Psychotic relapses from the perspective of patients and family members.

This qualitative study was carried out with 10 dyads of patients-family members to explore their perception about psychotic relapses. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview from April to August 2019, in Brazil, and analyzed using the thematic analysis proposed by Braun & Clark. Four main themes emerged from the interviews: (1) defining and describing the psychotic relapses; (2) risk factors for psychotic relapse; (3) protective factors for psychotic relapse; and (4) early warning signs: identification of an episode of psychotic relapse. Exploring the perception of patients with psychotic disorders and their families about relapse is fundamental for the development of relapse risk assessment tools and to guide further research on this topic.

Family experiences in the identification of the first-episode psychosis in young patients.

The study aimed to understand the family experience in the identification of the first-episode psychosis in young family members. Qualitative research using symbolic interactionism and narrative. Data were collected through depth interview with 13 relatives of 11 young patients treated for the first-episode psychosis. The families showed behavior consistent with the meanings they gave to the disease process of the young relatives, represented by categories: "waiting move: trying to justify the behavior of the adolescent", "not understanding the psychosis", and "seeking help". This research fostered the understanding of how families decided to seek help in the healthcare system. The nursing interventions with these families could contribute to early detection and beginning of treatment.

First-Episode Psychosis from the Perspective of Family Members.

The purpose of the current study was to explore family members' perceptions of the causes of first-episode psychosis (FEP). A qualitative study with 68 family members of patients with FEP was performed. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and submitted for thematic analysis. The attributions for FEP were: use of psychoactive substances as a trigger; influence of genetic and personal factors; exposure to stressful life events; and lack of previous health care and knowledge about psychotic symptoms. Knowledge of possible attributions for the onset of psychosis may be valuable in optimizing early identification of individuals with FEP. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 57(1), 34-42.].

Expressed emotion of family members and psychiatric relapses of patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. / Emoção expressa de familiares e recaídas psiquiátricas de pacientes com diagnóstico de esquizofrenia.

OBJECTIVE: Assess the relationship between psychiatric relapses of patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, the levels of expressed emotion among their relatives and related factors. METHOD: Prospective study carried out at a mental health outpatient clinic and two Psychosocial Care Centers, with patients and relatives responding to the Family Questionnaire - Brazilian Portuguese Version, a form containing socio-demographic and clinical variables and a structured script to assess relapses. A logistic regression model was used for the analysis. RESULTS: A total of 89 dyads participated in the study. Of the patients investigated, 31% presented relapses and, among the relatives, 68% presented elevated levels of expressed emotion. The relationship between expressed emotion and the relapses was not significant. The logistic regression analysis demonstrated that when there were a higher number of hospital admissions in the two years preceding the study, the chance of the patient relapsing in the 24-month period is 1.34. CONCLUSION: Expressed emotion was insufficient to predict relapses. Thus, a relapse should be understood as a multifactorial phenomenon. These results provide support for interventions and investigations on the multiple factors involved in the evolution of schizophrenia patients in follow-up at community-based health services.

[News coverage on suicides published in Brazilian news media channels]. / Notícias sobre suicídio veiculadas em jornal brasileiro.

This study analyzed how news coverage about suicides is published in the Brazilian electronic media and evaluated if the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) were complied with in the online media. This quantitative, documentary and retrospective study investigated 89 published news items about suicide in 2017 in the Brazilian newspaper sites with the largest circulation. Descriptive statistics and tests of association were used for data analysis. The majority of news items contained neither content to be avoided nor aspects recommended by the WHO. The most frequent characteristics of the reported cases do not correspond directly to the epidemiological profile of suicidal behavior, but to media interests. Actions are needed to foster media involvement in suicide prevention, dissemination of resources and strategies to support and reduce stigma and the contagion effect.

