Integrating Mental Health Concepts in the Care of Adults With Chronic Illnesses: A Curricular Enhancement.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Background
In the United States, inadequate attention has been given to the mental health needs of chronically ill adults, and the attempts to integrate mental health in primary care have fallen short.Method
This article describes the beginning efforts of the faculty at Duke University School of Nursing to integrate mental health concepts into its adult-gerontological nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner curricula.Results
Competency and course content mapping activities revealed opportunities for mental health enhancement. Five mental health concepts were identified for module development: spectrum of emotions, validation skills, self-management, resilience, and diversity. Mental health modules will be integrated in the nurse practitioner Physical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning course, as well as in various clinical courses.Conclusion
Challenges and lessons learned, including efforts to foster active interprofessional learning among medical, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner students, are described.Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Hendrix, CC; Pereira, K; Bowers, M; Brown, J; Eisbach, S; Briggs, ME; Fitzgerald, K; Matters, L; Luddy, C; Braxton, L
Published Date
- November 2015
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 54 / 11
Start / End Page
- 645 - 649
PubMed ID
- 26517077
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1938-2421
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0148-4834
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.3928/01484834-20151016-06
Language
- eng