Self ‐compassion and related factors in severe mental illness: A scoping review
AbstractPurposeTo clarify what is known and identify research gaps on the role of self-compassion (SC) and potential interventions for individuals with severe mental illness (SMI).Design and MethodsWe analyzed 24 studies of SC in schizophrenia spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder (BD), and major depressive disorder (MDD).FindingsMindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) was the most common intervention. Predicting depression by SC was common in MDD and BD; however, relationships between demographics/clinical variables and SC in BD and schizophrenia spectrum disorder remain unclear.Practice ImplicationsMBCT increases SC in ...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - January 6, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Yusuke Kurebayashi,
Hiroshi Sugimoto Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research
An investigation of internalized stigma and recovery levels of patients registered in a Community Mental Health Center
ConclusionThe internalized stigma and recovery levels of individuals diagnosed with mental illness registered at the CMHC were found to be normal. (Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care)
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - January 1, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Eda Albayrak,
Sibel Asi Karaka ş Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The relationship between the sexual care attitudes, beliefs and self ‐efficacy of nursing students and gender roles: A cross‐sectional study
This study is considered to be useful to specify the education and awareness strategies that will contribute to better preparation of the nursing students for sexual health services. (Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care)
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 31, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mesude Duman,
Leyla Zengin Aydin Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
That is one important wrapper: Mental health considerations related to climate change in the perinatal period
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Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 31, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jennifer L. Barkin,
Carolann L. Curry,
Lyndsay Goss Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
The evaluation of the subjection of married women to domestic violence in terms of submissive behaviors in Turkey: A descriptive study
This study aimed to evaluate the subjection of married women living in the center of a city in Turkey to domestic violence in terms of submissive behaviors.Design and MethodsThe study was descriptive and cross-sectional. The data were collected from married women (n = 7097) who volunteered to participate in the study and completed a survey form between September 2019 and February 2020.ResultsSubmissive behavior scores were high in the women subjected to physical violence, based on many characteristics, and the difference between groups was statistically significant (p < 0.05).Practical ImplicationsNurses should...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 31, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Bilgin K ıray Vural,
Gülay Taşdemir Yiğitoğlu,
Gülbanu Zencir Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Current knowledge and attitudes of psychiatric nurses toward electroconvulsive therapy
This study assessed the current knowledge and attitudes of psychiatric nurses toward electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).Design and MethodsA quantitative, nonexperimental study was conducted at a large psychiatric hospital in the United States. The Questionnaire on Attitudes and Knowledge (QuAKE) Scale was used to conduct the assessment among a convenient sample of 158 psychiatric nurses.FindingsParticipants' responses to questions that elicited knowledge of ECT ranged from 45% to 99% and positive attitudes ranged from 21% to 96%, revealing increased levels when compared with the low to average knowledge and positive attitud...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ifeoma E. Ezeobele,
Chukwudi C. Ekwemalor,
Omar F. Pinjari,
Genay A. Boudouin,
Sanjeev K. Rode,
Elizabeth Maree,
Adelyn A. Russo,
Salih Selek Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Influence of grit on academic burnout, clinical practice burnout, and job ‐seeking stress among nursing students
AbstractPurposeTo investigate the influence of grit on academic burnout, clinical practice burnout, and job-seeking stress in nursing students.Design and MethodsThe participants were 302 nursing students. Data were collected from May to August 2019 using structured questionnaires for this descriptive study.FindingsA statistically significant, negative correlation was found between grit and academic burnout, clinical practice burnout, and job-seeking stress (p < 0.001). The high-grit group revealed lower probability of burnout and stress scores than the low-grit group: odds ratio (OR) = 6.051, OR = 3.621, OR...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 28, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Se ‐Won Kang,
Eun‐Jin Choi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
A four ‐year longitudinal evaluation study of nursing image, self‐esteem, and profession perception among nursing students
This study aimed to investigate nursing students' nursing image, self-esteem, and profession perception over their 4 years of study.Design and MethodsThis longitudinal study was conducted during 2016 and 2020 education terms. This study was conducted with the same group of students in their first year and fourth year on the nursing faculty in Turkey. Scale for the Image of the Nursing Profession, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Inventory, and Perception of Nursing Profession Scale were used to collect research data.FindingsNursing education process have a significant positive effect on the perception of the profession and a negative...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 27, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ayla Kaya,
Ay şegül İşler Dalgiç Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
A randomized controlled trial of the “positive diary” intervention for family caregivers of people with dementia