O presente trabalho analisou como as notícias sobre suicídio são veiculadas em jornal eletrônico brasileiro e avaliou se as recomendações da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) foram atendidas nessas publicações. Estudo quantitativo, documental e retrospectivo que investigou 89 notícias publicadas sobre suicídio no ano de 2017 no jornal brasileiro de maior circulação. Foi utilizada estatística descritiva e testes de associação para análise dos dados. A maioria das matérias não continha tanto aspectos contraindicados quanto aspectos recomendados pela OMS. As características mais frequentes dos casos noticiados não correspondem diretamente ao perfil epidemiológico do comportamento suicida, mas a interesses midiáticos. São necessárias ações favoreçam o envolvimento da mídia na prevenção do suicídio, divulgação de recursos e estratégias de apoio e redução de estigma e efeito contágio.

Family environment and depressive episode are associated with relapse after first-episode psychosis.

WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Relapse rates are high among patients who have experienced first-episode psychosis (FEP). Psychotic relapses are associated with worse quality of life and poorer functionality of the FEP patient. The use of psychoactive substances, non-adherence to drug treatment, and high expressed emotion (EE) are notable predictors of relapse after the FEP. Although some studies have suggested that psychotic relapse may be associated with a family environment with high levels of emotional over-involvement (EOI), this finding is still inconsistent across different cultures. EE specific components must be evaluated and interpreted according to the context of cultural norms. There is a scarcity of studies on the role of depression in the occurrence of relapses after the FEP, and the results remain uncertain. WHAT THE PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: This study explored the predictors of psychotic relapses in Brazilian patients who experienced FEP. Our results indicate that 29.2% of the patients relapsed after the FEP. Patients diagnosed with depression and high-EOI in the family environment were predictors of psychotic relapses in this population. This study expands knowledge about the cultural specificity of EOI and the role of depression in psychotic relapse. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: Nursing professionals must consider the implications of the family environment and depression in the course of psychosis. Family interventions and the appropriate treatment of depression are important for improving the prognosis of FEP patients. ABSTRACT: Introduction Psychotic relapse may be associated with relatives' high emotional over-involvement (EOI) and with a diagnosis of major depressive episode (MDE) among first-episode psychosis (FEP) patients, but the results are still inconsistent across different cultures. Aim Evaluate the predictors of relapse in FEP patients. Method Prospective cohort study with 6-month follow-up conducted with 65 dyads of patients and relatives from an early intervention unit in Brazil. At the baseline interview, relatives answered to a sociodemographic data form and to the Family Questionnaire. Patients provided sociodemographic and clinical data and answered the Measurement of Treatment Adherence; the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test; the Severity of Dependence Scale to assess cannabis dependence, and the MDE module of the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview. Psychotic relapses were evaluated using items from the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale. The data were analysed using multiple logistic regression. Results 29.2% of the patients presented at least one psychotic relapse. High-EOI and MDE were predictors of psychotic relapses. Discussion Our findings expand the knowledge about the cultural specificity of EOI and the role of depression in psychotic relapse. Implications for practice Family nursing interventions and the appropriate treatment of MDE must be considered in the care of FEP patients.

Expressed emotion and socio-demographic and clinical factors in families of Brazilian patients with schizophrenia.

BACKGROUND: Families are the main caregivers of people with schizophrenia. Family dynamic and expressed emotion (EE) of relatives are fundamental determinants on the course of schizophrenia. METHOD: This study analyzed socio-demographic and clinical factors related to EE components. A total of 94 dyads (patients with schizophrenia and their relatives) were recruited from three mental health clinics. A form containing socio-demographic and clinical variables and the Brazilian version of Family Questionnaire were used and the data were analyzed through regression model. RESULTS: Results showed that factors such as patients' occupation status and patients' age, as well as relatives' gender and the degree of relatedness, were related to emotional overinvolvement and critical comments levels. CONCLUSION: This is the first study in the Brazilian cultural context that evaluates EE components and related factors on families of patients with schizophrenia. Other studies concerning EE on different cultural contexts and possible interventions must be carried out to help health professionals to improve patient and family care.

