{"title":"Effect of Training Based on Travelbee's Human-to-Human Relationship Model on Prenatal Attachment, Fear of Childbirth, and Anxiety in Pregnant Women With Fear of Childbirth: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Tuğba Sarı, Nermin Gürhan","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250507-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250507-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To investigate the effects of education provided to pregnant women with fear of childbirth according to Travelbee's Human-to-Human Relationship Model on fear of birth, prenatal attachment, and anxiety.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This prospective, randomized controlled study was conducted between June and August 2023. Participants included 62 pregnant women divided into intervention and control groups. Pregnant primiparous women who had fear of childbirth were selected for the intervention group, receiving an eight-session educational program based on Travelbee's model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At the end of the educational program, decreased fear of childbirth, lower anxiety, and higher prenatal attachment were detected in the intervention group. Results showed a statistically significant difference in the intervention group compared to the control group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Birth preparation education prepared according to Travelbee's model is an effective method for reducing pregnant women's fear of childbirth and anxiety and increasing prenatal attachment level. [<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":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144030523","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}
Kimberly Egan Gonzalez, Elif Isik, Angeles Nava, Andrea Brooks
{"title":"Anxiety and Depression in School-Aged Children With a Sibling With a Special Health Care Need: A Parent's Report.","authors":"Kimberly Egan Gonzalez, Elif Isik, Angeles Nava, Andrea Brooks","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250505-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250505-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To investigate parental reports of anxiety and depression in typically developing school-aged children with and without siblings with special health care needs (SHCNs). The study also examined how the age gap between siblings impacts anxiety and depression levels.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This cross-sectional study involved 242 parents of children aged 8 to 12 years, including 133 parents of children with a SHCN. Data were collected using the Parent Version of the Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Children with a sibling with a SHCN had higher anxiety and depression levels than those without. However, the sibling age gap did not influence these mental health outcomes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings emphasize the importance of nurses and health care professionals assessing children's mental well-being and the need for preventive interventions to help manage stress. [<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":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144056913","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}
Shiou-Rung Lin, Yu-Chin Ma, Jason W Beckstead, Chiu-Yueh Yang
{"title":"The Relationship Between Self-Stigma and Perceived Dignity Among Individuals With Schizophrenia: The Moderating Role of Insight Into Illness.","authors":"Shiou-Rung Lin, Yu-Chin Ma, Jason W Beckstead, Chiu-Yueh Yang","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250507-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250507-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To explore how insight into illness affects the relationship between self-stigma and perceived dignity among individuals with schizophrenia.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>We conducted a cross-sectional study involving a convenience sample of 202 participants with schizophrenia at two psychiatric hospitals in eastern Taiwan. Data were collected via a structured questionnaire, including the Perceived Psychiatric Stigma Scale, Dignity Instrument, and item G12 from the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale to assess perceived stigma, dignity, and insight into illness, respectively. The moderation regression model was analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings revealed that self-stigma was negatively associated with perceived dignity among individuals with chronic schizophrenia. Moreover, insight into illness played a conditional moderating role in the relationship between self-stigma and perceived dignity.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings indicate that the impact of self-stigma on perceived dignity varies depending on the level of insight into illness. [<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":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144056100","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}
Madeline Kuntz, Tracy Linden, Daniel Kinstler, Diane Forsyth
{"title":"Development of a Patient Education Pathway for a Psychiatric Nurse Consult Service.","authors":"Madeline Kuntz, Tracy Linden, Daniel Kinstler, Diane Forsyth","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250505-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250505-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current quality improvement project aimed to improve functionality within a psychiatric consult liaison nurse (PCLN) service through implementation of an educational pathway.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Pre- and postintervention qualitative interviews were conducted with eight PCLNs, and themes were generated via content analysis. Quantitative surveys were also conducted, and data were analyzed using means and standard deviations. Paired <i>t</i> tests were used to test for significance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Qualitative results identified five themes: <i>Flexibility vs. Uncertainty</i>, <i>Ambiguity vs. Direction</i>, <i>Structured vs. Unstructured Education</i>, <i>Efficiency/Time Management</i>, and <i>Communication</i>. Quantitative surveys indicated the intervention improved the consistency of the psychoeducation provided (<i>p</i> = 0.03) and enhanced the structure of the PCLN role (<i>p</i> = 0.04). The intervention did not significantly improve communication between PCLNs and medical-surgical nurses.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Qualitative findings showed that the educational pathway improved efficiency, time management, and communication, and quantitative findings showed it can help with consistency and structure to the role. Implementing an educational pathway for PCLNs is feasible and effective for health care systems. [<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":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144005980","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":"Posttraumatic Growth Among Health Care Professionals Working During Disasters: The Mediating Role of Resilience.","authors":"Tuba Çömez İkican, Emre Mor","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250506-03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250506-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To determine the mediating role of resilience and predictive variables in posttraumatic growth (PTG) among health care professionals working during disasters.