of a general repatriation hospital. METHOD: Patients were interviewed face-to-face using a standardized satisfaction survey at least 2 months after the move to the new facility. In ...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn Hunt, Garry Walter (2009) Australas Psychiatry 17: 3 212-217

Delivering difficult news in psychiatric settings.

2010-01-14T00:43:13Z

Communication research and investigations into the delivery of bad news are uncommon in psychiatry versus other medical specialties. The question of delivering "bad" diagnostic news in psychiatry has been focused on dementia rather than actual psychiatric disorders and their sequelae. Common problems are that psychiatrists avoid dealing with patients' emotional reactions to bad news and that they ...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Jan Horsfall (2009) Harv Rev Psychiatry 17: 5 315-321

Evaluation of a transition to practice programme for mental health nursing.

2010-01-14T19:23:52Z

AIM: This paper is a report of a study assessing nurses' satisfaction with a 12-month transition to practice programme into mental health nursing and its impact on their perceived knowledge, confidence and self-concept. BACKGROUND: Transition to practice programmes are necessary to facilitate graduate nurses' professional adjustment into nursing and experienced nurses' movement from one clinical s...

Michelle Cleary, Sandra Matheson, Brenda Happell (2009) J Adv Nurs 65: 4 844-850

Locked inpatient units in modern mental health care: values and practice issues.

2010-05-21T02:30:01Z

Locked inpatient units are an increasing phenomenon, introduced in response to unforseen abscondences and suicides of patients. This paper identifies some value issues concerning the practice of locked psychiatric inpatient units. Broad strategies, practicalities and ethical matters that must be considered in inpatient mental health services are also explored. The authors draw on the published res...

M Cleary, G E Hunt, G Walter, M Robertson (2009) J Med Ethics 35: 10 644-646

Psychosocial interventions for people with both severe mental illness and substance misuse.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

BACKGROUND: Even low levels of substance misuse by people with a severe mental illness can have detrimental effects. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of psychosocial interventions for substance reduction in people with a serious mental illness. SEARCH STRATEGY: For this update (2007) we searched the Cochrane Schizophrenia Group Trials Register (May 2006) which is based on regular searches of majo...

M Cleary, G Hunt, S Matheson, N Siegfried, G Walter (2008) Cochrane Database Syst Rev : 1

Psychosocial treatment programs for people with both severe mental illness and substance misuse.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

Over 50% of people with a severe mental illness also use illicit drugs and/or alcohol at hazardous levels. This review is based on the findings of 25 randomized controlled trials which assessed the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions, offered either as one-off treatments or as an integrated or nonintegrated program, to reduce substance use by people with a severe mental illness. The findin...

M Cleary, G E Hunt, S Matheson, N Siegfried, G Walter (2008) Schizophr Bull 34: 2 226-228

Demystifying research and evidence-based practice for consumers and carers: development and evaluation of an educational package.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

Increasingly, consumers and carers are involving themselves in many aspects and levels of mental health services. However, one area in which active involvement has been less prominent is research. This paper describes an educational initiative that sought to increase consumers' and carers' understanding of the way research is conducted and its role in evidence-based practice. Information regarding...

Michelle Cleary, Sandra Matheson, Garry Walter, Gillian Malins, Glenn E Hunt (2008) Issues Ment Health Nurs 29: 2 131-143

What is the role of e-technology in mental health services and psychiatric research?

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

In this article, the role of e-technology is explored, with an emphasis on the advantages and disadvantages of its use for health care and mental health research. E-technology is broadly understood to include the Internet and related information technologies, and in recent years, its use has grown rapidly. The Internet is a major source of health information, and there is potential to deliver enha...

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter, Sandra Matheson (2008) J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv 46: 4 42-48

Side effects of second-generation antipsychotics: the experiences, views and monitoring practices of Australian child psychiatrists.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to ascertain the experiences, views and monitoring practices of Australian child psychiatrists regarding the metabolic and other side effects of second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs). METHOD: A 19-item questionnaire was posted to all members of the RANZCP Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry living in Australia. RESULTS: Of the 290 eligible members of t...

