Factors influencing parental posttraumatic stress disorder in cases of fetal abnormality requiring pregnancy termination in China
This study emphasizes recognizing the importance of social support and of psychological interactions between mothers and fathers in PTSD intervention for parents. (Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care)
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - May 29, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Shiwen Sun,
Jialu Qian,
Yaping Sun,
Mengwei Wu,
Lu Liu,
Xiaoyan Yu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Reducing missed psychotherapy appointments: An advanced practice nurse ‐initiated telephone orientation protocol
AbstractPurposeMissed appointments pose significant challenges to the health care system as they contribute to the inefficient use of resources, increase costs, and result in poor outcomes. The aim of this project was to reduce the rate of missed adult psychotherapy appointments by implementing a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-initiated telephone orientation protocol (TOP).DesignQuasi-experimental.MethodsThe TOP intervention combined an attendance policy review, psychoeducation, and motivational interviewing techniques. Missed appointment rates were compared before and after initiation of the TOP.FindingsTh...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - May 29, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Margaret K. Boyle,
Jessica Schwinck Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The effect of cognitive ‐behavioral therapy on death anxiety and depression in patients with heart failure: A quasi‐experimental study
In this study, the effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) on death anxiety and depression was investigated in patients with heart failure.Design and MethodsIn this quasi-experimental study, 66 patients with heart failure were randomly assigned to intervention (n = 33) and control (n = 33) groups. Data collection was done using a demographic questionnaire, Templer death anxiety scale, and Beck depression inventory.FindingsIt was found that the overall scores of death anxiety and depression in posttest were significantly lower than those at the follow-up stage in the intervention group.Practice ImplicationsCBT ...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - May 27, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mohsen Moradi,
Mohammad Akbari,
Mousa Alavi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Health perceptions and orthorexia nervosa tendencies among academics
AbstractPurposeThe aim of this study was to determine the perception of academicians' health status, identify academicians' orthorexia nervosa (ON) tendencies, and identify the factors associated with academicians' ON tendencies.Design and MethodsPersonal information form (14 questions), Perception of Health status Scale, and ON (ORTO-11) Scale were used in data collection.FindingsThe mean age of the participants was 42.23 ± 8.18. Of the academicians, 77.6% were female and 38.8% were in health-related departments. The health perception mean score was 1.82 ± 0.64. The average score of the ORTO-11 Scale was 2...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - May 26, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Özüm Erkin,
Elem Kocaçal Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The effect of inadequately conducted compulsory distance education on the professional identity development process from nursing students' perspective: A phenomenological qualitative study
This study was conducted to explore the effect of inadequately conducted compulsory distance education on the professional identity (PI) development process from nursing students' perspective.Design and MethodsThe study used a qualitative design based on Heidegger's hermeneutic phenomenological approach. The data were analyzed by using Van Manen's thematic analysis.ResultsThe themes of the study were: (1) an inadequate, compulsory, uncertain, and difficult experience, (2) negative impact on PI development.Practice ImplicationsIt is important for educators to realize that the PI development of nursing students is affected d...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - May 23, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Se çil Taylan,
İlknur Özkan,
Emine İlaslan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The relationship between violence against women and gender attitudes in men, Bolu province K ıbrıscık example
AbstractPurposeThe study has two purposes: “ascertaining the determinants and the frequency of violence against women in men” and “determining the relation between men's violence against women and gender attitudes.”Design and MethodsThe study is of cross-sectional type. Three questionnaires were used to collect the research data: sociodemographic information form, violence against women questionnaire, and the Gender Equality Scale.FindingsThe first important finding of the study is that the rate of domestic violence against women is high. The second important finding is that men who have resorted to violence agains...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - May 20, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Saliha Özpınar,
Ayşa Acar Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Specific coping styles and its relationship with psychological distress, anxiety, mental health, and psychological well ‐being among student nurses during the second wave of the COVID‐19 pandemic
AbstractPurposeTo identify specific coping skills that contribute to relieving anxiety and stress while supporting student nurses' mental health and psychological well-being.Design and MethodThis is a cross-sectional online survey involving 261 students nurses from private and government-owned nursing schools in the Central Philippines.ResultsResilience was associated with reduced stress and anxiety and better mental health and psychological well-being.Mental disengagement was associated with lower anxiety and stress levels.Spiritual and not scientific sources of support were associated with lower stress and increased psyc...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - May 18, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Leodoro J. Labrague Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
“The World is Changing… I Can Feel it in the Water and Soil. I Can Smell It”: Addressing the role of psychological flexibility on the planet of disasters
