Knowledge of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease risk among people with mental health problems
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Margaret M. Knight, PhD, PMHCNS, RN, School of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA; Paula Bolton, MS, CNP, ANP-BC; Lynne Kopeski, MSN, PMHCNS-BC -- Department of Nursing, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA
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People with mental health problems are well aware of their increased risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Nevertheless, this study suggests that medical and psychiatric providers are not consistently focused on risk management and prevention.
30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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| Keywords | Cardiovascular Disease; Mental Health/Psychiatric; Metabolic Syndrome |
| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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