Effect of psychological nursing interventions on effectiveness and quality of life in schizophrenia patients receiving modified electroconvulsive therapy

BACKGROUND Schizophrenia is a common and severe mental disorder characterized by severe thought disturbances,hallucinations,delusions,and emotional instability.For some patients,conventional treatment methods may not effectively alleviate symptoms,necessitating the use of alternative therapeutic approaches.Modified electroconvulsive therapy(MECT)is an effective treatment modality for schizophrenia,inducing anti-depressive and antipsychotic effects through the stimulation of brain electrical activity.AIM To explore the impact of psychological nursing intervention(PNI)before and after MECT on the efficacy and quality of life of patients with schizophrenia.METHODS Eighty patients with schizophrenia who received MECT treatment from 2021 to 2023 were randomly divided into two groups:The intervention group(n=40)and the control group(n=40).The intervention group received PNI before and after MECT,while the control group received routine nursing care.The efficacy of MECT was evaluated by the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale(PANSS)and the Clinical Global Impression Scale(CGI)before and after the treatment.The quality of life was assessed by the Short Form 36 Health Survey(SF-36)after the treatment.RESUITS The intervention group had significantly lower scores of PANSS and CGI than the control group after the treatment(P<0.05).The intervention group also had significantly higher scores of SF-36 than the control group in all domains except physical functioning(P<0.05).CONCLUSION PNI before and after MECT can improve the efficacy and quality of life of patients with schizophrenia.It is suggested that nurses should provide individualized and comprehensive psychological care for patients undergoing MECT to enhance their recovery and well-being.

Anti-infective therapy durations predict psychological stress and laparoscopic surgery quality in pelvic abscess patients

BACKGROUND The degree of psychological stress and the difficulty and efficacy of laparoscopic surgery differ in patients with pelvic abscesses after different durations of antiinfection treatment.AIM To compare and analyse the effects of different durations of anti-infective therapy on patients’preoperative psychological stress level and the clinical efficacy of laparoscopic surgery in patients with pelvic abscesses to offer a reference for the selection of therapy plans.METHODS A total of 100 patients with pelvic abscesses who were admitted to the Department of Gynecology of Suzhou Ninth Hospital affiliated to Soochow University(Suzhou Ninth People's Hospital)from January 2018 to December 2022 were retrospectively enrolled.According to the different durations of antiinfective therapy,they were divided into Group S(50 patients,received antiinfective therapy for 24-48 h)and Group L(50 patients,received anti-infective therapy for 48-96 h).Baseline data,state-trait anxiety score at admission and before surgery,self-rating anxiety scale(SAS)+self-rating depression scale(SDS)score,surgery time,adhesion grading score,intraoperative blood loss,presence or absence of intraoperative intestinal injury,ureteral injury or bladder injury,postoperative body temperature,length of hospital stay,and presence or absence of recurrence within 3 mo after surgery,chronic pelvic pain,incision infection,dysmenorrhea,menstrual disorder or intestinal obstruction were compared between the S group and the L group.RESULTS There was no significant difference in the background data between the S group and the L group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the state-trait anxiety score or SAS+SDS score between the S group and the L group on admission(P<0.05).The state-trait anxiety score and SAS+SDS score of the S group were lower than those of Group L after receiving different durations of anti-infective therapy(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the incidence of intestinal,ureteral or bladder injury between the S group and the L group(P<0.05).The surgery time of Group S was shorter than that of Group L,and the adhesion score and intraoperative blood loss volume were lower than those of Group L(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the incidence of incision infection,dysmenorrhea,menstrual disorder or intestinal obstruction between the S group and the L group(P<0.05).The postoperative body temperature of Group S was lower than that of Group L(P<0.05),and the hospital stay was shorter than that of Group L(P<0.05).The incidences of recurrence and chronic pelvic pain within 3 mo after surgery were lower than that of Group L(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Twenty-four to forty-eight hours of anti-infective therapy is better than 48-96 h of anti-infective therapy for patients with pelvic abscesses because the degree of psychological stress is lower,which is more conducive to achieving better outcomes after laparoscopic surgery.

