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Role and Responsibility of Community Mental Health Nurse

Pallavi Rao

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Community and Public Health Nursing 6(1):p 15-16, January–April 2021. | DOI: http://doi.org/10.21088/cphn.2455.8621.6121.3

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Pallavi Rao, Role and Responsibility of Community Mental Health Nurse, Community and Public Health Nursing. 2021; 6(1):15–16

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Received : January 10, 2021         Accepted : March 15, 2021          Published : April 15, 2021

Abstract

The aim of the study was to investigate the knowledge of community mental health nurses regarding their role and responsibility. 30 community mental health nurses were surveyed by adopting simple random sampling. A pre & post check list was prepared to assess the present facility and service at CHC and knowledge of the nurses, on Role and Responsibility of Community Mental Health Nursing. Result reveals that Majority 25(83.33%) were supported that they do not have information about role of Community mental health nursing. 24(80%) not participated in any program related to mental health whereas 93.33% supported that With the given information they are able to identify the patient of substance abuse and suicide in the community. Community health nurses found the knowledge effective and useful. Nurses require the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to competently perform this role.

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All authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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Pallavi Rao, Role and Responsibility of Community Mental Health Nurse, Community and Public Health Nursing. 2021; 6(1):15–16

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January 10, 2021 March 15, 2021 April 15, 2021
DOI: http://doi.org/10.21088/cphn.2455.8621.6121.3

Keywords

Community Mental Health Nurse; Knowledge; Mental Health; Mentally Ill; Substance Abuse; Suicide.

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Received January 10, 2021
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