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Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 12, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
An evaluation of the disability, insight and self ‐care agency of schizophrenia patients
This study aims to evaluate the disability, insight and self-care agency of schizophrenia patients.Design and MethodThis descriptive study was conducted with 100 patients in remission who had a diagnosis of schizophrenia at community mental health centers.ResultsThe schizophrenia patients had poor insight and moderate self-care agency. The self-care agency of schizophrenia patients is a neglected issue in medicine, and is associated with positive and negative symptoms, insight and disability.Implementation ResultsThe results can guide community mental health center nurses to increase the quality of life of schizophrenia pa...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 12, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Cansu Korkmaz,
Gulgun Durat,
Bedia Tarsuslu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The effect of mindfulness ‐based mandala activity on anxiety and spiritual well‐being levels of senior nursing students: A randomized controlled study
This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based mandala activity on the anxiety levels and spiritual well-being of nursing students who started clinical practice after distance education during COVID-19 period.Design and MethodsThis study is a randomized controlled study employing a pre-/posttest design with a single-blind, parallel group. The study was completed with a total of 170 participants (n = 84, intervention group;n = 86, control group). Data were collected using the Descriptive Characteristics Form, State-trait Anxiety Inventory, Spirituality Well-Being Scale, and Scale of Positive an...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 9, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Cigdem Sari Ozturk,
Ebru Kilicarslan Toruner Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The relationship between spiritual intelligence and resilience in family caregivers of patients with chronic mental disorders
AbstractPurposeThe aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between spiritual intelligence and resilience in family caregivers of patients with chronic mental disorders referred to psychiatric clinics in Isfahan (Iran).Design and MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted on 188 family caregivers. Data were collected using demographic characteristics checklist, spiritual intelligence self-report inventory, and Connor –Davidson resilience scale.FindingsThere was a significant and positive relationship between resilience and spiritual intelligence, including all its components, among the family caregivers ...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 3, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Arash Marzban,
Malek Fereidooni ‐Moghadam,
Sima Ghezelbash Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The relationship between sexual myths and intercultural sensitivity in university students
AbstractPurposeIn the study, it was aimed to investigate the relationship between sexual myths and intercultural sensitivity in university students.MethodThe study designed as cross-sectional research was carried out with the participation of 1,061 university students. Data collection tools used were the Personal Information Form, Sexual Myths Scale, and Intercultural Sensitivity Scale.FindingsIt was determined that the students believed in myths at a moderate level. The students who thought that being together with different cultures did not have a positive contribution were found to believe in sexual myths at a higher le...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 3, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ebru C. Ekrem,
Aylin Kurt,
Yakup Önal Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Nurses' patient safety competency, a predictor for safe care in psychiatric wards?
This study examined the relationship between patient safety competence and safe care from the viewpoints of nurses working in psychiatry wards.Design and MethodsThe present descriptive correctional study was conducted in two psychiatry hospitals in Iran in 2020. All the nurses were selected as the study participants using the census sampling method (N = 209).FindingsNurses' patient safety competency was at a low level (2.54 ± 0.52), but nurses' safe care was at a moderate level (242.08 ± 61.32). A strong positive relationship was found between the patients' safety competency and nurses' safe care (p = 0....
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 3, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mahya Torkaman,
Marzieh Momennasab,
Shahrzad Yektatalab,
Mahin Eslami shahrbabaki Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
What are the socioeconomic determinants of mental disorders?