Effect of cognitive behavior therapy training and psychological nursing on the midwifery process in the delivery room

BACKGROUND The severe physical and psychological impact of pain on the physical and mental health of women during labor leads to increased risks and complications during childbirth,presenting a major public health concern.Some studies have shown that cognitive behavioral therapy(CBT)has a positive effect on maternal psychology during delivery,reducing stress and shortening labor time.Thus,CBT training for mothers and delivery room staff may be beneficial in minimizing complications and adverse effects during natural birth.AIM To investigate the clinical effects of CBT training and psychological care during delivery,and their therapeutic effects on women in labor.METHODS This study used a retrospective analysis and included 140 mothers admitted to the maternity ward between January 2021 and January 2023.The study subjects were randomized into two groups:control(n=70)and observation(n=70).Routine care,CBT training,and psychological care were provided to mothers in both groups.Psychological status scores,delivery time,and satisfaction with care pre-and post-delivery were compared,and the incidence of complications after receiving care was analyzed between the two groups.RESULTS Although the psychological state of both groups improved significantly in the late stages of labor,the psychological state scores of the mothers in the observation group were significantly lower than those of the mothers in the control group(P<0.05).The duration of labor and incidence of complications in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).The mothers in the observation group were significantly more satisfied with nursing care during the course of labor than those in the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION CBT training and psychological care for mothers in the midwifery process can effectively improve anxiety and depression,shorten labor duration,reduce postnatal complications,and improve nursing satisfaction and nurse-patient relationships.Its clinical application is effective and has popularization value,providing a new way to protect maternal mental health.

Effect of psychological nursing intervention on anxiety level and quality of life in patients with gastrointestinal peptic ulcer

BACKGROUND Peptic ulcer is a common gastrointestinal disease,and psychological intervention has an important influence on its occurrence and development.AIM To investigate the effect of psychological nursing intervention on the anxiety level and quality of life of patients with gastrointestinal peptic ulcers.METHODS Two groups of patients with peptic ulcer were selected from January to December 2012,with 60 cases in each group,and psychological nursing intervention and routine treatment were respectively performed.Psychological nursing interven-tions include cognitive behavioral therapy,psychological support and relaxation training.Self-rating anxiety scale(SAS)and quality of life questionnaire were used to evaluate the anxiety level and quality of life of patients before,during and after treatment.RESULTS The SAS scores of the experimental group significantly decreased over the course of treatment,from 52.3 before treatment to 30.5 after treatment,while SAS scores of the control group did not change significantly.Meanwhile,the experimental group's quality of life score(SF-36)significantly improved over the course of treatment,from 65.2 to 85.2,while the control group remained stable.Further analysis showed that sex and age had no significant influence on the effect of psychotherapy.Both men and women,young and old,showed similar trends in anxiety relief and improved quality of life after treatment.CONCLUSION Psychological nursing-based intervention program has a positive effect on the anxiety level and quality of life of patients with gastrointestinal peptic ulcer.

Quality of life and psychological distress in end-stage renal disease patients undergoing hemodialysis and transplantation

