Is distance education obligatory or a new trend? The effect of psychiatric nursing e ‐course on stigma
This study was conducted as a pretest, posttest, and follow-up quasi-experimental study with 147 nursing students.FindingsThe results showed that the psychiatric nursing e-course significantly reduced the stigmatization total and dimension scale scores of the participants, and the effect continued in the follow-up measurement. The difference between the pretest and posttest stigmatization scores of the students who concentrated during virtual classes and those who found student –instructor interaction and virtual course materials sufficient was statistically significant.Practice ImplicationsOur results have shown that th...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - October 7, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Hilal Seki Öz,
Didem Ayhan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Cultivating practices for resilience with baccalaureate nursing students: A pilot study
AbstractPurposeThe purpose of Cultivating Practices for Resilience (CPR) was to develop, implement, and evaluate college-wide strategic initiatives to promote wellness and resilience and improve mental health outcomes in baccalaureate nursing students.Design and MethodsSix hundred and fifty-four students were invited to complete a 24-item survey over 3 weeks in 2021. Descriptive statistics/logistic regression were used for data analysis.FindingsOne hundred and thirty-one students completed the survey; 61% were sophomores. White students (p = 0.024) and males (p = 0.023) had higher intentions to refer colleagues to ...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - October 6, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Janie Heath,
Lee A. Walmsley,
Cara Braido,
Kent Brouwer,
Amanda T. Wiggins,
Karen M. Butler Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Women's experiences about the psychoeducational group programme with caring ‐healing modalities and peer support on fear of childbirth: A phenomenological study
AbstractAimTo explore women's experiences on the psychoeducation programme based on Human Caring Theory in decreasing fear of childbirth.Design and MethodsThis Husserlian phenomenological qualitative study was conducted with 11 women.ResultsFour themes were identified; “self-motivators for participate in psychoeducation programme”, “psychoeducation: a bridge to deal with fears”, “ability to manage the fear of childbirth,” and “change in birth type preference”, with 10 subthemes.Practice implicationsClarifying the experiences of women on educational interventions gives an idea about the applicability, sustai...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - October 6, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: İlkay Boz,
Mehtap Akgün,
Ferdane Duman Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The effects of emotional freedom techniques on coping with premenstrual syndrome: A randomized control trial
This study was conducted with the participation of 50 nursing students who scored 111 or higher on the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS). The students in the experimental group were instructed to apply EFT.FindingsThere were statistically significant differences between the mean depressive affect, fatigue, nervousness, sleep-related changes, and swelling subscale scores and the PMSS total scale score of the experimental group measured during the pretest and posttest (p < 0.05).Practice ImplicationsThe results demonstrate the efficacy of EFT in reducing PMS symptoms. As a fast and efficient self-treatment method, E...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - October 5, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Nazife Bak ır,
Pınar Irmak Vural,
Gülşah Körpe Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Compassionate communication levels of nursing students: Predictive role of empathic skills and nursing communication course
This study aims to determine the compassionate communication levels of nursing students and the predictive roles of empathic skills and nursing communication courses.Design and MethodsThis descriptive study was conducted with 430 nursing students and data were analyzed using a descriptive information form, Compassionate Communication Scale (CCS), and Empathic Skill Scale (ESS).FindingsA positive relationship was found between the students ’ ESS and CCS scores (r = .23p = 0.001). Empathic skills (β = 0.43,p = 0.001), predicted compassionate communication (β = 0.23,p = 0.001), compassionate conv...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - October 5, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ayfer Öztürk,
Havva Kaçan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The relationship of fear of happiness levels of Syrian refugees with meaning of life and health perception
This study was conducted to determine the relationship of fear of happiness levels of Syrian refugees with the meaning of life and health perception.Design and MethodsThis descriptive study was conducted with 310 Syrian refugees.FindingsIt was found that Syrian refugees' mean scores were 27.59 ± 6.44 in the Fear of Happiness Scale, 17.08 ± 6.93 in Meaning-Life, 19.84 ± 9.26 in Search for Meaning-Life, 46.03 ± 10.18 in Perception of Health Scale. A negative correlation was found between Syrian refugees' fear of happiness levels and meaning in life and health perception .Practice ImplicationsAs the fear ...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - October 2, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Duygu Ayar,
Fatma Karasu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Nursing students' beliefs about mental health, interest in work, and job tendencies
AbstractPurposeTo explore nursing students' mental health educational level, mental illness beliefs, and interest in working in mental health.Design and MethodsDescriptive research conducted with 173 nursing students which convenience sampled. The questionnaire was composed of mental illness beliefs, interest in working in mental health, and tendency to work in nursing areas.FindingsMain finding demonstarted perception of dangerous from mental illness related to low interest in working in mental health regarding all nursing students.Practice ImplicationsThere is a necessity to discuss mental health beliefs within theoret...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - October 1, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Gizell Green,
Ayala Blau,
Sima Reicher Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The effect of a psychoeducation program based on the rational emotional behavioral approach in individuals with multiple sclerosis diagnosis: A randomized controlled trial
ConclusionThe psychoeducation program based on the rational emotional behavioral approach increased the use of cognitive emotion regulation strategies in individuals with MS. (Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care)