Garry Walter, Amy DeLaroche, Nerissa Soh, Glenn Hunt, Michelle Cleary, Gin Malhi, Tim Lambert, Christoph Correll, Joseph Rey (2008) Australas Psychiatry 16: 4 253-262

Promoting dual diagnosis awareness in everyday clinical practice.

2010-01-14T19:23:52Z

Working with and treating individuals with co-occurring substance misuse presents unique challenges for mental health nurses. Substance misuse is common in mental health settings, and its clinical challenges with system barriers impede positive treatment outcomes. To work effectively in everyday clinical practice with dual diagnosis clients, nurses need to consider potential guiding principles. Th...

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter, Glenn E Hunt, Richard Clancy, Jan Horsfall (2008) J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv 46: 12 43-49

Planning and facilitating workshops.

2010-01-14T19:22:26Z

The centerpiece of quality workshops is guided learning through a balance of group activities and facilitator input. Preferably, a variety of presentation modes are used so that the material is accessed via different learning pathways. It is imperative that the facilitator prepare adequately so that the workshop runs smoothly, is interesting, and targets the appropriate educational level for the p...

Jan Horsfall, Michelle Cleary (2008) J Contin Educ Nurs 39: 11 511-516

The challenge of optimising research participation: paying participants in mental health settings

2010-01-19T21:54:16Z

M Cleary, G Walter, S Matheson S (2008) Acta Neuropsychiatrica 20: 286-290

Managing medical comorbidity in people with schizophrenia

2010-01-19T21:57:16Z

E Muir-Cochrane, M Cleary, G Walter, S Matheson. (2008) Current Medical Literature – Psychiatry 19: 1 1-6

The association between substance use and the needs of patients with psychiatric disorder, levels of anxiety, and caregiving burden.

2010-01-14T19:22:26Z

The influence of substance use on patient's needs and caregiving consequences has received insufficient research attention. We sought to determine whether patients with comorbid substance use have higher levels of need, anxiety, depression, and caregiving consequences than those of patients who do not use substances. A total of 520 patients participated, and those who used substances (n = 216) rep...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Sandra Matheson, Garry Walter (2008) Arch Psychiatr Nurs 22: 6 375-385

Challenging conventional practice: placing consumers at the centre of the research enterprise.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

Without evidence, clinicians may inadvertently be providing treatment that is not necessarily best for some consumers. If consumers, carers, and staff have different views about what type of services are best and which treatments are most effective, it is in all our interests to know more about these differences and find common ground. This article provides an overview of factors that require cons...

Jan Horsfall, Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter, Gillian Malins (2007) Issues Ment Health Nurs 28: 11 1201-1213

Spreading the word: disseminating research results to patients and carers. Acta Neuropsychiatrica.

2010-01-19T22:00:37Z

M Cleary, G Walter, G Luscombe (2007) 19: 224-229.

Staff and patient perceptions of research in an integrated mental health service.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

The purpose of this research was to survey staff and patients about their experience, knowledge, and attitudes regarding research. One hundred and sixty patients were interviewed using a questionnaire. In addition, a modified version of the same questionnaire was sent to multidisciplinary staff (n = 476), and about two-fifths (n = 181, 38%) were returned. Participants were interested in research a...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn E Hunt, Adele Freeman, Garry Walter (2007) Issues Ment Health Nurs 28: 4 341-358

Conducting mental health research: key steps, practicalities, and issues for the early career researcher.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

Jan Horsfall, Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter, Glenn E Hunt (2007) Int J Ment Health Nurs 16 Suppl 1: S1-20

Carer participation in mental health service delivery.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

There is increasing emphasis on enhancing consumer and carer participation in the planning and provision of mental health services. However, health professionals, consumers, and carers have different perceptions about what constitutes optimal care; identifying, negotiating, and meeting their respective needs can be challenging. The aim of the paper is to highlight the challenges of facilitating ca...

Michelle Cleary, Adele Freeman, Garry Walter (2006) Int J Ment Health Nurs 15: 3 189-194

The quest to fund research: playing research lotto.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

OBJECTIVE: To provide some direction for those interested in obtaining funding with the purpose of highlighting opportunities for beginner researchers in the health-care field. METHOD: Features of a good grant application are described and an audit of seven mental health professional journals was undertaken, the latter to determine, inter alia, whether the paper reported research findings and whet...

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter, Glenn Hunt (2006) Australas Psychiatry 14: 3 323-326

Patient and carer perceptions of need and associations with care-giving burden in an integrated adult mental health service.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

OBJECTIVE: To identify patients' and carers' perceptions of need in inpatient and community settings and investigate the relationship between need and caregiver burden. METHOD: The study was conducted across a metropolitan mental health service in Sydney, Australia. Patients (n = 407) and carers (n = 50) completed the Camberwell Assessment of Need Short Appraisal Schedule. Carers also completed a ...

Michelle Cleary, Adele Freeman, Glenn E Hunt, Garry Walter (2006) Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol 41: 3 208-214

'Consumer consultant': expanding the role of consumers in modern mental health services.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

We aim to increase understanding about issues affecting 'consumer consultants' at an Area Mental Health Service level in the hope that consumers and mental health staff are informed of the challenges and changes associated with that role. Anecdotal feedback indicates that consumer consultants are working harder than ever and that their role is more diverse and challenging than before. Increased or...

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter, Phil Escott (2006) Int J Ment Health Nurs 15: 1 29-34

Educating mental health nurses in clinical settings: tackling the challenge.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter (2006) Contemp Nurse 21: 1 153-157

The patient's view of need and caregiving consequences: a cross-sectional study of inpatients with severe mental illness.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

This cross-sectional study was conducted across inpatient facilities of a metropolitan mental health service in Sydney, Australia. Given shorter lengths of stay in acute inpatient facilities, it is important to ascertain differences between patients' and carers' perceptions of need and support in order to guide delivery of care in the community. The objectives were to: (1) assess the needs of pati...

M Cleary, G E Hunt, G Walter, A Freeman (2006) J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 13: 5 506-514

Fostering a culture of support in mental health settings: alternatives to traditional models of clinical supervision.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

Clinical supervision [CS] for mental health nurses in inpatient settings in Sydney, Australia, is virtually nonexistent despite over a decade of discussion regarding its benefits to staff, patients, and organisations. Whilst there is general agreement about the merit of CS, its ad-hoc implementation and the use of models that do not correspond to the realities of the environment have led to its ad...

Michelle Cleary, Adele Freeman (2006) Issues Ment Health Nurs 27: 9 985-1000

The trials and tribulations of performing within the research arena.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

M Cleary, A Freeman, G E Hunt, N Siegfried (2006) J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 13: 2 247-249

Enhancing nurse carer partnerships: A self-directed learning approach.

2011-05-31T02:28:16Z

For many mental health consumers living in the community, friends or relatives provide day-to-day care and support. Consequently, mental health nurses are increasingly required to work collaboratively with carers and integrate their perspective into patient care. Despite this, research suggests that communication between healthcare workers and carers is poor and training in imparting information t...

Michelle Cleary, Adele Freeman (2006) Nurse Educ Pract 6: 4 224-231

STUDY TOURS: getting the most out of study tours.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

Michelle L Cleary, Garry Walter (2006) J Contin Educ Nurs 37: 5 200-201

Improving student learning in mental health settings: The views of clinical stakeholders.

2011-05-31T02:28:16Z

In this study, individual semi-structured interviews with key nursing staff were undertaken across a metropolitan mental health service in Sydney, Australia to ascertain their views, knowledge and experiences in regard to the development of nursing programmes for nurses new to mental health nursing, trainee enrolled nurse programmes and undergraduate placements. Interview topics were based on info...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Paul De Carlo (2006) Nurse Educ Pract 6: 3 141-148

Recruitment and retention initiatives: nursing students' satisfaction with clinical experience in the mental health field.

2010-01-14T19:22:26Z

The difficulty in attracting graduates of undergraduate nursing programs into mental health remains a challenge for the field. Positive clinical experience has been identified as a potential strategy in encouraging students to regard mental health nursing positively. This paper reports the findings of a survey administered to Undergraduate Nursing Students and Trainee Enrolled Nurses within the me...

