Review
Nursing
Calista Castles, Victoria Stewart, Maddy Slattery, Natasha Bradshaw, Helena Roennfeldt
Summary: The mental health Lived Experience workforce, also known as the peer workforce, is rapidly growing worldwide and in Australia. This study conducted a scoping review of literature to explore the best practices of supervision for peer workers. The analysis identified four key themes related to supervision practices, including defining peer supervision, variability in understanding the purpose of supervision, approaches to supervision, and the qualities and skills of the supervisor. The study also highlighted the importance of establishing a national professional organization for peer workers to protect their roles and develop an effective workforce.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Magenta B. Simmons, Sharla Cartner, Roxxanne MacDonald, Sarah Whitson, Alan Bailey, Ellie Brown
Summary: This systematic review aimed to understand the effectiveness of peer support for youth depression and anxiety. Nine randomized controlled trials with 2,003 participants were included in the study. Results showed that peer support had some effect on negative affect, but its impact on depression and anxiety was unclear. Further high-quality trials are needed to explore the mechanisms of peer support.
Article
Nursing
Helena Roennfeldt, Louise Byrne
Summary: The lived experience workforce has rapidly grown within mental health services, leading to debates about the pros and cons of professionalization. The drive for professionalization is largely due to the value placed on professional identity in clinically focused mental health systems. However, there are concerns that professionalization may erode the values and uniqueness of lived experience work, potentially reducing its effectiveness as a distinct role.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Kristen McCarter, Melissa L. L. McKinlay, Nadine Cocks, Catherine Brasier, Laura Hayes, Amanda L. L. Baker, David Castle, Ron Borland, Billie Bonevski, Catherine Segan, Peter J. J. Kelly, Alyna Turner, Jill Williams, John Attia, Rohan Sweeney, Sacha Filia, Donita Baird, Lisa Brophy
Summary: This study highlights the importance of tailored tobacco treatment interventions for individuals with severe mental illness. Peer worker involvement and tailored quitline counseling provided substantial support for intervention participants, while compassionate support was highly valued.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Darren Haywood, Frank D. Baughman, Peter Bosanac, Kim Johnston, Inge Gnatt, Jennifer Haywood, Judith Gullifer, Susan Rossell
Summary: This paper discusses the lived experience of mental illness in the field of psychology, highlighting the high prevalence of mental health issues among psychology students and practitioners. It emphasizes the need to provide support and leverage the value of their lived experience in education and practice. The paper calls for research in five key directions to support and utilize lived experience in psychology.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jessica Opie, An Vuong, Alexandra Macafee, Hanan Khalil, Natalie E. Pearce, Erandathie Jayakody, Christropher Maylea, Jennifer McIntosh
Summary: This scoping review aims to identify key features of organizational practice and governance that facilitate the safe inclusion of lived experience in decision-making and practice within mental health sector contexts. It will inform future mental health policy and research.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ragavi Jeyakumar, Bindu Patel, Julieann Coombes, Ty Madden, Rohina Joshi
Summary: This study aimed to explore the current functioning and sustainability of Aboriginal Health Workers (AHWs) in NSW primary health care. The study found that there are five key categories of change required to ensure AHW sustainability: community connection, recognition, value, support, and an inclusive health system. These categories are influenced by factors at both the service and system levels.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Health Policy & Services
Jessica E. Opie, Sian A. McLean, An T. Vuong, Heather Pickard, Jennifer E. McIntosh
Summary: This article examines the content, methods, and outcomes of training programs for lived experience (LLE) practitioners in the mental health and AOD sectors. Through a systematic review of existing literature, the study finds that training participation has short- and long-term impacts on this emerging workforce, with the most promising outcomes being increased professional knowledge and skills, and improved personal psychosocial wellbeing and trauma recovery. The study also identifies limitations in the training content, trainee reservations, and personal barriers to participation or completion.
ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY IN MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Fiona Lobban, Paul Marshall, John Barbrook, Grace Collins, Sheena Foster, Zoe Glossop, Clare Inkster, Paul Jebb, Rose Johnston, Hameed Khan, Christopher Lodge, Karen Machin, Erin Michalak, Sarah Powell, Jo Rycroft-Malone, Mike Slade, Lesley Whittaker, Steven H. Jones
Summary: Living libraries provide a platform for individuals with lived expertise in mental health challenges to share their experiences and advice with others. This study aims to develop a program theory on how living libraries can improve mental health outcomes and create an implementation guide through a combination of realist synthesis and experience-based codesign.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Madison Canfora, Isabella K. Pallotto, J. Kelly Davis, Samantha Farley, Matthew J. Khayata, Christoph P. Hornik, Bryce B. Reeve, Aruna Rikhi, Amy A. Gelfand, Christina L. Szperka, Shirley Kessel, Tara Pezzuto, Alex Hammett, Monica E. Lemmon
Summary: This qualitative study aimed to characterize the impact of migraine on the experience of children, adolescents, and caregivers. The findings revealed that migraine had various effects on emotional well-being, daily life, and school experience. These findings highlight the urgent need for effective migraine treatments and interventions targeting mental health conditions, peer relationships, and school support.
PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andrew F. Arena, Marnie Harris, Sophia Mobbs, Alexandra Nicolopoulos, Samuel B. Harvey, Mark Deady
Summary: Unemployment has complex effects on individuals' mental health and coping abilities, influenced by personal and sociocultural factors. It disrupts identity and future aspirations, causing psychological stress. While individuals are aware of effective coping strategies, their impact on mental health varies and can be both positive and negative.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Colleen E. Kennelly, Anh T. P. Nguyen, Natasha Yasmin Sheikhan, Gillian Strudwick, Chantal F. Ski, David R. Thompson, Mary Bartram, Sophie Soklaridis, Susan L. Rossell, David Castle, Lisa D. Hawke
Summary: This study explores the experiences of mental health, quality of life, and coping among people living with long COVID. The findings illustrate the immense impact of long COVID on mental health and quality of life, regardless of pre-existing mental health conditions. Therefore, attention to the perspectives of people with lived experience of long COVID is necessary to inform future directions for research and clinical practice.
Article
Nursing
Ryan Melissia Butler
Summary: This paper discusses the challenges faced by individuals with serious mental illness in healthcare and academia, and highlights the importance of mental health nurses in supporting employees in these high-pressure fields. Despite efforts to improve resiliency and reduce burnout, organizations still struggle to identify effective interventions and support methods. Through assessment and collaboration, mental health nurses can help create inclusive workplaces for those with serious mental illness.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Claudia Sartor
Summary: There is a global consensus that people with lived experience of mental health conditions play an integral role in global mental health policy and processes. Their unique expertise, based on real-life experience, is valued and supported by human rights instruments. However, there is an expectation for their involvement without compensation. This article emphasizes the principle of equity and equal pay for equal work, and provides recommendations for meaningful and authentic engagement with people with lived experience.
CAMBRIDGE PRISMS-GLOBAL MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Veronika Duwel, Jaclyn M. L. de Kort, Shailing S. Jacobs, Robert M. Dennert, Jamiu O. Busari
Summary: This study assessed the impact of the first wave of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on the mental health of hospital staff in Aruba. The results showed that employees were mainly concerned about infecting their relatives and their financial stability, with nurses being more concerned than other staff groups. The study also revealed the frustrations of staff with the foreign staff brought in during the crisis and the need for better leadership and communication from hospital management.
Article
Nursing
Kim Usher, Anthea Fagan, Janie A. Brown, Carey Mather, Annette Marlow, Tamara Power, Thea van de Mortel, Caryn West, Marie Hutchinson, Lin Zhao, Victoria Terry, Cindy Woods, Jackie Lea
Summary: Australian nursing students face significant financial challenges during mandatory work-integrated learning, which may result in some students unable to complete their placements, affecting the future healthcare workforce.
Review
Education & Educational Research
Megan Lee, Rosanne Coutts, Jann Fielden, Marie Hutchinson, Richard Lakeman, Bernice Mathisen, Dima Nasrawi, Nichole Phillips
Summary: Occupational stress has increasingly affected academic staff in higher education over the years, especially in Australia and New Zealand. A scoping review identified common themes such as workload balance, casualization of the workforce, managerialism phenomenon, transition from practice to academia, and relationships among academic and other staff. Further research is needed to understand specific stressors and their impact on health and well-being in the Australian and New Zealand context.
JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Social Issues
John Hurley, Marie Hutchinson
Summary: The Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) relies on a skilled workforce to assess service participants' diverse needs and provide tailored services. Findings from the study emphasize the importance of workforce expertise, nontechnical skills, and service availability in determining helpful or unhelpful experiences for carers engaging with the NDIS workforce.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL ISSUES
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Marie Hutchinson, Brodie Bannister, Danielle Keoller
Summary: This study examined factors influencing head and neck cancer patients' pain management adherence and found that fear and stigma associated with opioids were significant factors. Regional patients may have unique characteristics that limit pain management adherence.
