The psychological impact of the Syrian crisis on refugees living in Lebanon
ConclusionSyrian refugees at the assessed camps suffered from psychological distress that requires urgent attention. Current medical and psychological support is absent, and further assessment is needed. (Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care)
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mohamed Hendaus,
Nisreen Mourad,
Samar Younes,
Dalal Hammoudi,
Mohamad Rahal,
Iman Basheti Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The effect of maternal depression symptoms on the outcomes of infant care
This study evaluated the effect of the maternal risk of depression on the outcomes of infant care.Design and MethodsThis study was conducted as a cross-sectional and analytical study with 229 mothers who had 6-month-old infants and who were enrolled in a family health center.FindingsThe results show that mothers at risk of depression have a negative impact on the care and growth of their infants.Practice ImplicationsProviding support to the mothers is suggested for preventive infant health behaviors and monitoring their infants. (Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care)
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Salih G üler,
Arzu Akcan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
“I'm a hero, but…”: An evaluation of depression, anxiety, and stress levels of frontline healthcare professionals during COVID‐19 pandemic in Turkey
AbstractPurposeIt was aimed to evaluate depression, anxiety, stress symptoms of health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic and to reveal the risk factors.Design and MethodsFour hundred and sixteen professionals participated in this study. Data were collected online by Depression–Anxiety–Stress Scale.FindingsA statistically significant, positive relationship was determined between professionals' perceptions of COVID-19 risk and scale scores.Practice ImplicationsThe professionals involved in the struggle against the COVID-19 have high levels of depression, anxiety, stress. It is recommended to revise the content...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Handan Alan,
Feride Eskin Bacaksiz,
Hanife Tiryaki Sen,
Gulcan Taskiran Eskici,
Emel Gumus,
Arzu K. Harmanci Seren Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Quality of sexual life and factors affecting it in married women undergoing depression treatment
AbstractObjectiveThis descriptive study was conducted to determine the factors affecting the quality of sexual life of married and sexually active women treated with medication due to depression.MethodsSample included 228 depressive patients on antidepressants for at least 1 month presenting to the Psychiatry Clinic of a hospital in the west side of Turkey, between April and June 2018.ResultsWomen who were in the young age group, did not have any problems in sexual life before starting depression medication, had sexual intercourse 11 times or more per month, proposed to initiate a sexual intercourse together with their hus...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Alev Ekemen,
Kerime Derya Beyda ğ Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Association between depression or sleep problems and working time mismatch among Korean workers
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between South Korean workers' working time mismatches and their depression and sleep disorders.Design and MethodsThis study used raw data from the fifth Korean Working Conditions Survey (KWCS), which sampled 50,205 workers.FindingsThe risk of occurrence of sleep problems among workers was shown to be proportional to actual working time. The risk of occurrence of depression increased along with the degree of working time mismatch.Practice ImplicationsTo improve the health and welfare of workers, making a policy and labor culture that relieve working time mismatch is important...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Eunmi Lee,
Yujeong Kim,
Haeyoung Lee Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Caregivers' psychological suffering and posttraumatic growth after patient death
This study aimed to identify the association between caregivers' psychological suffering and posttraumatic growth (PTG) after patient death.Design and MethodsParticipants were a total of 254 caregivers, including nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, and care workers.FindingsHigher psychological suffering, in terms of expanding self-consciousness, change of values, and spiritual sublimation, had a positive correlation with PTG. For nurses and nursing assistants, the change of values and spiritual sublimation had a positive correlation with PTG. For social workers, the higher self-consciousness was associated with gre...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Eunmi Lee,
Yujeong Kim Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Nurses' views and applications on palliative care
This study was carried out descriptively to determine the view and applications about pallative care of nurses working in a university hospital.Design and MethodsThe data were collected with the questionnaire form: “Individual Information Form” and “Views and Appllications on Palliative Care,” created by the researchers in line with the literature.FindingsA total of 96.6% of the nurses evaluated the scope of palliative care as pain relief, and the most common difficulties in care were identified as bad news (88.1%). In all, 22.0% of the nurses talked to the patient and their family about death.Practice Implicatio...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Di ğdem Lafci,
Ebru Yildiz,
Seda Pehlivan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Factors associated with problematic social media use among a sample of Lebanese adults: The mediating role of emotional intelligence
AbstractPurposeTo assess the relationship of smoking (cigarettes or waterpipe), alcohol drinking, alexithymia, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress, social phobia, emotional intelligence, impulsivity, insomnia, physical health, and loneliness with problematic social media use (PSMU) in a sample of Lebanese citizens.MethodsThis cross-sectional study enrolled 466 participants (January –May 2019).ResultsHigher anxiety, alcohol use disorder, and social phobia were correlated with elevated PSMU, while older age was associated with lower PSMU. Emotional intelligence partially mediated the association between alexithymia an...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sam Barbar,
