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Experiences of psychiatric nurses caring for mental healthcare users with a comorbid disorder

Expiry Date
: 20/08/2029
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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This article explores psychiatric nurses' experiences caring for patients with both HIV and schizophrenia, revealing frustration due to poor infrastructure, discrimination against patients, and the need for broader mental health education.

Keywords: caring; HIV; mental healthcare users; psychiatric nurses; schizophrenia.

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The objective of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of psychiatric nurses caring for MHCUs with a comorbid disorder of HIV and schizophrenia.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. Nursing Challenges: Understanding frustrations in caring for patients with HIV and schizophrenia.
  2. Barriers to Care: Recognizing impacts of poor infrastructure and discrimination.
  3. Education Importance: Highlighting need for broader mental health education.


Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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