Telephone Intervention-Problem Solving (TIPS) for Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: Responses of Stable Outpatients Over Nine Months.

Medication adherence and community living problems were assessed by a telephone intervention for stable outpatients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. A majority were white males who lived with family members. We conducted a descriptive analysis of data gathered during weekly calls to 87 participants receiving weekly TIPS for nine months.

Effect of a Telephone Intervention Upon Self-Reported Medication Adherence and Self-Efficacy in Outpatients With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders (SSDs).

We conducted a randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of weekly telephone intervention upon self-reported medication adherence, medication adherence self efficacy, and symptom levels in 140 stable outpatients with SSDs for three months. To our knowledge, this is the first study examining medication adherence self efficacy in persons with SSDs. Study measures were administered in a private office by trained study staff immediately following the granting of informed consent, and again after three months.

A comparison of telephone and texting interventions for persons with schizophrenia spectrum disorders.

Problem-solving interventions are not routinely offered to persons with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs). Telephone calls and text messages are potential avenues to offer problem solving support. This study compared the effect of telephone calls only, text messages only, and both telephone calls and text messages on individuals' symptoms and medication adherence.

A pilot study describing physical activity in persons with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDS) after an exercise program.

Despite the well known mental and physical health benefits of exercise, persons with schizophrenia spectrum disorders remain sedentary. While the exercise barriers (i.e.

Informed consent to research in persons with schizophrenia spectrum disorders.

This manuscript describes the responses and correlates of outpatients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders to a tool designed to measure comprehension before obtaining informed consent for research participation. We used the Evaluation to Sign Consent form to document comprehension in 100 outpatients as part of their consent to participate in an ongoing study of an exercise intervention. The findings suggest that using this form is a feasible and acceptable approach to documenting comprehension of research procedures prior to obtaining informed consent.

Effect of a motivational group intervention upon exercise self efficacy and outcome expectations for exercise in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders (SSDs).

Background: Persons with SSDs contend with multiple barriers to exercise. Interventions are needed to enhance attitudes theoretically linked to exercise behavior.

Objective: Examine effect of Walk, Address Sensations, Learn About Exercise, Cue Exercise for SSDs (WALC-S) intervention upon exercise self efficacy (SEE) and outcome expectations (OEES) in 97 outpatients with SSDs.

Keeping in touch. Cell phone use in people with schizophrenia disorders.

There is limited research exploring telephone intervention for psychiatric clients; no studies specific to cell phone use have been conducted. This pilot study examined the feasibility and acceptability of cell phone use in individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs). Ten outpatients with SSDs were provided with previously activated cell phones for 5 months; trained nurses contacted participants weekly.

Effect of a motivational group intervention on exercise self-efficacy and outcome expectations for exercise in schizophrenia spectrum disorders.

Background: Persons with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs) contend with multiple barriers to exercise. Interventions are needed to enhance attitudes theoretically linked to exercise behavior.

Objective: To examine the effect of Walk, Address Sensations, Learn About Exercise, Cue Exercise for SSDs (WALC-S) intervention on exercise self-efficacy (SEE) and outcome expectations (OEES) in 97 outpatients with SSDs.

Feasibility of the Walk, Address, Learn and Cue (WALC) Intervention for schizophrenia spectrum disorders.

The WALC intervention was designed to motivate exercise in the elderly. Persons with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs) face similar exercise barriers. We described theoritical underpinnings of the WALC intervention and how we adapted it for SSDs.

Telenursing intervention increases psychiatric medication adherence in schizophrenia outpatients.

Background: Promoting medication adherence is a critical issue in optimizing both physical and mental health in persons with schizophrenia. Average antipsychotic medication adherence is only 50%; few studies have examined nonpsychiatric medication adherence. Psychosocial interventions with components of problem solving and motivation have shown promise in improving adherence behaviors.

Examining informed consent in persons with schizophrenia.

This descriptive study examined the responses of outpatients with schizophrenia to a tool designed to measure comprehension before obtaining informed consent to participate in a research study. We used the Evaluation to Sign Consent (ESC) form to document comprehension in 29 schizophrenia outpatients. Participants living in supervised housing were significantly more likely to require prompts than those living alone (chi(2) = 9.

Immunity, inflammation and infection in post-partum breast and formula feeders.

Problem: Little is known about immunological recovery in post-partum women and if lactational status affects immunocompetence. Many physiological changes occur, such as uterine involution and recovery of non-pregnant immune status. These changes may also affect susceptibility to disease.

Said another way: rethinking entry-into-practice issues.

I believe there is a resolution to the entry-into-practice issue that has been a divisive issue in nursing for almost half a century. This paper traces one historical route of how entry into practice became an issue, presents several present day suggested solutions to the issue, and finally gives a solution that I believe is credible, feasible, and would be a final solution to the issue. The final solution calls for the Bachelor of Nursing Programs and the American Nurses Association to work together to develop nursing graduates that are specialists upon graduation from the nursing program.

Neuroendocrine and immune relationships in postpartum fatigue.

Purpose: To explore relationships between fatigue, depression, stress, and infection in the postpartum.

Study Design And Methods: This was a cross-sectional, correlational design with a sample of 119 new mothers at 4 to 6 weeks postpartum. Mothers completed fatigue, mood, and stress instruments as well as maternal and infant infection checklists.