Article
Nursing
Allison Peck, Steve Provost, Leah East, Marie Hutchinson
Summary: The aim of this study was to examine the trajectories and patterns of adolescent-to-mother family violence in a specific region in Australia. By analyzing police and health service records, it was found that exposure to parental intimate partner violence, parental drug and/or alcohol use, and neglect during early childhood could lead to violent behavior towards mothers in adolescence. These findings have important implications for early intervention and the development of mother-child relationships.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Richard Lakeman, Rosanne Coutts, Marie Hutchinson, Debbie Massey, Dima Nasrawi, Jann Fielden, Megan Lee
Summary: This article examines the perceived impacts of student evaluation of teaching (SET) on the teaching and learning experience, academic standards, and quality. It finds that many teaching academics in Australia believe that SET contributes to a erosion of standards and inflation of grades. The analysis of open-ended questions identifies potential mechanisms for these impacts, including fostering a culture of incivility and increasing stress and pressure on teaching staff.
ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Allyson Wilson, John Hurley, Marie Hutchinson, Richard Lakeman
Summary: Trauma-informed care has become increasingly popular in mental health services, but there is limited understanding of how it is applied in mental health nursing in hospitals. This qualitative study explored what it means for mental health nurses to provide trauma-informed care in the acute mental health setting, revealing three overarching themes: embodied trauma-informed milieu, trauma-informed relationality, and temporal dimensions of trauma-informed mental health nursing.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2023)
Editorial Material
Nursing
Leah East, Marie Hutchinson
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Social
Natasza Kosakowska-Berezecka, Jennifer K. Bosson, Pawel Jurek, Tomasz Besta, Michal Olech, Joseph A. Vandello, Michael Bender, Justine Dandy, Vera Hoorens, Inga Jasinskaja-Lahti, Eric Mankowski, Satu Venalainen, Sami Abuhamdeh, Collins Badu Agyemang, Gulcin Akbas, Nihan Albayrak-Aydemir, Soline Ammirati, Joel Anderson, Gulnaz Anjum, Amarina Ariyanto, John Jamir Benzon R. Aruta, Mujeeba Ashraf, Aiste Bakaityte, Maja Becker, Chiara Bertolli, Dashamir Berxulli, Deborah L. Best, Chongzeng Bi, Katharina Block, Mandy Boehnke, Renata Bongiorno, Janine Bosak, Annalisa Casini, Qingwei Chen, Peilian Chi, Vera Cubela Adoric, Serena Daalmans, Soledad de Lemus, Sandesh Dhakal, Nikolay Dvorianchikov, Sonoko Egami, Edgardo Etchezahar, Carla Sofia Esteves, Laura Froehlich, Efrain Garcia-Sanchez, Alin Gavreliuc, Dana Gavreliuc, Angel Gomez, Francesca Guizzo, Sylvie Graf, Hedy Greijdanus, Ani Grigoryan, Joanna Grzymala-Moszczynska, Keltouma Guerch, Marie Gustafsson Senden, Miriam-Linnea Hale, Hannah Hamer, Mika Hirai, Lam Hoang Duc, Martina Hrebickova, Paul B. Hutchings, Dorthe Hoj Jensen, Serdar Karabati, Kaltrina Kelmendi, Gabriella Kengyel, Narine Khachatryan, Rawan Ghazzawi, Mary Kinahan, Teri A. Kirby, Monika Kovacs, Desiree Kozlowski, Vladislav Krivoshchekov, Kuba Krys, Clara Kulich, Tai Kurosawa, Nhan Thi Lac An, Javier Labarthe-Carrara, Mary Anne Lauri, Ioana Latu, Abiodun Musbau Lawal, Junyi Li, Jana Lindner, Anna Lindqvist, Angela T. Maitner, Elena Makarova, Ana Makashvili, Shera Malayeri, Sadia Malik, Tiziana Mancini, Claudia Manzi, Silvia Mari, Sarah E. Martiny, Claude-Helene Mayer, Vladimir Mihic, Jasna Milosevic Dordevic, Eva Moreno-Bella, Silvia Moscatelli, Andrew Bryan Moynihan, Dominique Muller, Erita Narhetali, Felix Neto, Kimberly A. Noels, Boglarka Nyul, Emma C. O'Connor, Danielle P. Ochoa, Sachiko Ohno, Sulaiman Olanrewaju Adebayo, Randall Osborne, Maria Giuseppina Pacilli, Jorge Palacio, Snigdha Patnaik, Vassilis Pavlopoulos, Pablo Perez de Leon, Ivana Piterova, Juliana Barreiros Porto, Angelica Puzio, Joanna Pyrkosz-Pacyna, Erico Renteria Perez, Emma Renstrom, Tiphaine Rousseaux, Michelle K. Ryan, Saba Safdar, Mario Sainz, Marco Salvati, Adil Samekin, Simon Schindler, A. Timur Sevincer, Masoumeh Seydi, Debra Shepherd, Sara Sherbaji, Toni Schmader, Claudia Simao, Rosita Sobhie, Jurand Sobiecki, Lucille De Souza, Emma Sarter, Dijana Sulejmanovic, Katie E. Sullivan, Mariko Tatsumi, Lucy Tavitian-Elmadjian, Suparna Jain Thakur, Quang Thi Mong Chi, Beatriz Torre, Ana Torres, Claudio Torres, Beril Turkoglu, Joaquin Ungaretti, Timothy Valshtein, Colette Van Laar, Jolanda van der Noll, Vadym Vasiutynskyi, Christin-Melanie Vauclair, Neharika Vohra, Marta Walentynowicz, Colleen Ward, Anna Wlodarczyk, Yaping Yang, Vincent Yzerbyt, Valeska Zanello, Antonella Ludmila Zapata-Calvente, Magdalena Zawisza, Rita Zukauskiene, Magdalena Zadkowska
Summary: According to social role theory, gender gaps in agency and communion would be larger in less egalitarian countries due to pronounced power divisions based on sex. However, evolutionary and self-construal theory suggests that these gaps would be larger in more egalitarian countries due to greater autonomy support and flexible self-construction processes. This study examined data from 62 countries and found that gender gaps in agency were smaller and gender gaps in communion were larger in more egalitarian countries, primarily driven by men's self-views and the Power Distance Index. Possible causes and implications of these findings are discussed.
