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SynthesisScandinavian journal of caring sciences2025

The Efficacy of Nurse-Delivered Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Individuals With Mental Health Issues: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.

Sevda Uzun, Elif Güzide Emirza, Kübra Gülırmak Güler

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Synthesis in Scandinavian journal of caring sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Sevda UzunDepartment of Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gümüşhane University, Gümüşhane, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0002-5954-717X
Elif Güzide EmirzaDepartment of Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0003-3652-2428
Kübra Gülırmak GülerDepartment of Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0003-4450-3737

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNurses are among the most interactive professionals in society, providing both care and psychosocial and psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals with mental health issues. Nurse-centred approaches have demonstrated a positive impact on addressing mental health issues.

aimThis study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of psychosocial and psychotherapeutic interventions administered by nurses in managing mental health issues.

methodsFor this meta-analysis, data were gathered through a comprehensive search of databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, Google Scholar and the YÖK Thesis Center, with no restrictions on publication year. Following the review process, a total of 25 studies were included in the analysis. The PRISMA checklist was employed to guide our study.

resultsThe meta-analysis revealed that interventions implemented by nurses in the context of mental health were effective. Specifically, the psychosocial and psychotherapeutic interventions significantly reduced depression levels in individuals (SMD: -0.918, 95% CI: -1.350 to -0.486; Z = -4.161; p < 0.05) and anxiety levels (SMD: -0.61, 95% CI: -1.190 to -0.029; Z = -2.59; p < 0.05). Additionally, these interventions were associated with an improvement in individuals' quality of life (SMD: 0.673, 95% CI: 0.303-1.403; Z = 3.56; p < 0.05).

conclusionNurses can play a pivotal role in addressing mental health issues, effectively contributing to the reduction of anxiety and depression levels while enhancing the overall quality of life for individuals.

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Mental DisordersPsychotherapyAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRandomized Controlled Trials as Topicmental health issuesmeta‐analysisnursepsychosocial interventionpsychotherapeutic intervention

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PMID40469034
PMCPMC12138741

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