Compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue, burnout, working environments, and musculoskeletal disorders among nurses
AbstractPurposeIt was aimed to determine the perceptions of nurses' working environment and professional quality of life and to compare nurses with and without musculoskeletal discomfort.Design and MethodsIt is a descriptive and comparative study. The data were collected from 333 nurses working at different units.FindingsThose, who did not have discomfort in their body parts, had a higher mean score in the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index; whereas, those having discomfort in all parts of the body had a higher mean score in the Professional Quality of Life Scale (p < 0.05;p < 0.01;p &...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - March 14, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Rujnan Tuna,
Feride Eskin Bacaksiz,
Birsen Kahraman Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The relations between the alexithymia levels and social media addictions of nursing students
Conclusion and RecommendationsIt was determined that the mean alexithymia and social media addiction scores of the students were high, and they affected each other. In this respect, it is recommended that students be given training on limiting the use of social media.Practice ImplicationsSocial media addiction average score was found to be high in nursing department students. The alexithymia score averages of the nursing department students were found to be high. It was determined that the COVID pandemic nursing department students increased the time they use social media. (Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care)
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - March 13, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: S ümeyra Mihrap İlter,
Özlem Ovayolu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Response to “A randomized controlled trial of the ‘positive diary’ intervention for family caregivers of people with dementia”
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Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - March 9, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kohei Kajiwara,
Jun Kako,
Masamitsu Kobayashi,
Hiroko Noto,
Ayako Ogata Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
Characteristics and independent predictors of self ‐disclosure among male patients undergoing in vitro fertilization: A cross‐sectional study
AbstractPurposeTo investigate the levels of self-disclosure in men undergoing in vitro fertilization and analyze the effects of communication and personality on self-disclosure.Design and MethodsThis cross-sectional study included 210 men undergoing in vitro fertilization. Self-disclosure was measured using the Chinese Distress Disclosure Index Scale.FindingsParticipants with high self-disclosure exhibited lower neuroticism, higher extraversion, better partner communication, higher educational levels, and were likely to have a child; these factors were independent predictors of self-disclosure.Practice ImplicationsThese fi...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - March 3, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Shi Tang,
Min Wang,
Yi ‐Min Bao,
Su‐Wen Hu,
Xiang‐Lin Kong,
Dan Chen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
A discriminational attitude and behavior in the healthcare field: Homophobia level in healthcare professionals working in primary health services and the affecting factors
AbstractPurposeTo investigate the homophobia level among the healthcare professionals working in primary healthcare services and the affecting factors.Design and MethodsThis descriptive and cross-sectional study conducted between November 2018 and April 2019, included 184 healthcare professionals.FindingsThe mean total score of the Hudson and Ricketts Homophobia Scale was 103.55 ± 30.47. There was a statistically significant difference between the marital status of the healthcare professionals, what they felt during the care/treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals, level of ...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - February 28, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Şenay Ş. Kaya,
Pelin Calpbinici Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Internet addiction: Prevalence and relationship with academic burnout among undergraduates during widespread online learning
AbstractPurposeWe aimed to investigate the prevalence of Internet addiction (IA) and explore its related factors among undergraduates during widespread online learning in China.Design and MethodsThe online survey was conducted in April 2020. The Young diagnostic questionnaire and academic burnout scale were respectively used to measure IA and academic burnout.FindingsA total of 28.4% of 7562 participants developed IA, which correlated with academic burnout. Additionally, positive attitude and practice towards COVID-19 and exercise were protective factors of it.Practice ImplicationsIA was associated with academic burnout, a...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - February 26, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kaiheng Zhu,
Xinyan Xie,
Qi Liu,
Heng Meng,
Ranran Song Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Meta ‐analysis of the effect of psychosocial skills training on the quality of life of people with schizophrenia
AbstractPurposeThe purpose of this study was to synthesize the studies examining the effects of psychosocial skills training (PSST) on the quality of life of people with schizophrenia using a meta-analysis.Design and MethodsFifteen studies were included in the meta-analysis according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria.FindingsPSST was found to have a moderate effect on the overall score of quality of life of individuals with schizophrenia, a moderate effect on the psychological dimension, and a low effect on the physical dimension.Practice implicationsIt can be said that psychosocial skills training is an effective in...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - February 23, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Esen Öngün,
Gül Ünsal,
Semra Karaca Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Development of the College Student Acute Stress Scale (CSASS)
This study provides evidence for the validity and reliability of a self-report measure of college students' acute stress experiences. (Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care)
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - February 22, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Nicole Kent,
