TY - JOUR
T1 - Strategies used by advanced practice psychiatric nurses in treating adults with depression
AU - Parrish, Evelyn
AU - Peden, Ann
AU - Staten, Ruth
PY - 2008/10
Y1 - 2008/10
N2 - PURPOSE. Strategies used by psychiatric advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in treating clients with depression are described to explore their effectiveness. DESIGN AND METHODS. Ten APRNs participated in semistructured individual interviews for this qualitative descriptive study. The use of either a symptom severity scale or symptom reduction checklist was used to measure the effectiveness of the strategies used. FINDINGS. APRNs identified a biopsychosocial approach as the primary component of their treatment of clients with depression. Other strategies identified include psychopharmacology, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and partnering with the client. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS. Treatment of depression can be enhanced with the incorporation of the biopsychosocial strategies along with standard treatment modalities.
AB - PURPOSE. Strategies used by psychiatric advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in treating clients with depression are described to explore their effectiveness. DESIGN AND METHODS. Ten APRNs participated in semistructured individual interviews for this qualitative descriptive study. The use of either a symptom severity scale or symptom reduction checklist was used to measure the effectiveness of the strategies used. FINDINGS. APRNs identified a biopsychosocial approach as the primary component of their treatment of clients with depression. Other strategies identified include psychopharmacology, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and partnering with the client. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS. Treatment of depression can be enhanced with the incorporation of the biopsychosocial strategies along with standard treatment modalities.
KW - Biopsychosocial strategies
KW - Depression
KW - Psychiatric clinical nurse specialists
KW - Psychiatric nurse practitioners
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1744-6163.2008.00182.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1744-6163.2008.00182.x
M3 - Article
C2 - 18826461
AN - SCOPUS:52349104075
SN - 0031-5990
VL - 44
SP - 232
EP - 240
JO - Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
JF - Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
IS - 4
ER -
