Spiritual Well-Being and Psychological Well-Being Among Hemodialysis Patients in Turkey: A Descriptive and Correlational Study.

This study aimed to determine the psychological and spiritual well-being of hemodialysis patients in Turkey. This descriptive and correlational study included 86 hemodialysis patients. Data were collected using the Spiritual Well-Being Scale and Psychological Well-Being Scale. There was a positive correlation between spiritual and psychological well-being (r = 0.315, p = 0.003). Psychological well-being and age explained 39% of total variance (F = 7.593, p = 0.001). In conclusion, there should be provided individualized spiritual care and counseling to improve the psychological well-being of hemodialysis patients.

The effects of irrational romantic relationship beliefs and experiences in close relationships on dating violence of nursing and midwifery students.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the effects of irrational romantic relationship beliefs and experiences in close relationships on dating violence of nursing and midwifery students. METHODS: This was a descriptive, correlational study. The study was conducted with 261 nursing and midwifery students in a university located in northeastern Turkey. RESULTS: A negative and moderate correlation was found between students' dating violence with the use of social time and different thinking (p < 0.01). Anxious attachment (ß = -3.241), secure attachment (ß = -3.119), use of social time (ß = -0.252), and different thinking (ß = -2.788) were predictors of dating violence (p < 0.01). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Nursing and midwifery students exposed to dating violence should be applied psychosocial interventions including motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Effect of executive music therapy on state and trait anxiety levels of patients in a psychiatric ward: A quasi-experimental study.

AIM: This quasi-experimental study aimed to assess the effect of executive music therapy (EMT) on the state and trait anxiety levels of patients with psychiatric disorders. DESIGN AND METHODS: The study sample consisted of 64 patients who were hospitalized in a psychiatric ward in Giresun, Turkey between January and April 2019. FINDINGS: This study showed that EMT decreased the state anxiety levels of inpatients with psychiatric disorders (P < .05). However, the treatment caused no effect on trait anxiety levels (P > .05). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: In line with these results, we recommend that EMT should be included in therapeutic nursing interventions in psychiatric ward.

The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Psychosocial Skills Training on Functioning and Insight Level in Patients with Schizophrenia.

This study aims to determine the effect of mindfulness-based psychosocial skills training (MBPST) on the functional recovery and insight level in patients with schizophrenia. In this study, 40 patients with schizophrenia registered in the Aksaray Community Mental Health Centre were divided into two groups: the intervention group (n = 20) and the non-intervention group (n = 20). The Functional Recovery Scale in Schizophrenia (FRSS) and the Beck Cognitive Insight Scale (BCIS) were measured at preintervention and postintervention. The posttest mean scores of FRSS and BCIS of the intervention group were statistically higher than the non-intervention group (p < 0.05). The MBPST program improved functional recovery and cognitive insight in schizophrenia. In line with these results, it has been recommended that MBPST program should be provided along with medical treatment in Community Mental Health Centres.

The effects of group mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in nursing students: A quasi-experimental study.

BACKGROUND: Academic and clinical stressors are experienced by most nursing students enrolled in a nursing education program. The students who cannot effectively deal with these stressors experience stress, anxiety and depression. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of group mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on mindfulness, depression, anxiety, and stress levels in nursing students. DESIGN: This quasi-experimental study was carried out using a nonrandomized control group pre-test, post-test, and follow up design. SETTING: Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Aksaray, Turkey. PARTICIPANTS: Eighty-two second-year undergraduate university nursing students. METHODS: The group mindfulness-based cognitive therapy program was conducted with the experimental group. The Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) and The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) were measured at pre- and post- intervention, and at a 4-months follow-up. RESULTS: The post-test mean scores of MAAS of the experimental group were statistically higher than the control group (p = .006). When the mean scores obtained in the pre-test, post-test and follow-up measurements were compared, the mean scores of MAAS increased (p = .000) and stress scores decreased significantly in the experimental group (p = .004). CONCLUSION: A group mindfulness-based cognitive therapy program conducted with nursing students had an effect on students' mindful attention awareness and stress levels. These study results indicate that this program can be used to reduce the levels of stress in nursing students.