Where to seek help? Barriers to beginning treatment during the first-episode psychosis.

OBJECTIVE: As decreasing the duration of untreated psychosis has been highlighted as key indicator in relation to improved prognosis, this study aims to identify the access barriers to beginning early treatment of young people in first-episode psychosis (FEP), based on family reports on the experience of perceiving illness and help-seeking. METHOD: A qualitative research was carried out with 12 relatives of 12 young people passing through their first psychiatric hospital admission as a result of their FEP. Depth interviews were used for data collection and thematic content method for data analysis. RESULTS: Barriers to beginning treatment were lack of knowledge and difficulty in recognizing mental illness, lack of knowledge on where to seek specialized treatment, and stigma and resistance to psychiatric treatment. CONCLUSION: It was demonstrated that the family members are protagonists in the search for treatment of young people in their FPE, given that the initiative for seeking treatment came from them.

Cenário simulado no ensino da visita domiciliar no âmbito da atenção primária à saúde / Escenario de simulación para enseñar a realizar visitas domiciliarias como parte de la atención primaria de salud / Simulated setting in home visit teaching in the scope of primary health care

RESUMO Objetivo: relatar a experiência do uso da simulação, junto a estudantes de Enfermagem do primeiro ano da graduação, para o desenvolvimento das habilidades necessárias para a visita domiciliar. Descrição da experiência: a simulação em questão foi desenvolvida seguindo três etapas: briefing, cena e debriefing. A estratégia foi realizada na casa simulada, um laboratório que recria as condições do ambiente domiciliar. Nesse espaço, o estudante vivencia a prática da visita domiciliar, antecipando possíveis dificuldades ou desafios. Os estudantes participaram ativamente da simulação. O debriefing oportunizou que os estudantes expressassem seus sentimentos diante do cenário, visualizassem a atuação e refletissem sobre aspectos positivos relacionados ao desenvolvimento da atividade. Além disso, proporcionou uma autorreflexão sobre tópicos que podem ser aprimorados. Considerações finais: a estratégia viabilizou uma atmosfera de ensino mais realística e aplicada, propiciando, aos estudantes, o desenvolv imento de habilidades de obser vação, comunicação e entrevista. A vivência simulada da primeira visita domiciliar pode instrumentalizar os estudantes para que eles identifiquem melhor as necessidades e potencialidades presentes nos indivíduos, nas famílias ou no domicílio, assim como façam uma melhor integração entre os conteúdos teóricos e práticos.

RESUMEN Objetivo: relatar la experiencia del uso de la simulación, con el propósito de desarrollar las habilidades necesarias para las visitas domiciliarias, con estudiantes de primer año de Enfermería. Descripción de la experiencia: la simulación en cuestión se desarrolló siguiendo tres pasos: briefing, escena y debriefing. La estrategia se llevó a cabo en la casa simulada, un laboratorio que recrea las condiciones del entorno doméstico, en el que el alumno experimenta la práctica de la visita al hogar, anticipando posibles dificultades o retos. Los estudiantes participaron activamente en la simulación. El debriefing dio a los alumnos la oportunidad de expresar sus sentimientos sobre el escenario, visualizar su actuación y permitió reflexionar sobre los aspectos positivos relacionados con el desarrollo de la actividad. Además, proporcionó una autorreflexión sobre los temas que se pueden mejorar. Consideraciones finales: la estrategia permitió un ambiente de enseñanza más realista y aplicado, proporcionando a los estudiantes el desarrollo de habilidades de observación, comunicación y entrevista. La experiencia simulada de la primera visita a domicilio puede permitir a los estudiantes identificar mejor las necesidades y el potencial presente en las personas, familias u hogares y una mejor integración de los contenidos teóricos y prácticos.