Fahad Alhowaymel,
Karen Kalmakis,
Lisa Troy,
Lisa M. Chiodo Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
A psychometric assessment on patient education: Developing a satisfaction scale
AbstractPurposeThe research aimed to develop a valid and reliable measurement instrument to determine patient satisfaction with patient education.Design and MethodsData were collected by the researchers with the “Patient Information Form” and the “Patient Education Satisfaction Scale (PESS).”FindingsThe factor load values of the scale items range from 0.534 to 0.890.X2/SD was 3.49, the goodness-of-fit index was 0.91, the adjusted goodness-of-fit index was 0.92, the comparative fit index was 0.91, root mean square error of approximation was 0.061, and standardized root mean square residual was 0.061. The scale was s...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - February 17, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Bahar Çiftçi,
Gülçin Avşar,
Arzu Sarıalioğlu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
A cross ‐sectional study of social media addiction and social and emotional loneliness in university students in Turkey
This study investigates the relationships between social media addiction and social and emotional loneliness in university students.MethodsThis is a descriptive, correlational study. Data were collected from 555 university students. The study data were then collected through an online survey. The data were analyzed using the descriptive statistics, Mann-WhitneyU test, the Kruskal Wallis analysis, and Spearman correlation.ResultsHigher and statistically significant levels of loneliness were found in males, single students, students displaying poor academic performance, and learners who perceived their economic situation as ...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - February 14, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Arzu K. Uyaro ğlu,
Emine Ergin,
Alime S. Tosun,
Özlem Erdem Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Catheter ‐related bloodstream infection in patients With severe anorexia nervosa
AbstractPurposeAnorexia nervosa (AN) may be treated with intravenous hyperalimentation (IVH) that may be associated with catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI).Design and MethodsRetrospective chart review was conducted to compare those who developed CRBSI were compared with those who did not.FindingsOf 34 patients, 17 episodes of AN treated with IVH were identified, of which five resulted in CRBSI. The average body mass index at admission was low at 12.2. Patients who needed physical restraint during IVH had a higher (albeit statistically nonsignificant) risk. Also, those with purging had numerically lower risk.Pra...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - February 13, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Takashi Hirata,
Kazuyuki Yasuda,
Yusuke Iwata,
Takuji Uemura,
Yu Aruga,
Risa Shioe,
Niina Uchinuma,
Toshio Tamaoki,
Takefumi Suzuki Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Depression in hospitalized older adults with chronic illness from a hilly Indian state
This study demands liaison psychiatric nurses deployed at Indian tertiary care hospitals who can efficiently conduct screening and management of depression among older adults with chronic illness. (Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care)
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - February 12, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Xavier Belsiyal C.,
Vasantha Kalyani C.,
Rupinder Deol,
Suresh K. Sharma,
Amali Mery Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Forced to move on: An interview study with survivors who have lost a relative to suicide
AbstractPurposeTo explore the loss of a relative due to suicide.Design and MethodsTen survivors of relatives who had taken their lives were interviewed. Data was analyzed from a phenomenological perspective.FindingsThe survivors described how they witnessed the darkness that took over their relative's lifeworld. During the time before and after the suicide, the survivor felt barred from having a role in the relative's care.Practice ImplicationsUnderstanding and exploring implicit dynamics, such as “a feeling of darkness taking over,” “a sense of relief,” or “putting on a mask” could be important for developing ...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - February 11, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sally Hultsj ö,
Säidi M. Ovox,
Caroline Olofsson,
Mohammad Bazzi,
Rikard Wärdig Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
A pilot evaluation of a prehospital emergency psychiatric unit: The experiences of patients, psychiatric and mental health nurses, and significant others
AbstractPurposeTo explore the significance of the alliance with the Prehospital Emergency Psychiatric Unit for patients, psychiatric and mental health nurses, and significant others, and to evaluate their experiences of treatment and care.Design and MethodsA qualitative inductive interview study with 11 participants: four patients, six nurses, and one significant other. The interviews were analyzed with content analysis.FindingsThe analysis resulted in four subcategories: To be met with respect, presence and time, knowledge and experience, and feeling of support, and one category: A psychiatric team with knowledge and expe...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - February 11, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Charlotta Sunnqvist,
Angelica Berngarn,
Promise Ezinne Ekezie,
Emma Lundgren,
Emma Nilsson,
Karin Örmon Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Social jetlag and depression in female rotating ‐shift nurses: A secondary analysis
This study aimed to identify the predictors of depression among female rotating-shift nurses.Design and MethodsThis secondary data analysis used data of 190 Korean female rotating-shift nurses from the parent study conducted in 2018. A multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the predictors of depression.FindingsYoung age, poor sleep quality, and greater morning-shift social jetlag predicted depression among female nurses working a three-shift schedule.Practice ImplicationsNursing management should consider scheduling shifts to minimize nurses' social jetlag and develop interventions for improving sl...
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - February 11, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Haeyoung Lee,
Sun Joo Jang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