We examined the effectiveness of the “positive diary,” in which family caregivers of people with dementia write down three good things that happened with reasons at the end of each day.Design and MethodsIn this randomized controlled trial, the intervention group used the “positive diary,” while the control group kept a record of each meal for 4 weeks.FindingsThe intervention group showed improvement on several measures of wellbeing including Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire and Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale.Practice ImplicationsThe “positive diary” is a useful self-care tool for care...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 24, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Taiga Fuju,
Tetsuya Yamagami,
Haruyasu Yamaguchi,
Tsuneo Yamazaki Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Competencies of nursing students in the provision of spiritual care and the factors affecting spiritual caregiving
AbstractPurposeNursing care is a holistic practice that contains biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual elements. Spiritual care is also one of the core aspects of a holistic care approach, The provision of optimal spiritual care requires a good understanding of the issue by nurses. The present study determines the competencies of nursing students in spiritual care and the status of spiritual caregiving.Design and MethodsThe study has a descriptive, cross-sectional, and qualitative research method of answers to follow-up questions. The study was conducted with 468 nursing students who are 1 –4 years in a ...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 23, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tufan Asli Sezer,
Aslihan Ozturk Eyimaya Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Investigation of the effect of the life satisfaction and psychological well ‐being of nursing students on their happiness levels
This study aims to examine the effect of nursing students' life satisfaction and psychological well-being on their perceived happiness levels.MethodThe study, which was designed as a descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out in Turkey with 264 students of nursing.FindingsStudents' life satisfaction and happiness (r = 0.722), psychological well-being and happiness (r = 0.743), and psychological well-being and life satisfaction (r = 0.689) were found to be positively and highly correlated. Students' gender and perception of income status and general health status affected their happiness levels. It wa...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 22, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Akg ün Yeşi̇ltepe,
Serap Sayar,
Ayşe Çal Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Examination of perceptions of schizophrenia patients about community ‐based mental health care centers and nurses through picture drawing: A qualitative study
This study aimed to examine the perceptions about community-based mental healthcare centers and nurses who offered services for patients with schizophrenia.Design and MethodsThis qualitative study was conducted on 15 patients who are diagnosed with schizophrenia and received services in two community-based mental health care centers in Turkey.FindingsThree themes emerged regarding the perceptions about nurses, including perceived patient –nurse relationships, perceived personal features of nurses, and feelings about nurses. Five themes appeared concerning the perceptions about the community-based mental health care cente...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 22, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Arzu Yal çınkaya,
Oya Sevcan Orak Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
An investigation of the relationship between smartphone addiction and job performance of healthcare employees
This study is descriptive and correlational design. The data collection tool consisted of the Descriptive Information Form, Smartphone Addiction Scale, and Employee Performance Scale.FindingsThe majority of participants were female, aged 30 and younger, working night shifts, and physicians. The majority of those who run out of monthly data bundles said they purchase once-off bundles. There was a negative statistically significant relationship between smartphone addiction and employee performance.Practice ImplicationsHealthcare employees' level of smartphone addiction adversely affects employee performance and it is recomme...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 21, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Handan Alan,
Ebru Ozen Bekar,
Serkan G üngör Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Efficacy of Internet ‐based cognitive behavioral therapy on sleeping difficulties in menopausal women: A randomized controlled trial
Conclusion: The strong predictors of having very poor sleep quality were short duration since last menopause, severity of hot flashes, and short duration of sleep difficulties.Practice ImplicationInternet-based CBT is a useful practical intervention for managing sleeping difficulties in menopausal women. The current study provides evidence on the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of Internet-based cognitive behavioral intervention; thus, we recommend this method as a practical and accessible intervention to improve sleep in menopausal women. (Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care)
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 21, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Enas M. Abdelaziz,
Nadia B. Elsharkawy,
Sayeda M. Mohamed Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The effects of logotherapy on meaning in life, depression, hopelessness, and suicidal ideation, in patients with depression: An intervention study
AbstractPurposeTo evaluate the efficacy of logotherapy on meaning in life, depression, hopelessness, and suicide ideation in patients with depression.Design and MethodsA quasi-experimental approach was used and 86 participants were recruited from a psychiatric department in Taiwan. The experimental group received logotherapy for 12 weeks. The control group received depression education as usual.FindingsThe results revealed significant differences between and within the groups for meaning in life, depression, hopelessness, and suicide ideation.Practice ImplicationsLogotherapy was an effective method for increasing meaning i...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 20, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Fan ‐Ko Sun,
Nien‐Mu Chiu,
YuChun Yao,
Ming‐Kung Wu,
Chi‐Fa Hung,
Chien‐Chih Chen,
Yung‐Hsuan Lee,
Chun‐Ying Chiang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