Chadia Haddad,
Hala Sacre,
Dina Dagher,
Marwan Akel,
Nelly Kheir,
Pascale Salameh,
Souheil Hallit,
Sahar Obeid Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Experiences of Dutch ambulance nurses in emergency care for patients with acute manic and/or psychotic symptoms: A qualitative study
AbstractPurposeTo explore the experiences of ambulance nurses in emergency care of patients with acute manic and/or psychotic symptoms.MethodsIn this qualitative study, 14 interviews were conducted and analyzed using thematic analysis according to Braun and Clarke (2006).FindingsPsychiatric emergency care causes stress and uncomfortable feelings for ambulance nurses due to a lack of information on the patients, being alone with the patient in a small place and the unpredictability of the situation.Practice implicationsMore information about the specific patient, education, and good collaboration with other professionals co...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Thea H. Daggenvoorde,
Josette M. Klaren,
Harm J. Gijsman,
Hester Vermeulen,
Peter J. J. Goossens Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Risk factors and adverse clinical outcomes of postoperative delirium in Thai elderly patients: A prospective cohort study
AbstractPurposeTo determine the incidence, risk factors, and adverse clinical outcomes of postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients.Design and MethodsA total of 429 patients scheduled to undergo noncardiac surgery were recruited. Delirium was assessed using the confusion assessment method.FindingsThe incidence of POD was 5.4%. Risk factors of POD were age over 70 years, an American Society of Anesthesiologist physical status 2 and 3, cognitive impairment, history of psychiatric illness, and preoperative hemoglobin ≤ 10 g/dl.Practice ImplicationsThe correction of modifiable risk factors, the use of preventiv...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tanyong Pipanmekaporn,
Yodying Punjasawadwong,
Nahathai Wongpakaran,
Tinakon Wongpakaran,
Kittinan Suwannachai,
Kaweesak Chittawatanarat,
Sirirat Mueankwan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Preservice teachers' nomophobia levels, sense of loneliness and adjustment to college life
AbstractPurposeThe aim of this study was to investigate whether preservice teachers' nomophobia levels, sense of loneliness and adjustment to university life vary based on their demographic characteristics. Additionally, regression analyses were carried out to determine whether their sense of loneliness, nomophobia levels, and adjustment to university life were predictors of each other.Design and MethodsIn this quantitative study, the cross-sectional survey research model was used. A total of 234 preservice teachers, 65 of whom were studying at the elementary mathematics department, 81 of whom were studying at the preschoo...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Yadigar Çevik‐Durmaz,
Eylem Yalçinkaya‐Önder,
Serkan Timur Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Determination of the relationship between the beliefs of nursing students toward mental illnesses and their empathic tendency levels
This study aimed to determine the beliefs and empathic tendency levels of nursing students toward mental illnesses and to examine the relationship between them.Design and MethodsThe cross-sectional study was conducted with 335 nursing students. The data collection tools were the Personal Information Form, Beliefs Toward Mental Illnesses Scale, and the Empathic Tendency Scale.FindingsNursing students have positive beliefs about mental illness. It was found that female students, and students who received information about mental health had higher levels of empathic tendency.Practice ImplicationsIt was found that the level of...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: H ülya Kök Eren,
Nermin Gürhan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Levels of fear and uncertainty regarding the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID ‐19) among university students
This study aimed to assess the levels of fear and uncertainty regarding the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 among Jouf University students and to explore the factors influencing those fears and uncertainties.Design and MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study of 416 undergraduate students who used an electronic questionnaire. Fear and intolerance of uncertainty scales were used to assess students' fear and uncertainty.FindingsResults indicated a positive correlation between fear and intolerance of uncertainty, and a negative correlation between the level of knowledge and fear. Gender, age, and type of college emerged a...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Nadia B. Elsharkawy,
Enas M. Abdelaziz Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Relationship between nomophobia, fear of missing out, and perceived work overload in nurses in Turkey
This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between nomophobia, fear of missing out (FoMO), and perceived work overload (PWO) among nurses in Turkey.Design and MethodsThis descriptive study was carried out with 178 nurses. In the study, the Nomophobia Questionnaire, FoMO scale, and PWO scale were used.FindingsThere was a positive and significant relationship between nomophobia, FoMO, and PWO variables. The nomophobia and FoMO independent variables accounted for 6% of the PWO-dependent variable.Practice ImplicationsControlled use of smartphones and social media can contribute to the minimizing of the work overl...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Haydar Ho şgör,
Filiz Coşkun,
Figen Çalişkan,
Derya Gündüz Hoşgör Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Factors associated with overweight and obesity in Lebanese male patients with schizophrenia
This study shed light on some factors associated with obesity in male patients with schizophrenia, which may be targeted for the prevention and management of obesity. Some interventions were proposed such as focusing on patients' physical health, psychiatric treatment, and maintaining a healthy diet and a healthy lifestyle. (Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care)
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Maha Kassem,
Chadia Haddad,
Christelle Daccache,
Claire Hayek,
Souheil Hallit,
Francois Kazour Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