Michelle Cleary, Brenda Happell (2005) Nurse Educ Pract 5: 2 109-116

Promoting a sustainable mental health nursing workforce: an evaluation of a transition mental health nursing programme.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

The recruitment and retention of the mental health nursing workforce has been identified as a major issue both nationally and internationally. Transition to practice programmes has been identified as an important strategy in addressing these issues. There is, however, a paucity of literature addressing the potential or effectiveness of transition programmes in achieving these aims. This paper repo...

Michelle Cleary, Brenda Happell (2005) Int J Ment Health Nurs 14: 2 109-116

Self-directed learning and portfolio development for nurses: developing workbooks as a facilitative tool.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

Workbooks are often used for discipline-specific learning in academic institutions but there is growing recognition of their potential usefulness in the clinical setting to promote learning and professional development. The purpose of this paper is to share some tips/guidelines for those clinical staff interested in developing self-directed learning programs using a workbook approach. Combined wit...

Michelle Cleary, Adele Freeman (2005) Contemp Nurse 20: 1 14-20

Email etiquette: guidelines for mental health nurses.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

This note is about the use of email and its role in mental health settings. We anticipate that it may be of assistance to mental health nurses unfamiliar with the benefits and pitfalls of email and wanting to learn more about how to use it professionally and effectively. In mental health nursing, we pride ourselves on our interpersonal skills and being able to communicate. However, transferring th...

Michelle Cleary, Adele Freeman (2005) Int J Ment Health Nurs 14: 1 62-65

Towards a healthier lifestyle for staff of a psychiatric hospital: description of a pilot programme.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

Various lifestyle factors contribute to morbidity and mortality. Health promotion programs have the potential to increase awareness about, and possibly modify, some of these factors. In the workplace, these programs can be accessed by large groups of people. A healthy lifestyles programme was piloted for non-clinical staff in Central Sydney Area Mental Health Service, Australia. The aim of the pro...

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter (2005) Int J Ment Health Nurs 14: 1 32-36

Making evidence based practice a reality for mental health nursing.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

In recent years, efforts have been directed towards making mental health nursing more evidence-based. Making evidence based practice (EBP) a reality in modern health services requires due attention to service planning and management. It is acknowledged that there are many challenges and barriers to implementing EBP as outlined in this article. However, by using an example from our mental health se...

Michelle Cleary, Adele Freeman, Garry Walter, Glenn E Hunt (2005) Contemp Nurse 20: 2 278-289

The experience and views of mental health nurses regarding nursing care delivery in an integrated, inpatient setting.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

Positive and effective consumer outcomes hinge on having in place optimal models of nursing care delivery. The aim of this study was to ascertain the experience and views of mental health nurses, working in hospitals in an area mental health service, regarding nursing care delivery in those settings. Surveys (n = 250) were sent to all mental health nurses working in inpatient settings and 118 (47%...

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter, Glenn Hunt (2005) Int J Ment Health Nurs 14: 2 72-77

What patients and carers want to know: an exploration of information and resource needs in adult mental health services.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

OBJECTIVE: The objectives of this study were to: (i) obtain baseline data on the extent of carer involvement across a representative sample of hospital and community patients within an integrated area health service; and (ii) examine perspectives on discharge planning and community care among patients and their carers to identify information and resources they consider important. METHOD: Over a 4-...

Michelle Cleary, Adele Freeman, Glenn E Hunt, Garry Walter (2005) Aust N Z J Psychiatry 39: 6 507-513

Facilitating research within clinical settings: the development of a beginner's guide.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

Increased consumer participation, clinical governance, accreditation, and occupational health and safety requirements have contributed to considerable changes in the demands placed upon mental health staff, and many are now expected to undertake or participate in research. However, many staff have not received formal training in research design and methodology, and the multitude of policies, proce...

