Victorian Mental Health Nurses' Experiences of Mental Health Reform: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.

ABSTRACT: The state of Victoria, Australia is currently in a period of mental health reform, spurred on by a recent damning Royal Commission and updates to legislation. New legislation promotes the choices and rights of consumers in the mental health system, including recommendations to eliminate seclusion by 2030. While much of this reform has been met with enthusiasm by consumer groups and nurses alike, there remains uncertainty. The aim of this paper is to describe the experiences and perceptions of mental health nurses on mental health reform in the State of Victoria, Australia. Adopting a qualitative descriptive method, mental health nurses (n = 14) working in public mental health services in Victoria undertook individual interviews, with data thematically analysed. After analysis, three themes

SUBMITTER: Alexander L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12365580 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature