Discuss the assessment, prevention and management of persons living with a mental illness
TOPIC: (Managing Challenging Behaviours)
Discuss the assessment, prevention and management of (aggression/behaviours of concern), for persons living with a mental illness
Include the following in your discussion:
The prevalence of (aggression/behaviours of concern) in consumers with mental illness
The risk factors for (aggression/behaviours of concern)
Identify from the literature the consumers’ perspectives and lived experience relating to the topic
Describe best practice approaches/models/standards/guidelines
Discuss the mental health nurse’s role and nursing interventions to minimise (aggression/behaviours of concern) Highlight any barriers to those interventions
Then, develop an essay that enables you to explore and investigate aspects of that topic in greater detail:
Part 1: Essay Plan: Complete a comprehensive essay plan
Using the essay template, ensure all sections are completed.
Part 2: Essay: Write a structured essay
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