Investigation of the relationship between mental health literacy of adults and attitude towards seeking psychological help and stigma by the immediate environment
This study aims to examine the relationship between mental health literacy and attitudes toward psychological help-seeking and stigma by the immediate environment.Design and MethodsThis descriptive and cross-sectional research was conducted with 352 parents in 2021.FindingsIt was observed that there was a significant positive relationship between mental health literacy level and attitude toward psychological help-seeking. There was a negative relationship between mental health literacy level and stigma by the immediate environment.Practice ImplicationsThe results point to the need for interventions to improve mental health...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 19, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Reyhan Do ğan,
Neşe Mercan,
Sebahat Coşkun Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Have we been able to improve the conscientious intelligence levels of nursing students sufficiently?
This study was aimed at comparing the conscientious intelligence levels of nursing students and determining the factors affecting their conscientious intelligence.Design and MethodsTwo hundred and forty nursing students were involved in the study.FindingsThere were no statistically significant differences between the first and fourth-year students in terms of the mean scores they obtained from the compassion, responsibility toward the creator, conscious awareness, and social sensitivity sub-dimensions. Of the students, those who chose the profession willingly, those who were women and those who did not perceive nursing a...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 19, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Şadiye Özcan,
Safiye Yanmış Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Stress of conscience and burnout among nurses in Turkey
AbstractPurposeTo investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Stress of Conscience Questionnaire (SCQ) and to determine its relationship to burnout among Turkish nurses.Design and MethodsThe sample of this study with a cross-sectional design comprised 375 nurses. The data were collected using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and SCQ.FindingsThe mean score of the nurses obtained from the overall SCQ was 85.36 ± 39.3 (min: 0; max: 225). The highest scored item by the nurses was related to “lack of energy to devote themselves to their families.” There was a significant positive correla...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 16, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sibel Oner Yalcin,
Gulay Yildirim,
Funda G. Kadioglu,
Yasar Sertdemir Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Reflections of the after processes in early and forced marriages: A meta ‐synthesis study
This study is a meta-synthesis study.FindingsThe analytical themes of the main theme “The process after early and forced marriages” were divided into four groups: cognitive, affective, behavioral, and cultural reflections.Practice ImplicationsEffective social norm interventions should be adapted to people's cognitive, affective, behavioral, and cultural understanding to change attitudes and practices toward early marriages. (Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care)
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 16, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: P ınar Duru,
Fatma Başaran,
Özlem Örsal Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The effect of salutogenic approach ‐based interviews on sense of coherence and resilience in people with schizophrenia: A randomized controlled trial
AbstractPurposeThe aim of this study was to determine the effect of interviews based on a salutogenic approach on the sense of coherence and resilience in schizophrenic patients.Design and MethodsA pretest –posttest randomized controlled experimental trial was conducted with 49 patients.FindingsThe posttest and follow-up mean scores of the subscales and the overall scale of sense of coherence and resilience differed in favor of the intervention group (p < 0.01). In the intra-group comparison, the pretest, posttest, and 1-month follow-up all the subscales and the total mean scores of the sense of coherence and res...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 15, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ozgur Sema Aci,
Fatma Yasemin Kutlu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The effects of perceived discrimination on immigrants' mental health: A pilot study from Germany
This study aimed to reveal the effects of discrimination perceived by Turkish immigrants on their mental health.Design and MethodsThe participants of this pilot study were 111 Turkish immigrant patients treated at the Neuro-Psychiatrisches Zentrum Riem.FindingsThe preliminary findings illustrated that perceived individual discrimination was significantly correlated with three coping strategies, namely, substance use, friend support, and personal support.Practice ImplicationsThis study contributes to the literature by highlighting the coping strategies and social support mechanisms of Turkish immigrants who perceived discri...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 14, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Elif Duygu Cindik ‐Herbrüggen,
Rahman Demirkol,
Oğuzhan Zengin Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Childhood trauma and its relationship with suicide probability and Self ‐Esteem: A case study in a university in Turkey
AbstractPurposeThe aim of this study is to investigate to what extent childhood trauma affects suicide probability and self-esteem of university students.Design and MethodsIn this descriptive study, 3602 university students continuing their education in the 2019 –2020 academic year were selected into the sample. The data in the study were collected using a personal information form, “Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ)”, “Suicide Probability Scale (SPS)” and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). The data were evaluated using appropriate statistical methods, andp < 0.05 value was considered statistically si...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 14, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Selen Ozakar Akca,
Gulay Oztas,
Mehmet Emrah Karadere,
Ece Yazla Asafov Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Does the technique used in coronary artery bypass graft surgery affect patients' anxiety, depression, mental and physical health? First 3 ‐month outcomes
