The first COVID ‐19 triadic (homicide!)‐suicide pact: Do economic distress, disability, sickness, and treatment negligence matter?
AbstractIntroductionDyadic suicide-pact is rare but possible incidence in the COVID-19 time. No prior evidences available on triadic suicide-pact, which is presented herein for the first-time.Case PresentationAn Indian family consisting of three members, committed suicide. There is no evidence of homicide-suicide, which suggests the cases to be mutual suicide-pact. However, the suicide risk factors can be evidently noted as (i) economic distress, (ii) feeling burden of disability and sick people, and (iii) being stubborn as of not getting hospital treatment. Poisoning is reported for the suicide method; besides, the victim...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mohammed A. Mamun Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
The effect of interpersonal relational role analysis on nursing students' anxiety levels and interpersonal problem ‐solving orientation
This study has been performed to investigate the effects of the interpersonal relational role analysis (IRRA) on the nursing students' anxiety levels and their interpersonal problem-solving orientation.Design and MethodsThis study was conducted with randomized controlled, pre-test –post-test control group design and follow-up test patterns (n = 8).FindingFollowing the practice of IRRA sessions, the findings showed that IRRA has a positive effect on the anxiety levels and interpersonal problem-solving orientations of nursing students.Practice ImplicationsImplementation of this practice, which can also be employed by...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Veysel Kaplan,
G ülsüm Ançel Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Secondary traumatic stress among midwifery students
ConclusionThe secondary traumatic stress rate in midwifery students is particularly high considering the fact that one in five students fulfills all of the Secondary Traumatic Stress criteria. However, to reduce their secondary traumatic stress rate, students should be thoroughly assessed by the educators who could provide the support necessary.Implications for nursing practice:Before graduation from the midwifery departments, students traumatic stress symptoms could be assessed mental health nursing courses, which might enable to change their attitudes towards to cope with this situation. Especially after traumatic childb...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Fadime Bayri Bingol,
Meltem Demirgoz Bal,
Merve Aygun,
Edanur Bilgic Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Effects of a nonviolent communication ‐based training program for inpatient alcoholics in South Korea
This study aimed to evaluate a communication skills program based on nonviolent communication targeted on inpatient alcoholics at the alcoholics specialized ward.Design and MethodsThe sample for this mixed methods quasi-experimental study comprised 47 patients who were hospitalized in the alcoholic wards of two psychiatric hospitals in South Korea.FindingsThe program effectively improved participants' empathy, anger expression, communication competence, and alcohol abstinence self-efficacy (p < .001).Practice implicationsThis program could be implemented in community-based alcoholic care with the aim of preventing ...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jeongwoon Yang,
Sungjae Kim Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Depression and suicidality among Bangladeshi students: Subject selection reasons and learning environment as potential risk factors
This study examined the role of subject-selection reasons and learning environment factors in students' depression and suicidality.Design and MethodsThis study surveyed 960 students from five different Bangladeshi universities using questions concerning socio-demographics, lifestyles, subject-selection reasons, learning and academic environment, suicidal behaviors, and the Bangla Patient Health Questionnaire.FindingsApproximately half of the participants were depressed (47.7%), and just over a quarter reported past-year suicidality (28.5%). Risk factors for both depression and suicidal behavior included not studying at the...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Najmuj Sakib,
Merajul Islam,
Md. Syeed Al Habib,
A. K. M. Israfil Bhuiyan,
Md. Mahbub Alam,
Noshin Tasneem,
Moazzem Hossain,
Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam,
Mark D. Griffiths,
Mohammed A. Mamun Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Monitoring for the metabolic side effects of second ‐generation antipsychotic medications: Psychiatrists' views and practices
AbstractPurposeThe aims of this study were to explore (1) the knowledge, attitudes, practices, and adherence of psychiatrists in Jordan regarding published guidelines for metabolic monitoring of patients taking second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs), and (2) their perceived barriers to metabolic screening.MethodsThe study utilized a cross-sectional survey. Data were collected from 91 psychiatrists using a self-administered questionnaire.FindingsAlmost 74% of psychiatrists reported they were aware of metabolic screening guidelines for patients taking SGA. However, the results of their assessment practices revealed a lack o...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Bayan Abdulhaq,
Latefa A. Dardas,
Omar Sami Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) among nurses in Lebanon
AbstractPurposeTo assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among nurses in Lebanon.MethodsAn online questionnaire was completed by 311 Lebanese nurses between March and April 2020.ResultsOnly 2% of nurses worked in a specialized COVID-19 ward and 20% have cared for a COVID-19 patient. The majority had sufficient knowledge of COVID-19; 62% declared being afraid of getting infected whereas 90% were afraid for their family members to get infected due to their occupational exposure. The majority of nurses (84.6%) declared following infection prevention and control precauti...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Danielle Saadeh,
Hala Sacre,
Souheil Hallit,
Rita Farah,
Pascale Salameh Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Relationships between perceived support types and the job satisfaction levels of nurses
