McShane Dean, Madden Amy, Kinsey Lucy, Bifarin Oladayo
School of Nursing and Advanced Practice, Faculty of Health, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK.
Mersey Care NHS FT, Liverpool, UK.
J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs. 2025 Feb;32(1):138-142. doi: 10.1111/jpm.13092. Epub 2024 Aug 7.
WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Mental health nurses in the UK play a critical role in providing care, advocating for patients and navigating the complexities associated with mental health challenges. Acknowledging and supporting the efforts of mental health nurses is essential for advancing mental health care, promoting inclusivity and fostering community resilience amidst ongoing challenges within existing health care organisations. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: Highlights the integral role of mental health nurses in the UK's health system as both care providers and advocates, underpinning the importance of addressing the growing demand for mental health services Introduces innovative digital tools like the 'Hub of Hope' and the potential of social prescribing as effective strategies for improving access to mental health care and support. Emphasises the need for enhanced support and recognition of mental health nurses to ensure the sustainable advancement of mental health services and the well-being of communities. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: Mental health nurses should integrate innovative digital tools like the 'Hub of Hope' into their practice to improve signposting and access to mental health resources for individuals in need. There is a critical need for ongoing education and support for mental health nurses within practice settings to maintain their well-being and enhance their ability to provide holistic care despite increasing clinical demands. Advocacy for increased investment in mental health resources and support for research activities lead by mental health nurses is essential to address current service gaps and promote the development of more effective interventions.
关于该主题已知的信息有哪些？：英国的精神科护士在提供护理、为患者发声以及应对与心理健康挑战相关的复杂性方面发挥着关键作用。认可并支持精神科护士的努力对于推进心理健康护理、促进包容性以及在现有医疗保健机构持续面临的挑战中增强社区复原力至关重要。
本文对现有知识的补充有哪些？：强调了精神科护士在英国卫生系统中作为护理提供者和倡导者的不可或缺的作用，突显了应对心理健康服务不断增长的需求的重要性；介绍了像“希望中心”这样的创新数字工具以及社会处方作为改善获得心理健康护理和支持的有效策略的潜力；强调需要加强对精神科护士的支持和认可以确保心理健康服务的可持续推进和社区的福祉。
对实践有哪些启示？：精神科护士应将像“希望中心”这样的创新数字工具融入其实践中，以改善为有需要的个人提供心理健康资源的指引和获取途径。在实践环境中，迫切需要为精神科护士提供持续教育和支持，以维持他们的福祉并增强他们在临床需求不断增加的情况下提供整体护理的能力。倡导增加对心理健康资源的投资以及支持由精神科护士主导的研究活动对于解决当前的服务差距和促进更有效干预措施的发展至关重要。
