{"title":"Brain Awareness Intervention: Is It Effective in Preventing Relapse?","authors":"Halil İbrahim Ölçüm, Sevim Buzlu","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250708-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250708-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current study aimed to evaluate the effects of a brain awareness psychoeducation intervention on metacognition, self-efficacy, and treatment motivation, and examine its impact on relapse prevention in patients with substance use disorder (SUD).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A randomized control group design was used. Seventy-seven inpatients were included. The experimental group (EG, <i>n</i> = 39) received a brain awareness intervention (BAI) and the control group (CG, <i>n</i> = 38) received education about general health in addition to standard treatment. Metacognition, self-efficacy, and treatment motivation were assessed at baseline, postintervention, and follow up using validated scales.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The EG showed significant improvements in metacognition, self-efficacy, and treatment motivation compared with the CG. Pathological metacognitive activities significantly decreased, whereas self-efficacy perception and treatment motivation increased and relapse rates decreased.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The BAI significantly reduced relapse rates, demonstrating that incorporating neurocognitive awareness practices into standard treatment protocols enhances outcomes in treatment for SUD and psychiatric nursing practice. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx</i>(x), xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144651092","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Profound Autism Prevalence and Impact on Parental Caregiver Quality of Life.","authors":"Dawn M Turnage, Norma E Conner","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250707-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250707-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current study aimed to examine the effects of profound autism on caregiver quality of life (QOL).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This cross-sectional study involved parental caregivers of children aged 3 to 21 years with autism spectrum disorder living in Florida. Data were collected through surveys assessing caregiver QOL across physical, psychological, and environmental domains. Linear regression analyses examined the relationship between profound autism and caregiver QOL.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prevalence of profound autism in the sample was 22.4%. Regression analyses revealed that profound autism significantly predicted lower QOL in physical (<i>F</i> = 5.07, <i>p</i> = 0.007), psychological (<i>F</i> = 5.92, <i>p</i> = 0.003), and environmental (<i>F</i> = 11.01, <i>p</i> < 0.001) domains. Parental caregivers of children with profound autism reported substantially decreased QOL compared to those with children at other levels of autism severity.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings indicate that profound autism is a prevalent condition and significant risk factor for reduced caregiver QOL across multiple domains. The negative impacts on physical, psychological, and environmental well-being highlight the need for targeted support services for families with children who have profound autism. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx</i>(x), xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144644026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Between Hope and Trauma at the Last Resort: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis of Patient Experiences With Electroconvulsive Therapy.","authors":"Soyoung Shin, Suyoun Ahn, Hyunsung Oh, Jaewon Joung","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250708-04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250708-04","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Although electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has long been used in psychiatry, it remains controversial due to its neurobiological mechanism and side effects. Exploring patient experiences with ECT can provide evidence for-or against-its use. The current study aimed to comprehensively understand patients' ECT experiences by synthesizing results from qualitative studies involving patients who underwent ECT.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A meta-synthesis of studies from 2010 to 2024 was conducted using PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Web of Science. Of 1,255 articles identified, 12 met inclusion criteria. Authors independently extracted and coded data, categorized it into subthemes, and integrated it into synthesized themes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We identified nine subthemes and three primary themes: (1) <i>Preconceptions and Decision-Making Pathways</i>, (2) <i>Interpersonal Contexts in the Delivery of ECT</i>, and (3) <i>The Therapeutic Encounter: Between Hope and Trauma at the Last Resort</i>.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings reveal conflicting patient experiences. Further research is required to explore the experiences of patients, families, and nurses involved in ECT. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx</i>(xx), xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144651091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of the Needs Management Program Based on Shared Decision Making on Unmet Needs and Recovery in Individuals With Severe Mental Illness at Community Mental Health Centers: A Quasi-Experimental Feasibility and Pilot Study.","authors":"Gülsüm Zekiye Tuncer, Zekiye Çetınkaya Duman","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250707-04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250707-04","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To conduct a pilot trial of the Shared Decision Making-Needs Management Program (SDM-NeedMan) for individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) attending community mental health centers (CMHCs), focusing on unmet and total needs and recovery outcomes.