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

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.

Citation

Young, N., Evans, N. and Bowring‐Lossock, E. (2012), "The Practice Engagement Framework: a framework that assists the identification and development of the clinical role for lecturers in mental health nursing", The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, Vol. 7 No. 1, pp. 42-46. https://doi.org/10.1108/17556221211230589