ABSTRACT Objective: to report the experience of simulation use in Nursing student attending the first year of the undergraduate course, for the development of the necessary skills to conduct home visits. Description of the experience: the simulation in question was developed following three stages: briefing, scene and debriefing. The strategy was conducted in a simulated house, a laboratory which recreated the home environment conditions. In this space, the students experience the Home Visit practice, anticipating possible difficulties or challenges. The students were active participants in the simulation. The debriefing allowed the students to express their feelings about the scenario, visualize performance and reflect on positive aspects related to development of the activity. In addition to that, it provided self-reflection on topics that can be improved. Final considerations: the strategy enabled a more realistic and applied teaching atmosphere, allowing the students to develop observation, communication and interview skills. The first Home Visit simulated experience can prepare the students to better identify the needs and potentialities present in individuals, families or in the home, as well as to better integrate the theoretical and practical contents.

Emoção expressa de familiares e recaídas psiquiátricas de pacientes com diagnóstico de esquizofrenia / Emoción expresada de familiares y recaídas de pacientes con diagnóstico de esquizofrenia / Expressed emotion of family members and psychiatric relapses of patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a relação entre recaídas psiquiátricas de pacientes com diagnóstico de esquizofrenia, níveis de emoção expressa de seus familiares e fatores relacionados. Método: Estudo prospectivo, realizado em um serviço ambulatorial de saúde mental e em dois Centros de Atenção Psicossocial, com pacientes e familiares que responderam ao Family Questionnaire − Versão Português do Brasil, um formulário contendo as variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas e um roteiro estruturado para avaliação de recaídas. Para a análise, utilizou-se do modelo de regressão logística. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 89 díades. Dos pacientes investigados, 31% apresentaram recaídas, e 68% dos familiares, elevada emoção expressa. A relação entre a emoção expressa e as recaídas não foi significativa. A análise de regressão logística mostrou que quanto maior o número de internação nos 2 anos precedentes ao estudo, a chance de o paciente apresentar recaídas no período de 24 meses é de 1,34. Conclusão: A emoção expressa foi insuficiente para predizer recaídas. Assim, as recaídas devem ser compreendidas como um fenômeno multifatorial. Esses resultados fornecem subsídios para intervenções e investigações sobre os múltiplos fatores envolvidos na evolução do paciente com esquizofrenia, acompanhado em serviços de saúde mental de base comunitária.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar la relación entre recaídas psiquiátricas de pacientes con diagnóstico de esquizofrenia, niveles de emoción expresada de sus familiares y factores relacionados. Método: Estudio prospectivo, llevado a cabo en un servicio de ambulatorio de salud mental y en dos Centros de Atención Psicosocial, con pacientes y familiares que respondieron al Family Questionnaire − Versión Portugués de Brasil, un formulario conteniendo las variables sociodemográficas y clínicas y un guión estructurado para evaluación de recaídas. Para el análisis, se utilizó el modelo de regresión logística. Resultados: Participaron en el estudio 189 pares. De los pacientes investigados, el 31% presentaron recaídas, y el 68% de los familiares, elevada emoción expresada. La relación entre la emoción expresada y las recaídas no fue significativa. El análisis de regresión logística mostró que cuanto mayor el número de estancias hospitalarias en los dos años precedentes al estudio, la probabilidad de que el paciente presente recaídas en el período de 24 meses es de 1,34. Conclusión: La emoción expresada fue insuficiente para predecir recaídas. De esa manera, las recaídas deben comprenderse como un fenómeno multifactorial. Dichos resultados brindan subsidios para intervenciones e investigaciones acerca de los múltiples factores involucrados en la evolución del paciente con esquizofrenia, acompañado en servicios de salud mental de base comunitaria.

