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Reducing inequalities in health and life expectancy
- Authors:
- NEVE Jane, BRIERS G.
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 112(5), 2016, pp.12-14.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Many people with mental health problems or learning disabilities die early, preventable deaths, but steps can be taken to ensure their physical health needs are not overlooked. This article describes research conducted to establish the evidence base through a review of the literature and draw up priorities for action, along with the competencies mental health and learning disability nurses need to improve service users' physical healthcare. The article also refers to a training course for mental health nurses delivered in the Pennine Care Foundation Trust as an example of good practice and provides recommendations for Trusts. (Edited publisher abstract)