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Abstract
Purpose: To explore family belonging and communication patterns in individuals with substance use disorder (SUD), highlighting the essential role of psychiatric-mental health nurses (PMHNs) in family-centered care to support recovery.
Method: The study included 102 individuals receiving treatment for SUD. Data were collected using the Family Sense of Belonging Scale and Family Communication Patterns Scale. Descriptive and inferential analyses were applied.
Results: Participants had above average family belonging and communication, with self belonging higher than family belonging. Conversation orientation was positively linked to family belonging. Lower family belonging correlated with older age, unemployment, suicidal behavior, and violent family environments. Unemployment and suicide attempts were associated with lower conversation orientation.
Conclusion: Strengthening family belonging and conversation communication can aid recovery in SUD. PMHNs are key in implementing family-focused interventions to address these factors.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services is a peer-reviewed, monthly journal for psychosocial and mental health nurses in a variety of community and institutional settings. For more than 50 years, the Journal has provided the most up-to-date, practical information available for today’s psychosocial-mental health nurse, including short contributions about psychopharmacology, mental health care of older adults, addictive behaviors and diagnoses, and child/adolescent disorders and issues. Begin to explore the Journal and all of its great benefits such as:
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