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This feasibility and pilot study had a pre-/posttest quasi-experimental design with no control group. Twenty-nine individuals with SMI who attended a CMHC from May 2023 to March 2024 completed the study. The intervention, selected from five independent modules of the SDM-NeedMan, was administered over three sessions. Outcomes were measured using the Camberwell Assessment of Need Short Appraisal Schedule (CANSAS) and Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>One module was applied to 23 participants, whereas an additional two modules were applied to six participants. Prior to the SDM-NeedMan intervention, mean unmet needs score on the CANSAS was 6.17 (<i>SD</i> = 3.18), which significantly decreased to 2.44 (<i>SD</i> = 1.95) after the intervention (<i>t</i> = -4.638, <i>p</i> < 0.05). Mean total needs score before the intervention was 8.89 (<i>SD</i> = 3.05), which significantly decreased to 5.62 (<i>SD</i> = 2.82) after the intervention (<i>t</i> = -4.556, <i>p</i> < 0.05). Mean total score on the RAS before the intervention was 63.57 (<i>SD</i> = 23.65), which significantly increased to 91.62 (<i>SD</i> = 18.1) after the intervention (<i>t</i> = -4.294, <i>p</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Results provide initial evidence of the feasibility of the SDMNeedMan by psychiatric-mental health nurses in CMHCs. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx</i>(x), xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144651093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Patient Education to Promote Medication Adherence Among Individuals With Mental Illness: An Integrative Review.","authors":"Kara K Leonard, Ashley Fenton","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250708-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250708-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Individuals with mental illness experience higher mortality rates compared to those without mental illness. Medication adherence is essential for improving health outcomes; however, it remains a persistent challenge among this population. The current review examines the components, delivery methods, and modalities of patient education interventions to assess their impact on medication adherence among individuals with mental illness.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A comprehensive literature search across three major databases identified five relevant studies.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three key themes emerged: (1) <i>Patient Education Enhances Medication Adherence</i>, (2) <i>Disease Insight is a Critical Determinant of Adherence Behaviors</i>, and (3) <i>Specific Intervention Elements Influence Treatment Outcomes</i>.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings suggest that multi-modal education delivery is the most effective approach for improving adherence. However, further research is needed to establish the most effective evidence-based educational strategies. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx</i>(xx), xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144651095","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Relationship Between Digital Device Addiction and Anxiety and Depression in Early Adolescents.","authors":"Emre Ciydem, Dilek Avci, Mahmut Kilic","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250707-03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250707-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To examine the relationship between digital device addiction and anxiety and depression in early adolescents.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted with 1,566 students (grades 5 to 8) in 2023. Data were analyzed using linear regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A 1-unit increase in digital device addiction increased total anxiety symptoms by 0.301 units (<i>p</i> < 0.001) and depression symptoms by 0.418 units (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Anxiety and depression levels varied significantly by sex, family's perception of academic success, and digital device use when alone or for entertainment (<i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Greater digital device addiction levels were associated with increased anxiety and depression symptoms. Female sex, lower family perception of academic success, use of digital devices alone, and use of digital devices for music and/or movies increased risk of anxiety and depression symptoms. Collaboration among families, schools, and adolescents is essential to mitigate the mental health risks associated with digital device addiction. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx</i>(xx), xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144651096","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Women's Sexual Health in the Context of Spousal Substance Use Disorder: A Qualitative Review.","authors":"Özden Tandoğan, Eda Yakıt Ak, Beyza Karagözlü","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250708-03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250708-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current qualitative study examined how women with spouses with substance use disorder (SUD) perceive and navigate their sexual health. The study aimed to shed light on the complex interplay among SUD, intimate relationships, and sexual well-being.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This research was performed between December 2024 and February 2025 using a phenomenological design. In-depth interviews were conducted with 15 women with partners with SUD. Data obtained from interviews were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings revealed that living with a partner with SUD has a detrimental impact on women's sexual health in various ways. Interviews identified four over-arching themes and eight subthemes. Primary themes were: <i>Effects of Addiction on Family Life</i>, <i>Violence</i>, <i>Effects of Addiction on Male Sexuality</i>, and <i>Effects of Addiction on Female Sexuality</i>.