We are different: the voices of psychiatric advanced practice nurses on the performance of their roles.

Background: Many studies have affirmed that psychiatric advanced practice nurses (APNs) perform multifaceted roles. However, only a limited amount of research has been conducted on their perceptions of the performance of their roles.

Aim: To explore the lived experiences of psychiatric APNs concerning the performance of their roles.

Implementation of a Psychiatric Nurse-led Outreach Service for Adults Residing at Subvented Old Age Homes: A Hong Kong Experience.

This paper reports on the implementation of a pioneering psychiatric nurse-led service that was designed to address the unmet mental healthcare needs of adults residing at subvented old age homes. It also describes features of potentially wider relevance to nurses interested in developing healthcare service for other underserved populations. We highlight the view that the crux of developing a successful service involves understanding existing service gaps; grasping the pulse of changing healthcare service policies; involving relevant stakeholders in the planning process; validating service outcomes; and seeking support from management.

Undertaking qualitative research that involves native Chinese people.

Aim: To describe the dynamics of the Chinese people who will be encountered in a study in which an advanced psychiatric nurse will interview her colleagues to explore their experiences using interpretative phenomenological analysis.

Background: Relationships play an important part in qualitative research. The people who will be involved in this study are Chinese and the study will be based on the assumption that Chinese people consider the maintenance of harmony in social interactions desirable.