Evolving role of mental health nurses in the physical health care of people with serious mental health illness.

Volume: 21, Issue: 3, Pages: 266 - 273
Published: Jun 1, 2012
Abstract
Life expectancy in members of the general population has steadily improved in most countries since 1960. However, during the same period, the life expectancy of people with serious mental illness (SMI) has actually reduced. The majority of premature deaths result from natural causes, such as coronary heart disease. Obesity, a key risk factor for heart disease in this client group, might be caused both by unhealthy lifestyle behaviours and the...
Paper Details
Title
Evolving role of mental health nurses in the physical health care of people with serious mental health illness.
Published Date
Jun 1, 2012
Volume
21
Issue
3
Pages
266 - 273
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