Duyilemi Femi Edward, Mabunda Nkhensani Florence
Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program, Mental Care Line, Michael DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Department of Nursing Science, School of Health Care Sciences, Sefako Makgato Health Science University, Molotlegi St., Ga-Rankuwa Zone 1, Ga-Rankuwa 0208, South Africa.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2025 Apr 16;22(4):626. doi: 10.3390/ijerph22040626.
Advanced psychiatric nurses' clinical skills and expertise are increasingly challenging registered nurses in mental health. Understanding registered nurses' perceptions of the role of advanced psychiatric nurses is vital for improving mental healthcare delivery and fostering collaboration for effective patient outcomes. This integrative review aims to explore how registered nurses perceive the role of advanced psychiatric nurses in mental healthcare. : An integrative review methodology was used to synthesize the existing literature following PRISMA guidelines. Both qualitative and quantitative studies provided a comprehensive understanding of the registered nurses' perceptions regarding the role of advanced psychiatric nurses in mental health nursing. : Several key themes emerged from studies included in this review, including recognition of expertise, role ambiguity and boundaries, and the need for structured education and training. : This review highlights the need to clarify roles and how communication is essential for improving collaboration, team cohesion, and patient outcomes while promoting interprofessional education to optimize mental healthcare, in addition to bridging the knowledge gap or the discrepancy between registered nurses and advanced psychiatric nurses. What registered nurses know and what they need to know to perform tasks will improve the quality of mental healthcare and optimize services for individuals with mental health needs.
高级精神科护士的临床技能和专业知识对心理健康领域的注册护士构成了越来越大的挑战。了解注册护士对高级精神科护士角色的看法对于改善精神卫生保健服务以及促进协作以实现有效的患者治疗效果至关重要。本综合综述旨在探讨注册护士如何看待高级精神科护士在精神卫生保健中的作用。：采用综合综述方法，按照PRISMA指南对现有文献进行综合分析。定性和定量研究都提供了对注册护士对高级精神科护士在精神卫生护理中角色看法的全面理解。：本综述纳入的研究中出现了几个关键主题，包括对专业知识的认可、角色模糊与界限，以及对结构化教育和培训的需求。：本综述强调了明确角色的必要性，以及沟通对于改善协作、团队凝聚力和患者治疗效果的重要性，同时促进跨专业教育以优化精神卫生保健，此外还需弥合注册护士与高级精神科护士之间的知识差距或差异。注册护士所知道的以及他们执行任务所需了解的内容将提高精神卫生保健质量，并为有精神健康需求的个人优化服务。