Michelle Cleary, Adele Freeman (2005) Int J Ment Health Nurs 14: 3 202-208

The development, implementation, and evaluation of a clinical leadership program for mental health nurses.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

A structured clinical leadership program was developed to assist nurses working in a metropolitan mental health service to develop and consolidate clinical leadership skills. The Nurses' Self-Concept Questionnaire (NSCO) was used to elicit responses from participants prior to commencement of the leadership program and again at completion. Findings indicate that the program was considered useful an...

Michelle Cleary, Adele Freeman, Loren Sharrock (2005) Issues Ment Health Nurs 26: 8 827-842

The cultural realities of clinical supervision in an acute inpatient mental health setting.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

In this paper, the cultural realities of clinical supervision (CS) in acute inpatient mental health settings are explored using an ethnographic approach. Findings suggest that there is a verbal acceptance of CS by mental health nurses but a cultural belief that it has limited experiential value and, thus, a cautious attitude towards its adoption is in practice. This may, in part, be attributable t...

Michelle Cleary, Adele Freeman (2005) Issues Ment Health Nurs 26: 5 489-505

The realities of mental health nursing in acute inpatient environments.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

The purpose of this ethnographic study was to understand how nurses construct their practice in an acute inpatient psychiatric unit in light of the current challenges, demands and influences brought about by service reform. During a 5-month period, fieldwork observations, interviews and discussion groups occurred in a 22-bed acute inpatient mental health facility in New South Wales, Australia. The...

Michelle Cleary (2004) Int J Ment Health Nurs 13: 1 53-60

Apportioning our time and energy: oral presentation, poster, journal article or other?

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

There is a general expectation for health service employees to present their work in oral or written format to showcase clinical ideas, innovations, service developments, and quality and research initiatives. This research note outlines the types of forums where work can be presented and highlights their relative merits. It is anticipated that this discussion will be of interest to clinicians, man...

Michelle Cleary, Garry Walter (2004) Int J Ment Health Nurs 13: 3 204-207

Guidelines for presentations and publications.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

The oral and written presentation of work arising from clinical practice, service development, quality improvement projects and research is presently encouraged and supported. Because this work may involve consumers, staff and the organization, it is important that proper consideration is given to how the work is disseminated, including any ethical implications. There is a need to ensure that cons...

Michelle Cleary, Glenn Hunt, Garry Walter, Jan Horsfall (2003) Int J Ment Health Nurs 12: 2 158-159

The challenges of mental health care reform for contemporary mental health nursing practice: relationships, power and control.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

This ethnographic investigation was concerned with the way mental health nurses' construct their practice in an acute inpatient psychiatric unit in light of the current challenges, demands and influences brought about by service reforms of the 1990s. The setting for this study was a 22-bed acute inpatient mental health facility. Over a 5-month period, data were collected through fieldwork observat...

Michelle Cleary (2003) Int J Ment Health Nurs 12: 2 139-147

The challenges of mental health care reform for contemporary mental health nursing practice: delivery of nursing care.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

This ethnographic account of mental health nursing in a 22-bed acute inpatient facility in New South Wales, Australia, uncovered cultural meaning and cultural realities associated with the delivery of nursing care within the context of current challenges, demands, and influences brought about by service reforms. The findings demonstrate that mental health nurses have been responsive to changes bro...

Michelle Cleary (2003) Int J Ment Health Nurs 12: 3 213-222

Patient concerns about seclusion: developing a leaflet.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

Seclusion continues to be used as a last resort in many acute in-patient mental health facilities, hence, mental health nurses must consider a range of strategies to improve seclusion practice. This article reviews selected literature to glean relevant information to provide to patients regarding seclusion protocols, rationales, and aims. Some postseclusion debriefing, nurse education, and organiz...

Jan Horsfall, Michelle Cleary (2003) Issues Ment Health Nurs 24: 5 575-585

Consumer feedback on nursing care and discharge planning.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

BACKGROUND: Gaining consumer feedback about nursing care and discharge planning is especially important given the changes that have occurred in acute inpatient mental health facilities. Consumers can best define the quality of the service they receive and surveys are considered to be good sources of information about nursing care and discharge planning. AIM: The aims of this study were to clarify ...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall, Glenn E Hunt (2003) J Adv Nurs 42: 3 269-277

Mental health quality improvement: what about ethics?

