Health screening dialouges

J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2013 Dec;51(12):22-8. doi: 10.3928/02793695-20130930-02. Epub 2013 Oct 8.

Abstract

Nurses can play an important role in community-based health screenings, which are a practical resource to empower people living with mental and substance use disorders to make positive lifestyle changes. The experiences, struggles, and strengths of screening participants provides insights for nurses to engage people in health and wellness dialogues.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Community Mental Health Services / methods*
  • Female
  • Health Promotion / methods*
  • Humans
  • Life Style
  • Male
  • Mental Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Mental Disorders / psychology
  • Middle Aged
  • Nurse's Role / psychology
  • Psychiatric Nursing / methods*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / diagnosis
  • Substance-Related Disorders / psychology
  • United States