Citation

Prokofieva M, Koukia E, Dikeos D. Issues Ment. Health Nurs. 2016; 37(8): 556-562.

Affiliation

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Eginition Hospital, First Department of Psychiatry , Athens , Greece.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3109/01612840.2016.1169466

PMID

27129080

Abstract

The aim of the study was to assess nursing diagnoses and nursing interventions that were accordingly implemented during the care of inpatients with major depression in Greece. Twelve nurses working in three major psychiatric hospitals were recruited. Semi-structured interviews were used and audio-recorded data indicated that risk for suicide, social isolation, low self-esteem, sleep problems, and imbalanced nutrition are the nursing diagnoses most commonly reported. Establishing trust and rapport is the primary intervention, followed by specific interventions according to each diagnosis and the individualized care plan. The findings of the study also highlight the need for nursing training in order to teach nurses initial assessment procedures and appropriate evidence-based intervention techniques.

Language: en