This study was aimed at investigating the effect of coronary artery bypass graft surgery conducted with different techniques on patients' anxiety, depression, mental and physical health.Design and MethodsThis cross-sectional study included 60 patients who completed the Beck Anxiety Inventory, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey.FindingsAnxiety, depression, and mental health showed significant differences in different time measurements, and combined effects of surgical technique and time factor.Practice ImplicationsPreoperative routine evaluations can speed up recovery, reduce cost, and i...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 12, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Yeliz Ci ğerci,
Fatıma Yaman,
Ahmet Çekirdekçi,
İlyas Küçük,
Ercüment Ayva,
Öznur Gürlek Kısacık Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Investigation of the relationship between the negative automatic thoughts of patients with schizophrenia and their levels of social functionality
This study was carried out to investigate the relationship between the negative automatic thoughts of patients with schizophrenia and their levels of social functionality.Design and MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted 142 patients with schizophrenia. The data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Negative Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire (NATQ) and Social Functioning Assessment Scale (SFAS).FindingsThere was a strong negative correlation between the mean scores obtained from the overall NATQ and SFAS. In addition, negative automatic thoughts of the patients with schizophrenia had a negative effect...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 12, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Özlem Şahin Altun,
Duygu Özer,
Rabia Bulut,
Fatih Şahin Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
A psychometric assessment of nurses: Development of the innovative leadership scale
AbstractPurposeThe study aims to develop a measurement tool that will determine the innovative leadership levels of nurses.MethodsThis methodological paper was conducted with 615 nurses. The content validity, factor analyses, and Cronbach's alpha test were used for psychometric assessment.FindingsAs a result of the exploratory factor analysis, the scale consists of 43 items and five subscales. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the innovative leadership scale (ILS) is a valid model.Practical ImplicationsThere is a need for innovative leading nurses in the healthcare field. The psychometric assessment showed the ILS...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 12, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ay şegül Sarıoğlu Kemer,
Havva Öztürk Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Using media reports about suicide as data: Response to Etchells et al. (2021)
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Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 12, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mohammed A. Mamum,
Mark D. Griffiths Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
The relationships between nurses ’ positive psychological capital, and their employee voice and organizational silence behaviors
This study aims to determine nurses ’ positive psychological capital (PsyCap) levels and to examine their relationships with employee voice (EV) and organizational silence (OS) behaviors.Design and MethodsThis descriptive cross-sectional and correlational study collected data from 341 nurses working at a public university and a private university hospital. The data were collected with the positive PsyCap, EV, and OS scales.FindingsStatistically significant positive relationships were found between positive PsyCap and EV, and between positive PsyCap and relational silence. However, there was a statistically significant ...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 10, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Gizem Kaya,
Feride Eskin Bacaksiz Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Effects of clinical practicum on nursing students' self ‐efficacy: Example of internal medicine wards
AbstractPurposeTo evaluate the effects of clinical practicum on nursing students' self-efficacy (perceptions of confidence and importance) in internal medicine wards and the factors affecting it.Design and MethodsThe single group pre-post descriptive study was conducted with 134 final-year nursing students practicing in internal medicine wards.FindingsAt the beginning of the practicum, the mean score of confidence and importance subscales were 3.72 ± 0.77 and 4.25 ± 0.57, respectively. At the end of the practicum, the mean score of confidence and importance subscales were 3.91 ± 0.70 and 4.81 ± 0.76,...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 10, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: H ülya Kankaya,
Hülya Keskin,
Asiye Akyol Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Compassion fatigue in nurses and influencing factors
AbstractPurposeTo investigate compassion fatigue in nurses and the factors influencing the condition.Design and MethodsThis descriptive, comparative, and cross-sectional study was conducted in state and university hospitals in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. A purposive sampling method was used.FindingsAlmost all of the nurses have experienced low to moderate levels of compassion fatigue. Factors affecting the severity include age, years of seniority, service, marital status, children, and type of hospital.Practice ImplicationsRecommendations for reducing compassion fatigue are as follows: establishing clinical pr...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 10, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Duygu Oktay,
Candan Ozturk Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The effect of clinical mentor in developing caring behaviors of nursing students: A mixed method
AbstractPurposeThe study was conducted to determine the effect of clinical mentors on developing caring behaviors in nursing students.Design And MethodsThe present research was conducted using a mixed-method design and quasi-experimental pre-posttests (N = 14 Nursing Students). The Caring Behaviors Inventory-24 and a semi-structured interview form were administered.FindingsAs a result, five themes, humanism, caring, interpersonal caring relationship, caring behaviors, and motivation were determined. The postclinical interviews showed an increase in their caring behaviors compared with the previous interview.Practice Im...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - December 9, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Fadime G. Bolatturk,
Esin C. Uslusoy Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
