Effectiveness of a nurse facilitated cognitive group intervention among mild to moderately-depressed-women in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Chetty, Dayanithee; Hoque, Muhammad

doi:10.4314/ajpsy.v16i1.5

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“…, Hassiotis et al . , Chetty & Hoque ). For example, in , Hsiao et al ., conducted a study whose primary outcomes were as follows: symptoms of depression (assessed using BDI) and quality of life (assessed using World Health Organization Quality Of Life‐abbreviated version).…”

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Nursing psychotherapeutic interventions: a review of clinical studies

Sampaio

Sequeira

Lluch‐Canut

2015

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Aims and objectives. To summarise current knowledge about nursing psychotherapeutic interventions in adults. Background. In Portugal, the provision of psychotherapeutic interventions is considered a competence of mental health nurses. However, literature is not totally clear about the differences between 'psychotherapy' and 'psychotherapeutic interventions' and about the specific characteristics that define a nursing psychotherapeutic intervention. Design. Narrative review. Methods. A literature review utilising MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, the Web of Science, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, and MedicLatina computerised databases for the period from 2003-2013. A total of 151 eligible articles were identified. Relevant data were extracted, and findings were synthetised in a narrative synthesis. Results. Nursing psychotherapeutic interventions are frequently based on 'Cognitive-Behavioural' rationale. The usual length of these interventions varies between 5-16 weeks, in a total of 5-12 sessions of 45-60 minutes. The mechanisms of change are heterogeneous, but the therapeutic relationship between the nurse and the client seems to be the most important positive predictive factor of nursing psychotherapeutic interventions. Some of the most used outcome assessment measures include the Beck Depression Inventory, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and the CORE-OM. The effectiveness of nursing psychotherapeutic interventions has been widely demonstrated in many studies. However, the need of further studies to prove its cost effectiveness is evident. Conclusions. It is necessary to have a better understanding of nursing psychotherapeutic interventions, one that explains its conceptual limits, to improve mental health nursing knowledge and create suitable models of psychotherapeutic intervention in nursing. Relevance to clinical practice. The findings of this review can create awareness for some weaknesses of nursing knowledge about the psychotherapeutic intervention and for the need to produce knowledge, to nurture the nursing discipline in What does this paper contribute to the wider global clinical community?• This review provides evidence of some specificities related to nursing psychotherapeutic intervention, and it aids in understanding the differences between a psychotherapeutic intervention performed by a nurse and that performed by other health care providers.• This review makes clear that psychotherapeutic intervention is also a competence of mental health nurses, which can be helpful in making it available to a larger number of people, thus improving the quality of the health care assistance.

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Nursing psychotherapeutic interventions: a review of clinical studies

Sampaio

Sequeira

Lluch‐Canut

2015

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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“…Regarding mental illness, seven studies focused on mental illness globally [110][111][112][113][114][115][116], six on depression [117][118][119][120][121][122], and one on schizophrenia [123]. Globally, there was a gap in nurses' mental health knowledge.…”

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Role and knowledge of nurses in the management of non-communicable diseases in Africa: A scoping review

Toniolo,

Ngoungou,

Preux

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Background 31.4 million people in low- and middle-income countries die from chronic diseases annually, particularly in Africa. To address this, strategies such as task-shifting from doctors to nurses have been proposed and have been endorsed by the World Health Organization as a potential solution; however, no comprehensive review exists describing the extent of nurse-led chronic disease management in Africa. Aims This study aimed to provide a thorough description of the current roles of nurses in managing chronic diseases in Africa, identify their levels of knowledge, the challenges, and gaps they encounter in this endeavor. Methods We performed a scoping review following the key points of the Cochrane Handbook, and two researchers independently realized each step. Searches were conducted using five databases: MEDLINE, PyscINFO, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Embase, between October 2021 and April 2023. A descriptive analysis of the included studies was conducted, and the quality of the studies was assessed using the Downs and Black Scale. Results Our scoping review included 111 studies from 20 African countries, with South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana being the most represented. Findings from the included studies revealed varying levels of knowledge. Nurses were found to be actively involved in managing common chronic diseases from diagnosis to treatment. Facilitating factors included comprehensive training, close supervision by physicians, utilization of decision trees, and mentorship. However, several barriers were identified, such as a shortage of nurses, lack of essential materials, and inadequate initial training. Conclusion There is significant potential for nurses to enhance the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic diseases in Africa. Achieving this requires a combination of rigorous training and effective supervision, supported by robust policies. To address varying levels of knowledge, tailored training programs should be devised. Further research is warranted to establish the effectiveness of nurse-led interventions on population health outcomes.

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“…Psychotherapeutic interventions, inclusive of individual, family and group therapy, are considered effective in the treatment of mood disorders (Bernhardsdottir et al 2014 :680; Chetty & Hoque 2013 :30; Lorentzen & Ruud 2014 :220). Group therapy specifically has been described as a powerful treatment intervention in mood disorders with the aim to not only induce symptom relief, but also to enhance the therapeutic growth and change (Caruso et al 2013 :n.p.…”

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“…On the basis of empirical studies (Bernhardsdottir, Champion & Skärsäter 2014 :680, Chetty & Hoque 2013 :30; Lorentzen & Ruud 2014 :220), psychotherapeutic interventions, inclusive of individual, family and group therapy, are considered effective in the treatment of mood disorders. Group therapy, in particular, has been described as a powerful treatment intervention in psychological disorders (Singh 2014 :154) and focusses on specific mechanisms involved in the therapeutic change (Caruso et al 2013 :n.p.).…”

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Lived experiences of psychiatric patients with mood disorders who attended group therapy facilitated by professional psychiatric nurses

2020

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Background: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), up to 25% of people worldwide will develop mental health disorders during their lifetime. Patients admitted to acute inpatient units for mood disorders experience emotional distress. Group therapy has the potential to foster the therapeutic change through specific therapeutic mechanisms. Psychiatric nurses working in inpatient units are in a unique position to offer group therapy.Objectives: Explore and describe stabilised acute psychiatric patients with mood disorders’ lived experiences of group therapy facilitated by psychiatric nurses. Make specific recommendations for psychiatric nurses to facilitate constructive group therapy for stabilised acute psychiatric patients with mood disorders in an inpatient unit.Method: A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual design was used in the study. A purposive sample of all patients with mood disorders older than 18 years admitted to inpatient units who participated in group therapy was made. Data were collected through conducting phenomenological interviews, observation and field notes. Interviews focussed on the following open question: ‘How did you experience group therapy facilitated by the psychiatric nurses?’ An independent coder analysed the data by using thematic coding. Measures to ensure trustworthiness were applied. The following four ethical principles were adhered to: autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence and justice.Results: Three themes emerged from this study. Theme 1 entailed the psychological experiences of patients attending group therapy. Theme 2 highlighted the interpersonal experiences of patients. Theme 3 evolved around patients’ experiences outside group therapy. Patients initially experienced attending group therapy as anxiety provoking. However, negative psychological experiences soon transformed into positive psychological experiences.Conclusion: The findings of this study were used to make specific recommendations to facilitate constructive group therapy for patients with mood disorders.

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Effectiveness of a nurse facilitated cognitive group intervention among mild to moderately-depressed-women in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Cited by 11 publications

References 14 publications

Nursing psychotherapeutic interventions: a review of clinical studies

Nursing psychotherapeutic interventions: a review of clinical studies

Role and knowledge of nurses in the management of non-communicable diseases in Africa: A scoping review

Lived experiences of psychiatric patients with mood disorders who attended group therapy facilitated by professional psychiatric nurses

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