BACKGROUND Among diverse profound impacts on patients’quality of life(QoL),end-stage renal disease(ESRD)frequently results in increased levels of depression,anxiety,and stress.Renal replacement therapies such as hemodialysis(HD)and transplantation(TX)are intended to enhance QoL,although their ability to alleviate psychological distress remains uncertain.This research posits the existence of a significant correlation between negative emotional states and QoL among ESRD patients,with varying effects observed in HD and TX patients.AIM To examine the relationship between QoL and negative emotional states(depression,anxiety,and stress)and predicted QoL in various end-stage renal replacement therapy patients with ESRD.METHODS This cross-sectional study included HD or TX patients in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia.The 36-item Short Form Survey and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale(DASS)was used for data collection,and correlation and regression analyses were performed.RESULTS The HD and TX transplantation groups showed statistically significant inverse relationships between QoL and DASS scores.HD patients with high anxiety levels and less education scored low on the physical component summary(PCS).In addition,the results of the mental component summary(MCS)were associated with reduced depression.Compared with older transplant patients,TX patients’PCS scores were lower,and depression,stress,and negative working conditions were highly correlated with MCS scores.CONCLUSION The findings of this study revealed notable connections between well-being and mental turmoil experienced by individuals undergoing HD and TX.The PCS of HD patients is affected by heightened levels of anxiety and lower educational attainment,while the MCS of transplant patients is influenced by advancing age and elevated stress levels.These insights will contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of patient support.

Clinical effects of psychological intervention and drug therapy against peptic ulcer

Objective:To evaluate the clinical effects of psychological interventions and drug therapy against peptic ulcer.Methods:96 patients with peptic ulcer were divided into control group with Tagamet 800 mg per evening p.o.and trial group with psychological intervention on the basis of drug treatment.Results:There were significant differences between the two groups(P【0.05), the trial group showed that the anxiety and depression cases declined obviously and effective rate of ulcer therapy was much higlier than control group.Conclusions:In sum,psychological intervention combined with drug therapy provides an effective method for ulcer treatment.

Introduction on the Emotion-Will Overcoming Therapy (EWOT): A Novel Alternative Approach of Psychological Treatment from Chinese Medicine

Emotional disorders and mental illnesses constitute a significant part of diseases. In Chinese medicine, emotional disorders and mental illnesses are classified as emotion-will (Qing Zhi) disorders. Emotion-will, i.e. seven emotions (Qi Qing: happiness, anger, anxiety, pensiveness, sorrow, fear, and fright) and five wills (Wu Zhi: happiness, anger, thinking, sorrow, and fear), play a basic role in the onset, progress and prognosis of almost all diseases, not only the mental illnesses. The emotion-will overcoming therapy (EWOT) is defined as a psychological approach that a therapist employs single or multiple emotions to overcome and eliminate patients’ abnormal morbid emotions and to heal mind-body disorders derived from the abnormality. EWOT lays a foundation for the philosophical foundation of Chinese medicine, i.e. Yin and Yang, and five elements, which is believed to be the most commonly utilized and effective modality in dealing with mental illnesses. This essay covers the origin and development, underlying mechanism, clinical application, basic researches of emotion-will system and EWOT and the comparison with conventional therapies. Thus, EWOT could draw more attention in the field of psychology and spread in clinical practice.

Effect of cognitive behavioral group therapy on rehabilitation of community patients with schizophrenia:A short-term randomized control trial

BACKGROUND The efficacy of cognitive behavioral group therapy(CBGT)for cognitive dysfunction and negative symptoms of schizophrenia is established,but more evidence is required.AIM To assess the effectiveness of CBGT combined with mental health education as a treatment for schizophrenia compared with mental health education alone.METHODS In all,120 schizophrenia out-patients were randomized into CBGT combined with mental health education or single mental health education.The primary outcomes were positive and negative symptoms,cognitive function,excitatory factor,anxiety and depression symptom improvements on the positive and negative syndrome scale score.Secondary outcome measures included social function and drug compliance.RESULTS There were significant differences between CBGT combined with mental health education and single mental health education on measures of positive and negative symptoms,cognitive functions,excitatory factor,anxiety and depression symptoms,and social functions.No other significant difference in outcomes was observed.CONCLUSION CBGT combined with mental health education may be relevant beneficial treatment method in reducing symptoms,cognitive and social functions of patients with schizophrenia.

Interpersonal psychotherapy-based psychological intervention for patient suffering from COVID-19:A case report

BACKGROUND Novel coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)was first found in Wuhan,China,and it has rapidly spread worldwide since the end of 2019.There is an urgent need to treat the physical and psychological aspects of COVID-19.Interpersonal psychotherapy(IPT)-based psychological intervention is an evidence-based therapy for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.CASE SUMMARY This report describes a case of COVID-19 in a patient who transmitted the disease to his entire family.The patient received four sessions of IPT-based psychological intervention.We used the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression and Patient Health Questionnaire to measure depression level,and the Hamilton Anxiety Scale and Generalized Anxiety Disorder to measure anxiety among the patients.CONCLUSION This case shows that IPT-based therapy can reduce COVID-19 patient depression and anxiety and the advantage of IPT-based therapy.

Rescue of Heretics by Psychological Counseling and Therapy

Heretic rescue is a major part of anti-heresy activities, in which psychological counseling and therapy play a unique and irreplaceable role. This paper illustrates the role of psychological counseling and therapy from perspective of domestic reality of heretic rescue, describes difficulties and challenges faced in carrying out psychological counseling and therapy among heretics as well as available theories and methods in psychological counseling and therapy for heretic rescue.

Efficacy of “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” Psychological Nursing in a Stroke Patient

Objective: To summarize 1 case of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as “ACT”) psychological nursing clinical experience. Method: ACT Application for psychological nursing, provides detailed program guidance for psychological care. Results: Sleep quality, psychological flexibility and self-management ability of the patient have been improved. Conclusion: It’s the first time to apply ACT to the psychological nursing for a stroke patient, which has achieved good results;it provides a detailed clinical experience as guidance for the development of psychological nursing;it also provides a clinical basis for the follow-up exploration of psychological nursing technology model.

Effect of Narrative Therapy on the Psychological Status and Life Quality of Family Caregivers of Adolescents with First-episode Depression

[Objectives]The research aimed to explore the effect of narrative therapy on the negative emotion,quality of life,care burden and nursing satisfaction of family caregivers of adolescents with first-episode depression.[Methods]Using convenient sampling method,the family caregivers of the adolescents with first-episode depression hospitalized in the Children and Adolescents Psychology Department of a GradeⅢLevel A hospital in Shiyan City,Hubei Province from July 2021 to April 2022 were selected as the research objects.The coin toss method was used to determine the test group and the control group,with 60 cases in each group.The control group received routine nursing care,and the experimental group implemented narrative therapy on this basis.Self-rating anxiety scale,self-rating depression scale,health status questionnaire(SF-36),and caregiver burden inventory were used to evaluate the anxiety and depression level,quality of life,and care burden level of the caregivers before and after the intervention.The nursing satisfaction questionnaire was used to evaluate the nursing satisfaction to the caregivers after the intervention.[Results]After 8 weeks of intervention,4 cases fell off in the control group and 3 cases fell off in the intervention group.The scores of anxiety and depression in the two groups were lower than those before intervention,and the scores in the test group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).The life quality scores of life vitality,emotional function and mental health dimensions were higher than before the intervention,and the scores in the test group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).The total score of care burden and the scores in time dependence,development limitation and physiological dimension of the two groups were lower than those before intervention,but the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).[Conclusions]Narrative therapy can effectively alleviate the negative emotions of family caregivers of adolescents with first-episode depression,and improve their quality of life and nursing satisfaction,but not their care burden.

Study on the Psychological Mechanism and Application of Horticultural Therapy

Horticultural therapy has a long history,and its application in China has been delayed for more than 20 years than that in the United States and the United Kingdom.The psychological mechanism of horticultural therapy is mainly to improve emotional cognition and emotional state,and promote physical and mental health.Based on the character of traditional Chinese medicine,combined with the modern probiotics and the environmental protection measures of sewage treatment,the research of preventing and treating insomnia and depression was carried out by using the living Chinese herbal medicine ecosystem,and good results were obtained.Based on the concepts of traditional Chinese medicine,big health and environment protection,the mechanism of horticultural therapy should be further studied.Horticultural therapy should be integrated extensively in the construction of landscaping,to construct horticultural therapy system with Chinese characteristics.