2010-01-14T19:44:09Z

Nurses are increasingly developing and coordinating quality improvement projects under the auspices of state, area health service and organization policies, however, ethical frameworks are commonly absent. This study aims to define key terms, provide an overview of current policy in relation to ethics and outline some procedures and processes for mental health nurses involved in such projects. The...

Jan Horsfall, Michelle Cleary (2002) Int J Ment Health Nurs 11: 1 40-46

Measuring outcomes in the workplace: the impact of an education program.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

There is an increasing pressure for mental health nurses to engage in research and quality improvement activities to demonstrate how nursing care contributes to improved patient outcomes. This paper describes the evaluation of an educational program, particularly its impact on participants' attitudes towards and confidence in the measurement of patient outcomes. Nurses from the Central Sydney Area...

Michelle Cleary, Raighne Jordan, Brenda Happell (2002) Int J Ment Health Nurs 11: 4 269-275

Quality improvement projects: finding a pathway through policies.

2010-01-14T19:37:36Z

It is increasingly common for mental health nurses to develop and implement quality improvement and/or research projects. The requirement that these activities be conducted in accordance with local, state and national policy; organizational accreditation frameworks; and within ethical frameworks is daunting. This paper aims to define relevant terms, relate some of the competing demands to each oth...

Michelle Cleary, Jan Horsfall (2002) Int J Ment Health Nurs 11: 2 121-127

Ethical practice guidelines: an evaluation.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

Ethical practice guidelines (EPGs) were developed for use in Central Sydney Area Mental Health Service to guide contemporary mental health nursing practice and serve as a resource for clinical mental health nurses in relation to their professional conduct and practice. This survey of mental health nurses aimed to ascertain feedback on the application of the EPGs in the clinical arena. Nurses from ...

Michelle Cleary, Raighne Jordan, Jan Horsfall (2002) Int J Ment Health Nurs 11: 3 199-202

Experience, knowledge and attitudes of mental health staff regarding clients with a borderline personality disorder.

2010-01-14T19:33:38Z

A survey of mental health staff experience, knowledge and attitudes regarding the management of clients with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD) aimed to obtain baseline data to provide direction for developing planned education and determining staff willingness to participate in such training. A 23-item questionnaire was developed and posted to mental health staff in a public Are...

Michelle Cleary, Nandi Siegfried, Garry Walter (2002) Int J Ment Health Nurs 11: 3 186-191

An exploratory investigation into the nursing management of aggression in acute psychiatric settings.

2010-01-14T19:37:36Z

The management of aggression in inpatient psychiatric facilities is a major concern for nurses. Despite the prevalence of research on aggression within psychiatric settings, very few studies have tracked the clinical management of identified patients in a systematic manner. The overall aim of this study was to explore the clinical management of patients identified as potentially aggressive in psyc...

J Delaney, M Cleary, R Jordan, J Horsfall (2001) J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 8: 1 77-84

Revitalise Interpersonal Skills.

2010-01-19T22:03:28Z

R Jordan, M Cleary (2000) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Mental Health Nursing 9: 51

Patterns of use, attitudes and expectations of mental health staff regarding computers.

2010-01-14T19:37:36Z

There is limited information on the views of mental health staff about computers. The present study aimed to ascertain the patterns of use, attitudes and expectations of staff from a comprehensive mental health service regarding computers before and after the purchase of new equipment and training. A questionnaire was sent to staff of the Central Sydney Mental Health Services working in sites targ...

G Walter, M Cleary, J M Rey (2000) J Qual Clin Pract 20: 1 20-23

Discourse analysis of an 'observation levels' nursing policy.

2010-01-14T19:37:36Z

The practice of special observation (or constant observation) is widely used in inpatient psychiatric facilities for the care of people who are suicidal. In this study, the policy of special observation was examined using a discourse analysis method to discern prevailing ideas and practices highlighted within the policy. After reading, studying and analysing the special observation nursing policy,...

