Publications by authors named "Melvania E Briggs"
Background: In the United States, inadequate attention has been given to the mental health needs of chronically ill adults, and the attempts to integrate mental health in primary care have fallen short.
Method: This article describes the beginning efforts of the faculty at Duke University School of Nursing to integrate mental health concepts into its adult-gerontological nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner curricula.
Results: Competency and course content mapping activities revealed opportunities for mental health enhancement.