Predictors of Comorbid Psychological Symptoms among Patients with Social Anxiety Disorder after Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Aim: The present study aimed to examine the predictors of comorbid psychological symptoms in social anxiety disorder (SAD) after cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Methods: One hundred fourteen SAD patients completed manualized group CBT. We examined associations between the personality dimensions of NEO Five Factor Index (NEO-FFI) and the subscales of Symptom Checklist-90 Revised (SCL-90-R) in SAD patients after CBT using multiple regression analysis. Results: High levels of conscientiousness at baseline predicted symptom reduction on 4 SCL-90-R scales, including somatization, obsessive-compulsive, anxiety and global severity index in patients with SAD after CBT. And high levels of agreeableness predicted symptom reduction on 2 SCL-90-R scales, including Hostility and Paranoid Ideation. High levels of openness predicted psychoticism. Conclusion: The present study suggested that high levels of three NEO-FFI dimensions (openness, agreeableness, conscientiousness) might predict comorbid psychological symptoms reduction in SAD patients after CBT. For the purpose of improving comorbid psychological symptoms with SAD patients, it might be useful to pay more attention to these dimensions of NEO-FFI at baseline.

Effects of different intervention methods on psychological flexibility,negative emotions and sleep quality in chronic hepatitis B

BACKGROUND Patients with chronic hepatitis B(CHB)experience various problems,including low psychological flexibility,negative emotions,and poor sleep quality.Therefore,effective nursing interventions are required to reduce adverse events.Acceptance and commitment therapy(ACT)combined with enabling cognitivebehavioral education(ECBE)can improve patients'psychological and sleep.Therefore,we speculate that this may also be effective in patients with CHB.AIM To investigate the effects of different intervention methods on psychological flexibility,negative emotions,and sleep quality in patients with CHB.METHODS This retrospective study examined clinical and evaluation data of 129 patients with CHB.Intervention methods were divided into a conventional group(routine nursing,n=69)and a combination group(ACT combined with ECBE,n=60).We observed changes in psychological flexibility,negative emotions,sleep quality,and self-care ability in both groups.Observation items were evaluated using the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-2nd Edition(AAQ-II),Self-Rating Anxiety Scale(SAS),Self-Rating Depression Scale(SDS),Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI),and Exercise of Self-Care Agency Scale(ESCA).RESULTS Compared with the conventional group,the AAQ-II score of the combined group was lower(F_(between-group effect)=8.548;F_(time effects)=25.020;F_(interaction effects)=52.930;all P<0.001),the SAS score(t=5.445)and SDS score(t=7.076)were lower(all P<0.001),as were the PSQI dimensions(tsleep quality=4.581,tfall sleep time=2.826,tsleep time=2.436,tsleep efficiency=5.787,tsleep disorder=5.008,thypnotic drugs=3.786,tdaytime dysfunction=4.812);all P<0.05).The ESCA scores for all dimensions were higher(thealth knowledge level=6.994,t self-concept=5.902,tself-responsibility=19.820,tself-care skills=8.470;all P<0.001).CONCLUSION ACT combined with ECBE in patients with CHB can improve psychological flexibility and sleep quality,alleviate negative emotions,and improve self-care.

