The relationship between levels of solution ‐focused thinking and internalized stigma and social functionality in mental disorders
This study was conducted to determine the effect of the level of solution-focused thinking on internalized stigma and social functionality in mental illnesses.Design and MethodsThis descriptive study was conducted with 497 patients with various mental disorders.FindingsA negative and strong correlation was found between the Solution-Focused Inventory and Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Scale scores of the participants (r = −0.682,p = 0.001). A positive and weak correlation was found between the participants' Solution-Focused Inventory and Social Adaptation Self-Evaluation Scale scores (r = 0.396,p =...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - September 9, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Duygu Ayar,
Fatma Karasu,
Musa Sahpolat Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Knowledge and practices of nurses working in psychiatry clinics on ventrogluteal injection
This study was conducted as a descriptive and cross-sectional study. A total of 91 nurses constituted the sample of the study.FindingsIt was determined that 35.7% of the nurses preferred the VG site. It was determined that the nurses who preferred the VG site knew and applied the preparation for injection, and the stages during and after the injection.Practice ImplicationsThis study will guide the preparation of in-service training programs on the use of VG site in psychiatric clinics. (Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care)
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - September 2, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Nuray Turan, Özgür Sema Acı,
Hatice Irmak,
Hatice Kaya,
Fatma Yasemin Kutlu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The exploration of a screen model for detecting undergraduates at higher risk for developing psychosis: A cross ‐sectional study in a medical university
AbstractPurposeTo examine a screen model for detecting undergraduates with higher risk for developing psychosis (HRDP).Design and MethodsA cross-sectional design with convenience sampling was used. The screen model included exploration stage by self-report scales and confirmation stage by face-to-face interviews.FindingsA total of 273 students were detected from 4744 surveys during 4 years. Of them, 120 students with HRDP were identified and 7 had been diagnosed as schizophrenia or bipolar disorders at 12-month follow-up.Practice ImplicationsThis screen model can be used in early detection for undergraduates with HRDP from...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - August 31, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Wei ‐Fen Ma,
Tzu‐Pei Yeh,
Ya‐Fang Ho,
Shan‐Mei Chang,
Yun‐Ping Lin Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Attitudes of nursing students towards LGBT individuals and the affecting factors
AbstractPurposeTo determine the attitudes of nursing students towards LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) individuals and the affecting factors.Design and MethodThe universe of the research consisted of 500 students. The data collection tools used were “Demographic Data Form” and “Attitude towards Lesbians and Gay Men Scale (ATLG).”FindingsStudents' attitudes towards LGBT individuals are at a medium level. Male participants had more negative attitudes towards LGBT individuals.Practical ImplicationsNurses should provide services within the framework of professional values. In this context, vulnerable grou...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - August 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Rana Can Özdemir,
Rabiye Erenoğlu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Nursing students' perceived stress: Interaction with emotional intelligence and self ‐leadership
AbstractPurposeThe aim of the current study was to determine how emotional intelligence and self-leadership levels could be related to perceived stress.Design and MethodsA total of 341 nursing students were enrolled in this descriptive correlational study. Study measures included a sociodemographic form, Emotional Intelligence Evaluation Scale, Revised Self-Leadership Questionnaire, and Perceived Stress Scale for Nursing Students.FindingsResults showed that ‘‘assignments and workload’’ as well as “taking care of patients” were the highest sources of stress in clinical training. The emotional intelligence and se...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - August 28, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sevda Yildirim ‐Hamurcu,
Fusun Terzioglu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Childhood abuse, neglect, codependency, and affecting factors in nursing and child development students
This study was conducted to determine the relationship of neglect and abuse behaviors experienced by nursing and child development students during their childhood with codependency, and the factors affecting codependency.Design and MethodsThis is a descriptive and correlational study. The study was conducted with 292 students who were studying at a Faculty of Health Sciences.FindingsA positive relationship was found between neglect and abuse behaviors that lead to trauma in childhood, and codependency. It was determined that there was a negative relationship between students' codependency and childhood traumatic experience...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - August 27, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Derya EVG İN,
Adem Sümen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
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Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - August 26, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Tags: ERRATUM Source Type: research
Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of Stressors in Nursing Students Scale
This study aimed to access the reliability and validity of the Stressors in Nursing Students Scale in the Turkish language (SINS-T).Design and MethodsData were collected after the linguistic and content validity of the instrument. The study included 436 nursing students.FindingsThe exploratory factor analysis was acceptable, and four factors were determined. These factors were named confidence, education, relationships, and uncertainties.Practice ImplicationsThe SINS-T is a valid and reliable tool to determine the stress experienced by nursing students. Conducting different studies with a large sample size using this instr...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - August 25, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Neriman Akansel,