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Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - May 18, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Erman Y ıldız Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
Communication challenges in social isolation, subjective cognitive decline, and mental health status in older adults: A scoping review (2019 –2021)
AbstractPurposeThrough an evolutionary concept analysis, social isolation (SI) was defined as lack of social belonging and engagement with others, minimal number of social contacts, and insufficient quality relationships. This definition represents broader understanding of most contributing factors to SI and supports the concepts of reduced communication and socialization experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic served to heighten this problem, including communication challenges, and brought negative outcomes of SI to light. The overall research question examined the impact of communication challenge...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - May 18, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Rebecca S. Koszalinski,
Brenda Olmos Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Presence of a psychiatric patient at home and work fatigue in family caregivers: The moderating effect of spirituality
AbstractObjectivesTo assess the association between the mental health of caregivers having a psychiatric patient at home and work fatigue, and if this association is moderated by spirituality.MethodsThis case-control study enrolled 600 caregivers (July –September 2019).ResultsStress, anxiety, insomnia and the presence of a psychiatric patient at home were associated with higher levels of physical, mental, and emotional work fatigue. In the case of caregivers who have a psychiatric patient at home, those with low spirituality had more mental and emotional work fatigue.Practical ImplicationsHealthcare professionals should ...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - May 17, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Michel Sfeir,
Abeer Zeitoun,
Souheil Hallit,
Sahar Obeid Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Australian Mental Health Triage Scale in the emergency department: The case of Turkey
AbstractPurposeTo examine the effectiveness of the Australian Mental Health Triage Scale(AMHTS) in Turkey.Design and MethodsThe study is a methodological and semiexperimental study. It was carried out with 30 emergency service nurses and 378 psychiatric patients at a university hospital. The validity and reliability of the AMHTS were examined.FindingsThe reliability of the AMHTS is good level (Cohen'sκ = 0.631,p < 0.05). It is valid for making the patients’ waiting time in triage more efficient(p < 0.05), and increases the nurses’ ability to determine the treatment acuity.Practice ImplicationsIt is...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - May 17, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ay şe Büyükbayram Arslan,
Esra Engin,
Selahattin Kıyan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Prediction of ethical decision making with professional values in senior nursing students
ConclusionThe professional values of the students affect their principal and practical thinking skills in ethical dilemmas.Implications for Nursing PracticeIt is recommended to discuss the ethical dilemmas observed or experienced by the students in their clinical practice in the field, increase the awareness of the students, and teach them how to deal with ethical dilemmas. (Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care)
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - May 17, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: İlknur Bektas,
Murat Bektas,
Aslı Akdeniz Kudubeş,
Dijle Ayar Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Impact of nurse ‐led medication adherence therapy on bipolar affective disorder: A randomized controlled trial
ConclusionMAT improved medication adherence behavior resulting in marked decrease in symptom severity of participants with bipolar disorders.Implications for Nursing PracticePsychiatric nurses can effectively implement MAT for bipolar inpatients, which improves better clinical outcomes, prevent relapse, and readmissions. (Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care)
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - May 14, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Shreedevi I. Balikai,
Sreevani Rentala,
Irasangappa Basavaraj Mudakavi,
Raghavendra Bheemappa Nayak Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Emotional eating experiences of individuals with severe mental disorders: A qualitative study
AbstractPurposeThe aim of this study is to understand the emotional eating experiences of individuals with severe mental disorders.Design and MethodsThe study used a descriptive qualitative design. Data were collected from 19 individuals who displayed emotional eating behavior and a severe mental disorder.FindingsThe main themes of this study are “Triggers,” “Emotional Eating Process,” and “Feelings after Emotional Eating.” Participants stated that negative emotions and certain initiating factors were the triggers of their emotional eating; they also experienced feelings of regret and guilt after emotional e...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - May 13, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: G ülsüm Zekiye Tuncer,
Zekiye Çetinkaya Duman Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Perceived barriers and motivators of undergraduate nursing students in end ‐of‐life care: A qualitative study based on lived experiences
AbstractPurposeThe aim of this study is to determine which barriers and motivators undergraduate nursing students perceived during their experience of providing end-of-life (EoL) care.Design and MethodsQualitative phenomenological study leans on focus groups. The study was carried out with Zoom, a Web-based mobile video-conferencing application. Students were recruited from two universities in Turkey. Semistructured focus group interviews were conducted with 28 nursing students. The Heidegger phenomenological approach was adopted in this study.FindingsThree thematic categories and nine subcategories were determined. Whil...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - May 11, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Pinar Z. Bahceli,
Ayse A. Donmez,
Nazan K. Akca Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