基于“阳光医院”模式药物治疗联合多维度心理干预对倒班医务人员失眠的疗效

目的观察“阳光医院”模式下药物联合多维度心理干预对倒班医务人员失眠的影响,为改善一线倒班医务人员身心健康提供参考。方法纳入武汉市患有失眠的倒班医务人员140例,采用随机数字表法分为治疗组和对照组各70例,对照组给予药物治疗,治疗组基于“阳光医院”模式给予药物治疗联合多维度心理干预。基线期、访视1(基线+干预1个月)、访视2(基线+干预3个月),采用匹兹堡睡眠质量指数量表(PSQI)、失眠严重指数量表(ISI)、爱泼沃斯嗜睡量表(ESS)、疲劳评估量表(FAS)评估两组睡眠情况,采用汉密尔顿抑郁量表(HAMD)、汉密尔顿焦虑量表(HAMA)、抑郁症自我评估量表(PHQ-9)、焦虑自评量表(SAS)评价两组心理状态。结果治疗组各方面均优于对照组。(1)睡眠:治疗组与对照组PSQI量表7个维度评分及总分、ISI、ESS、FAS总分在不同时间段均存在组内差异(P<0.05);其中,两组PSQI评分在访视2时差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);两组访视1、访视2时睡眠质量、睡眠效率评分、ESS、FAS均差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。(2)心理状况:两组不同时间段HAMD、HAMA、PHQ-9、SAS评分均差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);访视2时两组HAMA、SAS评分均差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论基于“阳光医院”模式的药物治疗联合多维度心理干预,短期可明显改善倒班医务人员嗜睡、疲劳症状和睡眠质量、睡眠效率及焦虑抑郁情绪,长期可明显改善整体失眠情况及焦虑情绪。

基于接纳承诺疗法的心理治疗模型对胰腺癌患者疼痛的影响

目的 了解胰腺癌患者的疼痛、睡眠状况,探讨接纳承诺疗法对患者心理灵活性的影响,为改善患者生活质量提供思路。方法 62例胰腺癌患者随机分为对照组(30例)和观察组(32例),对照组接受常规肿瘤护理,观察组在对照组的基础上接受接纳承诺疗法。分别采用疼痛数字评分表(NRS)、匹兹堡睡眠指数量表(PSQI)、接纳与行动问卷第二版(AAQ-Ⅱ)和认知融合问卷(CFQ)进行问卷调查,比较2组患者干预前后的疼痛、睡眠状况及心理灵活性。结果 干预前,患者NRS、PSQI、AAQ-Ⅱ和CFQ评分分别为(2.3±0.7)分、(11.4±3.2)分、(20.2±7.8)分和(31.8±11.8)分,2组间差异无统计学意义(均P>0.05)。干预后,观察组各量表评分均低于干预前,且观察组低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(均P<0.05);对照组干预前后各项评分比较,差异无统计学意义(均P>0.05)。胰腺癌患者的NRS评分与PSQI、AAQ-Ⅱ、CFQ评分显著正相关(r=0.790、0.925、0.898,P<0.05)。结论 胰腺癌患者存在一定的疼痛和睡眠困扰,接纳承诺疗法可提高其心理灵活性,改善疼痛程度和睡眠质量。

观影疗心——应用电影疗法促进高校学生心理健康教育的实践研究

大学生心理健康教育是高校思政育人工作的重要组成部分。面对当下大学生群体出现的各种心理问题,如何应对和改善是教育工作者关注的重点。电影疗法是心理治疗技术的一种,发展迅速且应用广泛。文章通过在心理健康教育中应用电影疗法的实践研究和效果评估,探讨电影疗法对大学生心理健康和生命感悟力的影响,以期为电影疗法的应用提供理论参考。

基于现实疗法的高职大学生自我和谐对心理健康影响分析——一个有调节的中介效应

基于现实疗法在高职大学生群体中开展心理辅导,采用自我和谐量表(SCCS)、症状自评量表(SCL-90)、青少年生活满意度量(ASLSS)对参与团体心理辅导的60名高职大学生进行测量,探讨自我和谐对心理健康的影响,以及生活满意度在其中的中介作用和现实疗法的调节机制。研究结果表明,以性别、年级、专业为控制变量,自我和谐对心理健康正向预测作用显著;生活满意度在自我和谐与心理健康的关系中起到中介作用;生活满意度在自我和谐与心理健康的中介作用会受到现实疗法的调节;自我和谐对心理健康的直接预测作用及生活满意度在两者关系中的中介作用均受到现实疗法的调节。结论是自我和谐能预测心理健康,而生活满意度起到了中介作用,高校应充分发挥现实疗法功效,促进高职大学生心理健康。