J Horsfall, M Cleary (2000) J Adv Nurs 32: 5 1291-1297

Want to know how to conduct a survey but too afraid to ask?: A Step-by-step guide.

2010-01-19T22:05:11Z

G Walter, M Cleary, J Rey (1999) Australasian Psychiatry 7: 5 258-261.

Patient, client, consumer?

2010-01-14T19:37:36Z

N Siegfried, J Ferguson, M Cleary, G Walter, J M Rey (1999) Aust N Z J Psychiatry 33: 6 941-942

Experience, knowledge and attitudes of mental health staff regarding patients' problematic drug and alcohol use.

2010-01-14T19:37:36Z

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the experience, knowledge and attitudes of mental health staff regarding patients' problematic drug and alcohol use in order to provide direction for planned drug and alcohol education. METHOD: A 47-item questionnaire was developed and individually posted to all mental health staff employed by Central Sydney Area Health Service (n = 536). RESULTS: Thr...

N Siegfried, J Ferguson, M Cleary, G Walter, J M Rey (1999) Aust N Z J Psychiatry 33: 2 267-273

'Something always comes up': nurse-patient interaction in an acute psychiatric setting.

2010-01-14T19:37:36Z

In this study, 10 nurses and 10 patients were interviewed to explore factors influencing nurse-patient interactions in an acute psychiatric inpatient facility. The six themes that emerged from the nursing interviews were; environment, something always comes up, nurses' attributes, patient factors, instrumental support and focus of nursing. The four themes from the patient interviews were; nurses' ...

M Cleary, C Edwards (1999) J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 6: 6 469-477

Factors influencing nurse-patient interaction in the acute psychiatric setting: an exploratory investigation.

2010-01-14T19:37:36Z

Nurse-patient interaction in acute psychiatric in-patient facilities has been the subject of much discussion in the literature and remains a contentious issue. How and why nurses interact with patients in the acute care setting requires definition within the current dynamic environment of mental health service provision. Factors which impact on the manner in which nurses care for patients also req...

M Cleary, C Edwards, T Meehan (1999) Aust N Z J Ment Health Nurs 8: 3 109-116

Suicidal patients and special observation.

2010-01-14T19:37:36Z

Special observation is a nursing practice utilized in in-patient psychiatric facilities for patients who are suicidal. Special observation is carried out by an allocated registered nurse remaining continuously at arms length from, or within sight of (as specified), the patient; or a registered nurse observing the patient within a 30 min interval. In this exploratory study, we investigated the role...

M Cleary, R Jordan, J Horsfall, P Mazoudier, J Delaney (1999) J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 6: 6 461-467

Attitudes of mental health personnel towards rating outcome.

2010-01-14T19:37:36Z

Outcome measurement is becoming an integral part of health-care delivery. The attitudes of staff towards this development are important as they may influence ratings themselves, improve the design of measures and indicate how outcome assessment should be introduced into services. In this preliminary study, we surveyed staff from Central Sydney Mental Health Services who had taken part in a Commonw...

G Walter, M Cleary, J M Rey (1998) J Qual Clin Pract 18: 2 109-115

Boarding house life for people with mental illness: an exploratory study.

2010-01-14T19:44:09Z

The present study explored residents' perceptions of life in boarding houses within the Central Sydney Area Health Service. A purposeful sample of 14 people with a mental illness participated in semistructured interviews. The transcribed interviews were analysed for lifestyle issues to increase understanding of the factors that impact on quality of life from the consumers' perspective. It was enco...

M Cleary, P Woolford, T Meehan (1998) Aust N Z J Ment Health Nurs 7: 4 163-171

An exploratory investigation into women's experiences in a mixed sex psychiatric admission unit.

2010-01-14T19:37:36Z

In recent years, expressions of concern about the safety of women in mixed sex wards have been noted. The purpose of this exploratory study was to give hospitalized women with a diagnosis of mental illness the opportunity to describe their experiences in mixed sex wards. A qualitative study, using focus groups, was conducted. The three major themes that emerged from the study were: (i) environment...

M Cleary, R Warren (1998) Aust N Z J Ment Health Nurs 7: 1 33-40