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Living with a partner with SUD threatens women's sexual health and causes multifaceted physical, psychological, and social difficulties. Findings suggest that health care professionals and policymakers should develop holistic support and intervention programs for women with partners with SUD. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx</i>(xx), xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144651098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Relationship Between Engulfment and Hope in Individuals With Schizophrenia: A Turkish Perspective.","authors":"Kübra Nur Akyon, Eda Ay","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250707-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250707-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To determine the relationship between engulfment and hope in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional study was conducted in Türkiye with individuals who met inclusion criteria and provided consent to participate. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Engulfment Scale, and Herth Hope Scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mean score on the Engulfment Scale was 77.9 (<i>SD</i> = 12.7), whereas mean score on the Herth Hope Scale was 37.7 (<i>SD</i> = 11.7). A significant moderate negative correlation was found between Engulfment Scale and Herth Hope Scale scores (<i>r</i> = -0.741, <i>p</i> < 0.001). Regression analysis showed that hope levels accounted for 69.8% of the variance in engulfment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Participants exhibited higher-than-average levels of engulfment and low levels of hope. A significant relationship was identified between engulfment and hope levels, indicating that increased hope is associated with reduced engulfment. Findings suggest the importance of culturally sensitive nursing interventions in Türkiye aimed at reducing engulfment and enhancing hope among individuals with schizophrenia. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx</i>(xx), xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144651097","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Factors Influencing Evidence-Based Practice Implementation Among Nurses in Psychiatric-Mental Health Hospitals.","authors":"Moonhee Gang, Yujin Ahn, Donghyeon Gwak","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250707-05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250707-05","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Although evidence-based practice is essential for improving care quality, its use in psychiatric-mental health nursing remains limited. The current study aimed to identify key factors influencing the implementation of evidence-based practice among nurses working in mental health hospitals.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A descriptive, cross-sectional design was used. Participants were 200 psychiatric-mental health nurses working in eight regional mental health hospitals in South Korea. Data were collected through validated self-report instruments, including the Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire, Critical Thinking Disposition Scale, Organizational Culture and Readiness Scale, and Attitudes Toward Mental Illness Scale. Analyses included descriptive statistics, <i>t</i> tests, analysis of variance, Pearson's correlations, and multiple regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Critical thinking (β = 0.41, <i>p</i> < 0.001), attitudes toward mental illness (β = 0.17, <i>p</i> = 0.004), organizational culture and readiness (β = 0.12, <i>p</i> = 0.04), and research activity experience (β = 0.12, <i>p</i> = 0.039) significantly predicted evidence-based practice implementation, explaining 36.9% of the variance (<i>F</i> = 17.64, <i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings indicate that critical thinking, research experience, organizational culture, and attitudes toward mental illness predict evidence-based practice in psychiatric-mental health nursing. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx</i>(x), xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144651094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Factors Contributing to Increased Mental Health Symptoms and Suicidality Among Sexual and Gender Minority Youth: A Scoping Review of Quantitative Research.","authors":"Daniela Lopes","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250305-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250305-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To identify contributing factors to mental health symptoms and suicidality among sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth identified by quantitative research.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A scoping review was conducted, guided by the methodological framework of Arksey and O'Malley. Ten articles met inclusion criteria after a comprehensive search was performed across four databases.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Common factors identified as being associated with poor mental health outcomes and increased suicidality among SGM youth were environmental influences and minority stress. Factors were interrelated and often found to be associated with worsening anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings can be used to enhance the knowledge and training of nursing professionals to improve their understanding of the naturalistic course of poor mental health outcomes and suicidality in SGM youth. Future research should focus on screening tools and clinical interventions for SGM youth in need of mental health services. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 63</i>(7), 12-17.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"12-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143606878","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}