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - September 28, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Emel Şahin,
Serap Güleç Keskin,
Murat Terzi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
A cross ‐sectional study examining the factors affecting nurses’ knowledge, attitude, and behavior toward physical restraint use
This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with nurses ’ intent to use physical restraint.Design and MethodsThis cross-sectional study used a questionnaire to survey 403 nurses from a hospital in northern Taiwan.FindingsNurses who participated in a simulation training program had better knowledge and behavioral intent toward physical restraint use. Seniority and workplace significantly influenced the knowledge of physical restraint use, whereas workplace and clinical ladder level significantly shaped nurses ’ attitude toward it.Practice ImplicationsThe results showed that the simulated physical restraint tr...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - September 23, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Pi ‐Chueh Tsai,
Chu‐Hsuan Cheng,
I‐Shiang Tzeng Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The relationship between domestic violence against women, adaptation to pregnancy and maternal ‐fetal antenatal attachment
This study aimed to determine the relationship between domestic violence against women, adaptation to pregnancy, and maternal-fetal antenatal attachment.Design and MethodsThe study consisted of 385 pregnant women who were referred to the antenatal clinics of a public hospital in eastern Turkey. The data were collected using the Domestic Violence against Women Scale (DVAWS), the Maternal-Fetal Antenatal Attachment Scale (MAAS), and the Prenatal Self-Evaluation Questionnaire (PSEQ) to assess adaptation to pregnancy.FindingsPregnant women were exposed to low level of violence (Mean ± SD: 64.42 ± 5.30). A statistic...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - September 20, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ümmügülsüm Ulutaş,
Tuba Uçar Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Correlation of spiritual well ‐being with hope and depression in oncology patients: The case of Turkey
This study was conducted to determine the correlation between spiritual well-being and hope and depression in oncology patients.Design and MethodsThe sample of the study consisted of 210 cancer patients. For data collection, a Patient Information Form, the FACIT-Sp-12 Scale, the Beck Hopelessness Scale, and the Beck Depression Inventory were used.FindingsThe patients had mean scores of 32.02 ± 5.14 for spiritual well-being, 4.15 ± 4.17 for hopelessness, and 16.05 ± 8.29 for depression. A negative relationship was determined between spiritual well-being and hopelessness and depression, and a positive and sig...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - September 20, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: G ülnaz Ata,
Dilek Kılıç Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Correlation between psychological resilience and suicide probability in patients with psychiatric disorder
AbstractPurposeIt was aimed to evaluate the correlation between psychological resilience and possibility of suicide in psychiatric patients.Design and MethodsThe data of the research were collected using “Individual Information Form”, “Resilience Scale for Adults (RSA),” and “Suicide Probability Scale (SPS)”.FindingsIt was found that the mean total score of SPS was 70.97 ± 12.82 and moderate risk, the mean total score of RSA was 112.50 ± 25.38, and the levels of psychological resilience were at a good level. It has been determined that patients with low levels of psychological resilience have a highe...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - September 15, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ahmet Çapar,
Döndü Çuhadar Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Impact of the mindfulness ‐based psychoeducation applied to people having a myocardial infarction on mindfulness and posttraumatic growth
This study aimed to examine the effect of mindfulness-based psychoeducation provided t individuals with previous myocardial infarction on their posttraumatic growth and mindfulness levels.Design and MethodsThe sample of this study, which was quasi-experimental with a pre-test posttest follow-up pattern, consisted of 50 patients, 25 in the intervention group and 25 in the control group. The mindfulness-based psychoeducation lasted a total of 8 weeks.FindingsThe mindfulness-based psychoeducation program strongly affected the mindfulness levels of the individuals with previous myocardial infarction in the intervention group, ...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - September 14, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ay şe Aydındoğmuş,
Ayşegül Savaşan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Wounded healers during the COVID ‐19 syndemic: Compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction among nursing care providers in Greece
AbstractPurposeThe aim of this study was to investigate compassion fatigue (CF) and compassion satisfaction (CS) in nursing care providers in COVID-19 units.MethodsA mixed-method study with 105 nurses.Results23% of participants reported high CF risk while 77% expressed high to moderate potential for CS. Adequate preparation/education, clear and accountable leadership, and team sharing of feelings, experiences, and responsibilities during the transition in the COVID-19 unit helped participants to deal with overwhelming anxiety which if unattended could bring about frustration and long-lasting feelings of powerlessness.Pra...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - September 12, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Evdokia Missouridou,
Polyxeni Mangoulia,
Vassiliki Pavlou,
Emmanouel Kritsotakis,
Evangelia Stefanou,
Polyxeni Bibou,
Martha Kelesi,
Evangelos C. Fradelos Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Prolonged post ‐ECT delirium associated With substance‐induced psychosis: A case report
We report a 56-year-old male suffering from 14-day-long post-ECT delirium associated with substance misuse, pesticide exposure, as well as ischemic brain changes. On the basis of the insights from this case, it may be suggested that all patients should be screened for risk factors associated with ECT-related delirium before ECT and that various parameters, such as electrode placement and medications, should be adjusted accordingly. (Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care)
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - September 10, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Emre K öroğlu,
Başar Ayrıbaş Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
