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The Practice Engagement Framework: a framework that assists the identification and development of the clinical role for lecturers in mental health nursing

The Practice Engagement Framework: a framework that assists the identification and development of... Purpose – The aim of this paper is to offer a framework that captures the clinical activity of mental health nursing academics. Design/methodology/approach – Through an exploration of relevant literature and an examination of the practices of a team of mental health nursing academics, the key clinical activities that academics were engaged in were identified. Findings – The Practice Engagement Framework offers a structure to identify the range and breadth of clinical engagement for nursing academics. Originality/value – This framework might be useful for other mental health academics from other professional groups such as social work and occupational therapy. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice Emerald Publishing

The Practice Engagement Framework: a framework that assists the identification and development of the clinical role for lecturers in mental health nursing

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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2012 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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1755-6228
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10.1108/17556221211230589
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Abstract

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to offer a framework that captures the clinical activity of mental health nursing academics. Design/methodology/approach – Through an exploration of relevant literature and an examination of the practices of a team of mental health nursing academics, the key clinical activities that academics were engaged in were identified. Findings – The Practice Engagement Framework offers a structure to identify the range and breadth of clinical engagement for nursing academics. Originality/value – This framework might be useful for other mental health academics from other professional groups such as social work and occupational therapy.

Journal

The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice – Emerald Publishing

Published: Mar 30, 2012

Keywords: Clinical activity; Practice engagement; Practice Engagement Framework; Clinical credibility; Mental health services; Nurses

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