AbstractPurposeTo identify the relationships between nurses' perceived support and their job satisfaction levels.Design and MethodsThe sample of this descriptive and correlational study comprised 655 nurses working at a medical faculty hospital in Istanbul.FindingsA statistically significant positive relationship was detected between the total score means of nurses' job satisfaction and perceived administrative support (r = 0.275;p = .001;p < .01), perceived coworker support (r = 250;p = .001;p < .01) and perceived organizational support levels (r = 0.262;p = .001;p < .01). T...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Şehrinaz Polat,
Banu Terzi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
State anxiety levels of nurses providing care to patients with COVID ‐19 in Turkey
This study investigates the state anxiety levels of nurses providing care to patients with coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) in Turkey.Design and MethodsThis cross-sectional study is based on the COVID-19 pandemic situation. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory was used to collect the study data.FindingsNurses ’ state anxiety levels were high (51.51 ± 9.94). Participants evaluated for state anxiety were female; who were married; worked in intensive care units; were service nurses, having more professional experiences; and experienced hand irritation (p < 0.05).Practice ImplicationsThe mental health of nurses ...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Emel Bahadir ‐Yilmaz,
Arzu Yüksel Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Self ‐esteem and sexual quality of life among obese women
AbstractPurposeTo evaluate the sexual quality of life and self-esteem of obese women and the relationship between them.Design and MethodsThis is a descriptive and cross-sectional study. A descriptive questionnaire, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire were used to collect the data.FindingsParticipants had a moderate level of self-esteem. The mean scores of the participants were 50.45 + 10.23 for Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire. A positive correlation was found between self-esteem and sexual quality of life.Practice ImplicationsHigh self-esteem is positively correlated with quality...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Hilal T ürkben Polat,
Emine Kaplan Serin Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
An investigation of individuals' health anxiety during the COVID ‐19 pandemic within the framework of the functional health patterns
ConclusionsIt can be stated that individuals use the anxiety they experience to be vigilance against a potential health threat.Practice ImplicationsResearchers can use findings in the examination of psychological health problems that can be seen in individuals after the pandemic. (Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care)
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sultan Alan,
Sule Gokyildiz Surucu,
Burcu Avcibay Vurgec,
Ayseren Cevik Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercise on clinical stress and burnout in student nurse interns
AbstractPurposeTo determine the effects of progressive muscle relaxation exercise (PMRE) on clinical stress and burnout in student nurse interns.Design and methodsThis is a randomized controlled trial. Interns were divided into control group (CG;n = 78) or experimental group (EG;n = 67) randomly. PMRE was performed by students in the EG. Personal information form, Burnout Measure Short Version (BMS) and Physio-Psycho-Social Response Scale (PPSRS) for nursing students were administered to both groups in the first and last meeting.FindingsThere was a significant difference in posttest scores between groups; EG postte...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: S ıdıka Pelit‐Aksu,
Sultan Özkan‐Şat,
Şengül Yaman‐Sözbi̇r,
Ayten Şentürk‐Erenel Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Practice change: Social Media Screening Questionnaire to identify high ‐risk adult psychiatric patients
AbstractPurposeInclude social media screening during initial psychiatric examination with new adult patients to increase psychiatric providers' awareness of the rate and impact of social media use in their patients.Design and MethodsPlan-Do-Study-Act cycles were implemented to evaluate the effectiveness of psychiatric provider 5-question social media screening during the initial evaluation.FindingsScreening for social medial usage (N = 136) improved providers' a wareness of the rate and impact of social media use on patients' distress levels. The process of screening influenced a conversation between provider and patie...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Cara A. Lutzow,
Grace Hubbard,
Cheryl Giscombe,
Lawrence Greenberg Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Developing and psychometric properties of the caring behaviors assessment tool ‐patient version‐short form
AbstractPurposeTo develop and examine the psychometric properties of the caring behaviors assessment tool-patient version-short form (CBAP-SF) based on Human Caring Theory to evaluate caring behaviors by patients.MethodsThis methodological study was conducted with 400 patients. The data were analyzed with SPSS 23.0 and LISREL 8.80.FindingsIt was found that the scale with 27 items had good fit indices. The Cronbach's α was 0.96 for the scale and 0.77–0.94 for the subdimensions. Also, the item-total score correlation of the scale was 0.531–0.847.Practice ImplicationsThe CBAP-SF was a valid and reliable tool to evaluate ...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mehtap Akg ün,
Selma Turan Kavradim,
İlkay Boz,
Zeynep Özer,
Sherill Nones Cronin Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Examination of nursing students' anxiety levels related to clinical practice with respect to peer support
AbstractPurposeTo investigate the relationship between stress and anxiety levels of nursing students at during their first clinical practice.Design and MethodsDesigned as a quasi-experimental study with a study group (n = 13) and a control group (n = 13) among nursing students at a university.FindingsStudents who practiced in the clinic for the first time experienced stress and anxiety, and their stress levels increased with high levels of state anxiety. The stress and anxiety decreased using peer support of the study group there was no change in the control group.Implications for Nursing PracticeIt is recommended ...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Hatice Tamba ğ Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