This study examines the influence of socioeconomic factors on the prevalence of depression and anxiety and on the number of years lived with disability (YLD) of depression and anxiety.Design and MethodsThis is an exploratory study. The study analyzed data from 160 member countries of the World Health Organization (WHO).FindingsExcept for alcohol consumption and unemployment rate, Gini coefficient, age dependency, rural population, and population aged 65 and above have statistically significant effects on both depression and anxiety prevalence. Also, Gini coefficient and rural population have significant effects on YLD of d...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 3, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: G ülnur İLGÜN Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Child abuse and aggressiveness in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia in Lebanon
AbstractObjectivesTo identify individual and clinical risk factors of aggressiveness, including exposure to different forms of childhood trauma, in a sample of Lebanese patients with schizophrenia.MethodsA total of 131 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia participated in this cross-sectional study.ResultsHigher physical (Beta = 0.24,p < 0.001) and sexual (Beta = 0.29,p = 0.003) abuse, alcohol drinking (Beta = 1.46,p = 0.008), having a history of head trauma (Beta = 1.10,p = 0.041), and male gender (Beta = −1.59,p = 0.009) were significantly associated with higher mean aggress...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - June 30, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Feten Fekih ‐Romdhane,
Cedric Abboud,
Mikhael Kossaify,
Nour El Khoury,
Yara Bou Sleiman,
Dory Hachem,
Georges Haddad,
Souheil Hallit Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The effect of hopelessness on the perceived partner behaviors during Covid ‐19 pandemic process
AbstractPurposeIt is aimed to evaluate the effect of hopelessness on the perceived partner behaviors during Covid-19 pandemic process in Turkey.DesignDescriptive.MethodsTotally, 486 participants have been included in the study.FindingsIt has been found that there is a positive correlation between codependence, disconnection, controlling subdimension and hopelessness in both women and men (p < 0.05).Practice ImplicationsIn the study, the women and men who evaluate their partners as dependent, disconnected and controlling are hopeless. (Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care)
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - June 28, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: G ülseren Keskin,
Süreyya Gümüşsoy,
Gülay Taşdemir Yiğitoğlu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The evaluation of mobbing cases in the healthcare sector based on Supreme Court case law in Turkey
ConclusionsMost of the cases occurred in private hospitals. Hospital managers were accused of mobbing in 88% of cases. In 30% of cases, nurses were plaintiffs. Also, 45% of cases involved an attack on the occupational situation of employees.Practice ImplicationsIt is important to develop policies specific to mobbing behavior in the workplace at the macro level and to consider legislation and management monitoring by health managers and especially nurse managers at the micro level. (Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care)
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - June 26, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Gamze Bayin Donar,
Gozde Yesilaydin Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Depression symptoms and quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
AbstractPurposeTo determine depression symptoms and quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).MethodsThe data were collected using the Participant Information Form, PCOS Quality of Life Questionnaire (PCOSQ-50), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The study was conducted with 131 women.FindingsThe average BDI score was found to be lower in women with PCOS who perceived their income as sufficient (p = 0.033) and who worked (p = 0.003) and was found to be higher in the participants who had hirsutism (p = 0.008) and acne (p = 0.045). The PCOSQ-50 average score was 178.15 ± 27.27 in w...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - June 25, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Derya Yuksel Kocak,
Meltem Ugurlu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Cyber mother's womb: Social support expectation in social network and emotional violence
This study was conducted with 431 students of the Cukurova University Faculty of Health Sciences Nursing Department.FindingsThere was a statistical difference between gender (p < 0.039) and time spent with family (p < 0.013). There was a statistically significant and positive weak correlation between the students' average total score on Social Support Expectation in Social Networks Scale and the average score of the frustration subscale (r = 0.123,p < 0.05).Practical ImplicationsNursing students need to be educated about digital literacy, and a course that includes emotional mood management skil...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - June 21, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sunay Firat,
Seda Tek,
Mehmet Aykut Erk Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Subjective recovery accounts of Japanese female patients suffering from alcohol use disorder. A phenomenological study
This study aimed to examine the subjective recovery accounts of Japanese female patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and the factors that affect their recovery.Design and MethodsThis qualitative study used a phenomenological design. A focus group with 10 Japanese participants was conducted.FindingsFive theme clusters emerged: drinking to forget unpleasant feelings, fighting compulsive cravings with craving, unhealed wounds from past traumatic experiences, encounters with role models in self-help groups, and changing one's mindset to a proactive pursuit of happiness.Practice ImplicationsTo support the recovery of women ...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - June 21, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ayako Yamashita,
Shin ‐ichi Yoshioka Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The role of psychological capital in the relationship between nurses' job satisfaction and turnover intention
ConclusionsOur findings revealed effects of poor psychological capital among nurses. The effect of psychological capital was statistically significant and it partially mediated job satisfaction and turnover intention.Practice ImplicationsInitiative sand training programs should be planned to improve nurses' attitudes towards psychological capital levels. (Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care)
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - June 21, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Handan Alan,
Sehrinaz Polat,
Hanife Tiryaki Sen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
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Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - June 17, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Tags: ERRATUM Source Type: research
