Nurses' perceptions of the role of liaison mental health nurse.
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TL;DR
A focus group interview was carried out with a group of nurses to evaluate a liaison mental health nursing role and the LMHN role was valued for its availability and visibility, objectivity and mental health expertise.
Abstract
A focus group interview was carried out with a group of nurses to evaluate a liaison mental health nursing role. This work carried out by a liaison mental health nurse (LMHN), had been in operation for several years in a haematology unit. The views of nurses using the service were positive. The LMHN role was valued for its availability and visibility, objectivity and mental health expertise.