Roger Watson,
Aylin Pallo ş Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Lawyers ’ beliefs about mental illnesses and their tendency to stigmatize people with mental illnesses
AbstractPurposeThis descriptive study determined lawyers ’ beliefs about mental illnesses and their tendency to stigmatize people with mental illnesses.Design and MethodsThe sample consisted of 181 lawyers. Data were collected using a demographic characteristics form, the Beliefs toward Mental Illness Scale (BMI), and the Stigma Scale (SS).FindingsParticipants felt compassion, uneasiness, curiosity, and pity for people with mental illnesses. Participants had a mean BMI and SS score of 1.99 ± 0.70 and 2.19 ± 0.61, respectively. Their BMI and SS scores were moderately and positively correlated (r = 0.554)Pra...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - August 25, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Fatma Yener Özcan,
Burcu Ceylan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Developing a valid and reliable Perceived Global Future Scale
AbstractPurposeTo develop a valid and reliable data collection tool to define individuals' perceptions of the global future.Design and MethodsThis methodological study was carried out on 870 participants in Istanbul, a city with the country's highest and most diverse population.FindingsContent validity, construct validity, item analyses, and stability of the draft tool were tested. The seven-factor scale structure was confirmed. Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the scale was .93.Practice ImplicationsThe Perceived Global Future Scale, consisting of 36 items and seven dimensions, was used. It is a valid and reliable tool to d...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - August 24, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Gonul Bodur,
Arzu K. Harmanci Seren Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Problematic smartphone use in nursing students and its relationship With life goals
AbstractPurposeThis descriptive study was conducted to investigate the relationship between problematic smartphone use and the life goals.Design and MethodsThe study was conducted on 310 nursing students. The data were collected with the “Smartphone Addiction Scale’’ and “Life Goals Scale.”FindingsIncreased internal life goals of the students was found to decrease the tendency to be engaged in a virtual relationship while increased external life goals increased the risk of smartphone addiction.Practice ImplicationsPrograms to increase awareness should be developed to minimize smartphone addiction and increase int...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - August 23, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Gamze Yatmaz,
G ülcem S. Razı,
Gülümser Kublay Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Turkish adaptation of Wilson ‐Sims psychiatric fall risk assessment scale
This study aimed to adapt the Wilson-Sims Fall Scale to Turkish and assess the levels of sensitivity and selectivity.Design and MethodsThe scale consisting of two sections and 15 items including age, gender, mental and physical status, elimination, impairments, gait/balance, falls' history, medications, and detox protocol was administered to 750 patients in psychiatric clinic.FindingsThe kappa coefficient of the study (K: 0.44,p < .000) showed a moderate agreement. The sensitivity and selectivity rates of the scale were 78.5% and 77.6%, respectively. Positive and negative predictive values were 6.25% and 99.4%.Prac...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - August 19, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Fatma Kanta ş Yılmaz,
Selda Polat,
Rabia Bilici Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Testing the validity and reliability of a Turkish version of the social cyberloafing scale
AbstractPurposeThis paper aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the social cyberloafing (SC) scale as an important predictor of the mental health of healthcare employees.MethodsThe data for this descriptive cross-sectional study was obtained from 202 Turkish healthcare employees. We followed Dima's 6-step protocol for validation.FindingsThe one-dimensional structure of the scale was found to be homogenous (H = 0.54) and reliable (α = 0.87). The CFA demonstrated that the 7-item and one-factor construct was a valid instrument to measure the SC (GFI = 0.98, CFI = 0.98, TLI ...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - August 18, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Harun Yildiz,
Bora Yildiz Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Factors associated with seasonal affective disorders in Lebanese adults
AbstractPurposeEvaluate seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and the possible factors associated with it among Lebanese adults, during winter and summer seasons of 2018 and 2019.Design and MethodsCross-sectional study was conducted in two time intervals. The winter period took place from December 2018 to January 2019, whereas the summer period was from May to June 2019, evaluating the same participants.FindingsHigher winter depression (adjusted odds ratio [ORa] = 1.16), higher winter insomnia (ORa = 1.04) were significantly associated with higher odds of having winter SAD. Higher summer depression (ORa = 1.20) wa...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - August 17, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Eva Hobeika,
Chadia Haddad,
Marwan Akel,
Sahar Obeid,
Pascale Salameh,
Souheil Hallit Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Female gender and low physical activity are risk factors for academic stress in incoming nursing students
The objective was to analyze the academic stressors that most affect new nursing students.Design and MethodsA cross-sectional study on new nursing students.FindingsTwo hundred and eighty-two students, 78% women, mean age of 21.46 (6.1) years. Giving presentations in class and lack of time for homework are the items that cause the greatest academic stress. Women had higher levels of academic stress, and higher levels of physical activity are related to lower academic stress.Practice ImplicationsWomen have a higher level of academic stress. Doing sport is a protective factor that diminishes academic stress the more it is p...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - August 13, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Pablo Chust ‐Hernández,
David Fernández‐García,
Laura López‐Martínez,
Carlos García‐Montañés,
Pilar Pérez‐Ros Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