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted with 151 health care professionals who worked in disaster environments. Data for this study were collected using a researcher-prepared sociodemographic questionnaire, the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI), and Brief Resilience Scale (BRS).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Statistically significant relationships were found between occupation, the unit in which participants worked, whether participants were trained in disaster management, whether participants thought about the need for psychological support for health workers working in a disaster area, and PTGI total score (<i>p</i> < 0.05). In addition, there was a statistically significant relationship between the time it took to start working in the region after the disaster occurred and BRS total score (<i>p</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Results showed that BRS scores significantly predicted PTG. [<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":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144050095","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 Mediating Role of Hope in the Relationship Between Illness Uncertainty and Discharge Readiness Among Patients With Major Depressive Disorder.","authors":"Min Xu, Hui Ding, Wen Huang, Jie Gao, Juan Chen","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250506-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250506-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To investigate the effects of illness uncertainty on discharge readiness and explore whether hope mediates this relationship in individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 218 patients with MDD at a hospital in China. Data were collected using self-reported questionnaires, including demographic and clinical information, the Mishel Uncertainty in Illness Scale, Herth Hope Index, and Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and path analysis were used to analyze the data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Illness uncertainty was negatively associated with hope (<i>r</i> = -0.14, <i>p</i> < 0.05) and discharge readiness (<i>r</i> = -0.207, <i>p</i> < 0.01). Conversely, hope was positively associated with discharge readiness (<i>r</i> = 0.445, <i>p</i> < 0.01). Hope partially mediated the relationship between illness uncertainty and discharge readiness, accounting for 28.5% of the total effect.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Illness uncertainty directly impacted discharge readiness in patients with MDD and exerted an indirect effect through the mediating role of hope. Findings highlight the importance of psychosocial interventions aimed at enhancing hope and reducing illness uncertainty to improve discharge readiness and support post-hospital recovery. [<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":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144050096","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":"Cultivating Resilience: Meta-Analysis of Mindfulness-Based Training for Nurse Stress and Burnout Mitigation.","authors":"Jiaoling Du, Rumei Sha, Ying Wang","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250506-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250506-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current meta-analysis sought to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based training (MBT) in alleviating stress and burnout among nurses, providing critical insights for their support and management in clinical environments.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A literature review was conducted from April 15 to June 20, 2024, across various databases. Inclusion criteria were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that examined the influence of MBT on stress and burnout in nurses. A meta-analysis was performed to synthesize results.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Ten RCTs, involving 912 nurses, were included, with 455 individuals participating in MBT. Aggregated data revealed that MBT reduced stress levels (standardized mean difference [SMD] = -0.99, 95% confidence interval [CI] [-1.38, -0.60]; <i>p</i> < 0.001) and job burnout (SMD = -0.45, 95% CI [-0.76, -0.14]; <i>p</i> = 0.005) among nurses. In addition, Egger's regression test did not detect any publication bias within the consolidated findings.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Results of our investigation underscore the high efficacy of MBT in mitigating stress and burnout among nursing professionals. Although our data suggest that MBT offers a promising short-term strategy for addressing these challenges, further research is needed to assess the durability of its effects and sustainability of its benefits. [<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":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144025326","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":"N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) for Trichotillomania and Excoriation Disorder: An Overview.","authors":"Deana Goldin, Deborah A Salani, Beatriz Valdes","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250506-04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250506-04","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Trichotillomania and excoriation/skin-picking disorder involve repetitive behaviors, such as hair pulling leading to hair loss or skin picking leading to skin lesions, that cause physical complications, significant mental distress, and functional impairment despite attempts to stop. Currently, no first-line pharmacological treatments are approved for these disorders, although glutamatergic agents, select antidepressants, and other medications have demonstrated some benefit. The therapeutic potential of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is promising. NAC helps maintain glutamate homeostasis in the brain, thereby reducing compulsive and habitual behaviors. In addition, NAC is recognized as a low-risk, well-tolerated, and accessible dietary supplement with valuable therapeutic potential. Deficiencies in pharmacological protocols and lack of government controls place individuals at risk; therefore, health care providers are well positioned to provide reliable information and educate individuals to make informed decisions about their health. [<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":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143993900","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":"Uncomfortable Truth About Racism in Nursing.","authors":"Fatisha Walker","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250414-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250414-01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"63 5","pages":"6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144030524","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":"Drugs to Treat Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).","authors":"","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250325-79","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250325-79","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"63 5","pages":"7-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144064815","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}