ABSTRACT Objective: Assess the relationship between psychiatric relapses of patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, the levels of expressed emotion among their relatives and related factors. Method: Prospective study carried out at a mental health outpatient clinic and two Psychosocial Care Centers, with patients and relatives responding to the Family Questionnaire - Brazilian Portuguese Version, a form containing socio-demographic and clinical variables and a structured script to assess relapses. A logistic regression model was used for the analysis. Results: A total of 89 dyads participated in the study. Of the patients investigated, 31% presented relapses and, among the relatives, 68% presented elevated levels of expressed emotion. The relationship between expressed emotion and the relapses was not significant. The logistic regression analysis demonstrated that when there were a higher number of hospital admissions in the two years preceding the study, the chance of the patient relapsing in the 24-month period is 1.34. Conclusion: Expressed emotion was insufficient to predict relapses. Thus, a relapse should be understood as a multifactorial phenomenon. These results provide support for interventions and investigations on the multiple factors involved in the evolution of schizophrenia patients in follow-up at community-based health services.

Causas referidas para o desenvolvimento de úlceras em pés de pessoas com diabetes mellitus / Root causes for the development of foot ulcers of people with diabetes mellitus

OBJETIVO: Analisar as causas referidas na etiologia das úlceras em pés de pessoas com Diabetes mellitus (DM). MÉTODOS: Estudo seccional, quantitativo, realizado no Ambulatório de Diabetes de um Hospital Universitário em Ribeirão Preto - SP. Os dados foram coletados com instrumento estruturado e exame físico dos pés de amostra de 30 pacientes diabéticos. RESULTADOS: Amostra com idade média de 57,5 anos, predominância do sexo masculino e baixa escolaridade; 90% possuíam DM tipo 2, de longa duração e mal controlado; obesidade/sobrepeso em 77% e insensibilidade plantar em 93,3%. A região metatarsiana foi o local de úlcera referido com maior frequência, e a causa foi a calosidade. CONCLUSÃO: as causas referidas envolvidas na etiologia das úlceras correspondem, de forma direta ou indireta, a fatores extrínsecos que podem ser prevenidos com cuidados básicos e de baixo custo. A insensibilidade plantar, fator fundamental desencadeador das úlceras, no entanto não foi reconhecida pelas pessoas.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the root causes referred to in the etiology of foot ulcers in people with diabetes mellitus (DM). METHODS: A sectional study, quantitative, conducted at the Diabetes Clinic of a University Hospital in Ribeirão Preto - SP (Brazil). Data were collected using a structured instrument and physical examination of the feet of a sample of 30 diabetic patients. RESULTS: The sample had a mean age of 57.5 years, was predominantly male with a low educational level; 90% had type 2 DM, long-term and poorly controlled; obesity / overweight in 77%; and, 93.3% had plantar insensitivity. The metatarsal region was the site of ulcer most frequently mentioned, and the cause was the callus. CONCLUSION: The root causes involved in the etiology of these ulcers correspond, directly or indirectly, to extrinsic factors that can be prevented with basic care and at low cost. The plantar insensitivity, a key factor triggering the ulcers, was not recognized by these people.

OBJETIVO: Analizar las causas referidas en la etiología de las úlceras en piés de personas con Diabetes mellitus (DM). MÉTODOS: Estudio seccional, cuantitativo, realizado en el consultorio externo de Diabetes de un Hospital Universitario en Ribeirão Preto - SP. Los datos fueron recolectados con un instrumento estructurado y examen físico de los piés de una muestra de 30 pacientes diabéticos. RESULTADOS: muestra conformada por personas con una edad promedio de 57,5 años, predominio del sexo masculino y baja escolaridad;el 90% poseían DM tipo 2, de larga duración y mal controlado; obesidad/sobre peso en el 77% e insensibilidad plantar en el 93,3%. La región metatarsiana fue referida, con mayor frecuencia, como el lugar de la úlcera y la causa fue la callosidad. CONCLUSIÓN: Las causas que están involucradas en la etiología de las úlceras corresponden, de forma directa o indirecta, a factores extrínsecos que pueden ser prevenidos con cuidados básicos y de bajo costo. Entre tanto la insensibilidad plantar, factor fundamental desencadenante de las úlceras, no fue reconocida por las personas.