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Self‐Reported Health, Health Behaviors, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Regional Mental Health Consumers
Author(s) -
Happell Brenda,
Scott David,
Hoey Wendy,
Stanton Robert
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
perspectives in psychiatric care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6163
pISSN - 0031-5990
DOI - 10.1111/ppc.12043
Subject(s) - medicine , randomized controlled trial , intervention (counseling) , mental health , health care , blood pressure , quality of life (healthcare) , physical health , family medicine , physical therapy , nursing , psychiatry , surgery , economics , radiology , economic growth
Purpose This article reports baseline data from a randomized controlled trial investigating the impact of a specialist cardiometabolic healthcare nurse on physical health care. Design and Methods Survey of community‐based mental health consumers randomized to a cardiometabolic health nurse intervention. Findings Findings show a high prevalence of respiratory conditions, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, and low quality of life. Participants reported regular blood pressure but infrequent cholesterol and blood glucose testing. Few received advice about smoking cessation, diet, or physical activity. Participants were mostly satisfied with physical healthcare provision; however, positive health behaviors are lacking. Practice Implications An individualized intervention based on knowledge and attitudes may be necessary.