Figure 1:
Characteristics of the included studies on CMHN
| Author (year) | Country | Design/Methods | Patient population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ameel et al. (2020) | Finland | Delphi study | Not specified |
| Begum & Riordan (2016) | UK | Qualitative study | Persons experiencing mental health crises |
| Bury et al. (2022) | USA | Case report | Persons with mental health problems |
| Carson & Yambor (2012) | USA | Case report | Persons with mental health problems |
| Ciftci et al. (2022) | Turkey | Quasi-experimental study | Persons with schizophrenia |
| Coffey & Hewitt (2008) | UK | Qualitative study | Persons experiencing auditory hallucinations |
| Elsom et al. (2009) | Australia | Cross-sectional study | Not specified |
| Fernández Guijarro et al. (2019) | Spain | Randomized controlled trial | Persons with SMI taking antipsychotic medication and at risk for a metabolic syndrome |
| Gardner (2010) | Australia | Qualitative study | Persons with multiple needs, post discharge from an inpatient service |
| Giménez-Díez et al. (2021) | Spain | Case study | Persons experiencing mental health crises |
| Haines et al. (2024) | Australia | Scoping Review | Not specified |
| Hannigan et al. (2011) | UK | Case study | Persons with mental health problems |
| Happell et al. (2012) | Australia | Literature review | Not specified |
| Herinckx et al. (2024) | USA | Occupational analysis and curriculum development | Persons with SMI |
| Hernando-Merino et al. (2023) | Spain | Non-experimental, longitudinal descriptive study with a pre/post design | Persons with mental illness |
| Heslop et al. (2016) | Australia | Mixed-methods quality improvement study | Persons with mental illness |
| Jansson & Hällgren Graneheim (2018) | Sweden | Qualitative, descriptive study | Persons with mental illness |
| Koekkoek et al. (2012) | The Netherlands | Mixed-methods quasi-experimental study | Persons with chronic non-psychotic illnesses |
| Malik et al. (2009) | UK | Randomized controlled trial | Persons with schizophrenia |
| Matsuoka (2021) | Japan | Qualitative description | Persons with mental health issues |
| Mousavizadeh & Jandaghian Bidgoli (2023) | Iran | Systematic Review | Persons with chronic mental illnesses |
| Richter et al. (2009) | Switzerland | Meta-Synthesis | Not specified |
| van der Voort et al. (2024) | The Netherlands | Qualitative Study | Persons with SMI |
| Walsh et al. (2012) | Ireland | Report | Not specified |
| Ward et al. (2018) | Australia | Case file audit | Persons taking antipsychotic medications |
| White et al. (2011) | UK | Cluster randomised controlled trial | Persons with schizophrenia, schizoaffective or bipolar disorder |
Inclusion and exclusion criteria
| Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
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Characteristics of the included studies on CMH-APN
| Author (year) | Country | Design/Methods | Patient population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen et al. (2009) | Australia | Quantitative evaluation study | Persons living with HIV/AIDS and a mental health or substance use diagnosis |
| Baker et al. (2018) | USA | Case report | Persons with several mental Illness at risk for homelessness |
| Brinkman et al. (2009) | Canada | Quantitative evaluation study | Persons with mental health problems |
| Davies et al. (2008) | USA | Case study | Persons with bipolar disorder |
| Furness et al. (2020) | Australia | Proof-of-concept study with a mixed methods design | Persons with mental illness and a high risk of cardiovascular diseases |
| Hamilton-West et al. (2017) | UK | Mixed-method formative evaluation | Persons with stable long-term mental health illness |
| Judge-Ellis & Buckwalter (2024) | USA | Case example | Persons within a housing first setting, who are frequent users of high-cost services |
| Schroeder (2018) | USA | Case description | Persons with serious mental illness |
| Swenson et al. (2008) | Canada | Mixed-methods implementation evaluation | Persons of family medicine practices with mental health problems |
| Tamaki (2008) | Japan | Randomized controlled trial | Women with post-partum depression |
| Turi et al. (2023) | USA | Systematic Review | Persons with anxiety, depression, or substance use disorders in primary care settings |
Overview of reported task areas and activities for community mental health nurses (CMHNs) and community mental health advanced practice nurses (CMH-APNs)
| Main task area | Specific activities | Reported for CMHN | Reported for CMH-APN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct nursing care | Building therapeutic relationship and partnership with patients | yes | yes |
| Screening and Assessment | yes | yes | |
| Screening | yes | yes | |
| Risk assessment | yes | no | |
| Mental health assessment and monitoring | yes | yes | |
| Physical health assessment and monitoring | yes | yes | |
| Treatment planning and documentation | yes | yes | |
| Psychosocial therapy and disease management | yes | yes | |
| Self-care and coping assistance | yes | yes | |
| Counselling and support of patients | yes | yes | |
| Crisis intervention | yes | yes | |
| Therapeutic interventions | yes | yes | |
| Medication Management and administration | yes | yes | |
| Prescribing | yes | yes | |
| Medication Management, reconciliation and administration | yes | yes | |
| Family support and therapy | yes | yes | |
| Coercive interventions | yes | no | |
| Care coordination and case management | Collaboration with other professionals | yes | yes |
| Coordinate health care system | yes | yes | |
| Follow up | yes | yes | |
| Health promotion | Health education and promotion | yes | yes |
| Consulting and education | Consulting and education of other professionals | yes | yes |
| Patient education | yes | yes | |
| Education of patients next of kin | yes | no | |
| Leadership and management | Staff development and project management | yes | yes |
| Research and practice development | Research, role implementation and practice development | yes | yes |