Pamela R. Short , William Stuart Pope , Chih-hsuan Wang , Karol Renfroe , Leora Wright , Tiffani Chidume
{"title":"Enhancing mental health nursing education through virtual reality simulation: A focus on bipolar disorder","authors":"Pamela R. Short , William Stuart Pope , Chih-hsuan Wang , Karol Renfroe , Leora Wright , Tiffani Chidume","doi":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.151967","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.151967","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the integration of Virtual Reality Simulation (VRS) in undergraduate mental health nursing education. Utilizing SPSS, data from Qualtrics were analyzed for reliability and research questions. Results demonstrate that VRS significantly enhances students' self-efficacy, clinical judgment, and therapeutic communication skills. Over 88 % of students reported increased confidence and learning, while 90 % found debriefing sessions valuable. However, the limited diversity of the sample suggests the need for broader research to generalize findings. The study underscores VRS as a transformative tool in nursing education, fostering a workforce equipped for complex psychiatric care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55466,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Psychiatric Nursing","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 151967"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144911913","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":"Caregivers' perspectives on the healthcare experiences of children with autism spectrum disorder and associated family impacts in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE","authors":"Rasha Aziz Salama , Abeer Rahman Sharmin , Huda Hamouda , Fatima Al-Hashmi , Hesham Amin Hamdy , Nihal Amir Wadid","doi":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.151966","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.151966","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background & objectives</h3><div>The global rise in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has highlighted the burden on healthcare systems and the significant impact on affected families. This study explored caregivers' perspectives on the healthcare experiences of children with ASD and the related challenges faced by families in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among caregivers of 38 children with confirmed ASD attending two autism centers. Children included had a formal diagnosis of ASD documented in their medical records. Data were collected using a semi-structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire developed through a comprehensive literature review. The tool was reviewed for content validity by three experts and was pre-tested with caregivers of children with special needs to assess clarity and feasibility. Informed consent and confidentiality were maintained.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Barriers to healthcare access were reported by 52.7 % of caregivers, and 68.5 % experienced difficulties with family support services. Financial hardship affected 63.2 % of families, while 36.8 % reported psychological distress. Unmet healthcare needs were associated with younger child age (OR = 1.32), non-Emirati nationality (OR = 2.91), and lower caregiver education (OR = 1.74). Financial difficulties were linked to younger age (OR = 1.68), lower education (OR = 2.60), and single-mother households (OR = 1.22). Qualitative analysis revealed emotional distress, social stigma, and strained family dynamics, particularly among mothers. Recurring concerns included anxiety about the child's future, reluctance to have more children, and dissatisfaction with healthcare communication.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Caregivers of children with ASD face significant barriers to care and family well-being, highlighting the need for targeted, empathetic, and culturally sensitive interventions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55466,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Psychiatric Nursing","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 151966"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144860250","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":"I Knew It Would End Like This","authors":"Andrea Kwasky","doi":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.151965","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.151965","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55466,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Psychiatric Nursing","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 151965"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145004172","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 role of artificial intelligence in psychosocial support for emergency nursing during explosive attacks","authors":"Hesam Seyedin , Shandiz Moslehi , Asghar Tavan , Sajjad Narimani","doi":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.151919","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.151919","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55466,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Psychiatric Nursing","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 151919"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144829144","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":"Bridging the gap: How nurses can address barriers to equity and accessibility in animal-assisted therapy with farm animals","authors":"Alex Sargsyan","doi":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.151931","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.151931","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55466,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Psychiatric Nursing","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 151931"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144829145","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}
Sally Raphel, Pamela Galehouse, Brayden Kameg, Don Taylor
{"title":"Mind over stigma: Position statement of The International Society for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses","authors":"Sally Raphel, Pamela Galehouse, Brayden Kameg, Don Taylor","doi":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.151926","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.151926","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55466,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Psychiatric Nursing","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 151926"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144829147","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}