Serious mental illness and physical health problems: A discussion paper

被引:291
作者
Robson, Debbie [1 ]
Gray, Richard [1 ]
机构
[1] Kings Coll London, Hlth Serv Res Dept, Sect Psychiat Nursing, Inst Psychiat, London SE5 8AF, England
关键词
serious mental illness; physical health; health behaviours; lifestyle; antipsychotic medication; SMOKING-CESSATION; EXCESS MORTALITY; ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATIONS; PSYCHIATRIC-PATIENTS; NICOTINE DEPENDENCE; HEPATITIS-C; SCHIZOPHRENIA; RISK; PEOPLE; CANCER;
D O I
10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2006.07.013
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
People with serious mental illness have higher morbidity and mortality rates of chronic diseases than the general population. This discussion paper explores the complex reasons for these disparities in health, such as limitations of health services, the effects of having a Serious mental illness, health behaviours and the effects of psychotropic medication. Physical health can be enhanced by improved monitoring and lifestyle interventions initiated at the start of treatment. There are opportunities for mental health nurses to play a significant role in improving both the physical and mental health of people with serious mental illness. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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