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PERSONALITY SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Social
Katie Rose, Desiree Kozlowski, Louise Horstmanshof
Summary: This review study investigated the experiences of ageing in place for older adults in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on mental health, life satisfaction, wellbeing, and adaptability. The findings highlight the importance of acknowledging the diversity of older adults and the need for inclusive ageing policies and research.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY & APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Marie Hutchinson, Rosanne Coutts, Debbie Massey, Dima Nasrawi, Jann Fielden, Megan Lee, Richard Lakeman
Summary: Within Australian higher education, student evaluation of teaching (SET) is regularly conducted, however, there is growing evidence that derogatory or abusive anonymous feedback may harm academic staff. A survey of 741 participants from different universities revealed that younger and tenured academics were the most vulnerable to negative impact on mental health, stress, and professional confidence. No gender differences were found, but non-health disciplines with heavy teaching loads and casually or seasonally employed staff or those from ethnic backgrounds reported significant effects on professional confidence. This study highlights the need to review and reform SET systems and protocols to protect higher education academics from harm.
ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marie Hutchinson, Suzanne M. Cosh, Leah East
Summary: Objective: This study examined the prevalence, pattern, and predictors of sexual and reproductive adversity among Australian women who reported intimate partner violence (IPV).Methods: Using data from the National Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health, two cohorts (born between 1973-78 and 1989-95) were analyzed to investigate the effects of IPV on sexual and reproductive outcomes. Logistic regression was employed to analyze longitudinal prevalence, outcomes, and intergenerational differences between the cohorts.Results: IPV exposure increased the odds of experiencing various sexual and reproductive health issues, including STIs, endometriosis, infertility, termination, and miscarriage, with a dose-dependent effect of IPV on STI outcomes. Intergenerational trends in the nature of IPV exposure and outcomes were also identified. Sexual orientation played a significant role, with bisexual women being more likely to report IPV. Conclusion: Women who experience IPV are at a significant risk of adverse sexual and reproductive outcomes. Healthcare professionals should inquire about IPV when working with women diagnosed with sexual and reproductive issues, and women exposed to IPV should receive appropriate sexual and reproductive healthcare and preventive measures. Further research should explore the association between IPV and sexual and reproductive outcomes in sexual minority women.
SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE
(2023)
Correction
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marie Hutchinson, Suzanne M. Cosh, Leah East
SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Elham Saberi, Marie Hutchinson, John Hurley
Summary: The aim of this study was to identify the barriers, challenges, and enablers that clinical champions face while implementing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) screening in Emergency Departments (EDs). The findings showed that nurse champions can effectively support IPV practice change but also encounter certain barriers and challenges. Nurse managers can utilize this information to support champions in fulfilling their role effectively and better meet the needs of individuals experiencing IPV.
INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY NURSING
(2023)
Review
Social Work
Allison Peck, Marie Hutchinson, Steve Provost
Summary: Research indicates that mothers are more likely to be victims of violence or abuse from their children compared to fathers, but this is often overlooked in research and policy frameworks. Further research is needed to examine the pathways of violence and the impacts on both mothers and children, using multiagency and longitudinal data. Early intervention programs are also necessary, with a focus on joint mother-and-child approaches and separate approaches for mothers and children. Multidisciplinary research that incorporates the experiences and information of both mothers and children is crucial for understanding and addressing this issue.
AUSTRALIAN SOCIAL WORK
(2023)
