Need For Psychological Help Research Articles

Психологическое состояние российской студенческой молодежи в условиях кризиса: связь с культурным и политическим патриотизмом

<p>The analysis of markers and determinants of the current psychological state of Russian youth as a risk group with high probability of combined influence on its state of normative crisis of identity and complex external conditions is important and necessary. In the study we conducted a hierarchical regression analysis of the correlation between the severity of psychological trauma associated with the special military operation and with the perception of the future of Russia (dependent variables) and cultural and political patriotism and several control variables (predictors). University students from Moscow, Omsk, Penza, Saratov, Smolensk, Khabarovsk (718 Russian citizens ages 18 to 25, M=19,4; SD=1,46, 21,6% of men) participated in the study. Data were collected in October 2022. We used the Russian version of “International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ)” and questions from the International Social Survey Programme (ISSP 2013). We found signs of psychological trauma in the third of respondents. The link between the psychological condition of students and cultural and political patriotism and some control variables has been revealed. Cultural patriotism, combined with a low level of political patriotism, has contributed to the psychological trauma of young people in the current crisis. Cultural patriotism combined with political patriotism is a factor of positiv perception of the future of Russia. Based on the results, we presented a portrait of student who is in great need of psychological help.</p>

Cerina: cognitive–behavioural therapy-based mobile application for managing GAD symptoms among Ulster University Students in Northern Ireland – a protocol for a pilot feasibility randomised controlled trial

IntroductionUniversity students are one of the most vulnerable populations for anxiety disorders worldwide. In Northern Ireland, anxiety disorders appear to be more common among the university student population due to...

Особливості надання психологічної допомоги військовослужбовцям з ознаками психологічного травмування

Background . The war waged by Russia against Ukraine makes extremely difficult demands on the personality of a military personnel. In stressful conditions, his psyche may experience a psycho-traumatic effect. These risks encourage the search for optimal approaches to providing psychological care without waiting for the end of hostilities. In global practice, there are a large number of effective tools for improving the psychophysiological state of military personnel after exposure to excessive stress. A comparison of foreign and domestic approaches to the problem of overcoming the psychotraumatic consequences of war will make it possible to single out the main tasks of providing psychological assistance in today's extremely difficult conditions. The purpose of the article is theoretical substantiation and definition of the main areas of providing psychological assistance to military personnel in the conditions of the Russian-Ukrainian war. Methods . The theoretical methods of analysis, synthesis and generalization of scientific sources were used to establish the theoretical basis of the research. Empirical research methods were used to determine the specifics of providing psychological assistance to military personnel (observation, experiment, questionnaire and testing). Results . The peculiarities of psychological trauma of military personnel, participants of the Russian-Ukrainian war, as well as modern evidence-based methods of providing psychological assistance to military personnel are analyzed. The expediency of providing comprehensive psychological assistance to military personnel with signs of psychological trauma using evidence-based psychotherapy methods was considered. Conclusions . In today's conditions of full-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are exposed to various types of psychological trauma during their continuous participation in hostilities. The main psychotraumatic factors include a constant threat to life and health, captivity and violence, loss, mutilation, neglect by the enemy of the provisions of International Humanitarian Law, etc. These factors lead to an increase in the number of cases of complex post-traumatic stress disorder and increase the need for psychological help, which is confirmed by the results of a psychological study. The analysis of foreign experience shows the success of the early intervention protocols of psychological assistance in the world's leading armies. The use of evidence-based methods of psychological assistance gives a positive result, so this direction of research is promising.

Formation of critical thinking to overcome existential fears in people 15–17 years old as an element of sustainable behavior

Recently, due to the changing conditions of objective reality, the actualization of fears among the population has been growing. Highly intense fears interfere with the normal social life of the individual and can lead to its maladaptation, which can begin to manifest itself already in adolescence, when many stressful factors affect the personality, emotional and cognitive immaturity of the individual only increase the negative impact. In this regard, it is necessary to create an effective screening technique aimed at identifying the actual fears of the individual with an assessment of their intensity. To this end, we have proposed the author’s questionnaire “Features of actualization of existential fears of the individual”, the internal structure of which allows not only to identify fears, but to determine their intensity and need for psychological help. In order to ensure the adequacy of the integrative indicator “intensity of fear”, determined by the author’s questionnaire, the data were compared with the results obtained using the methods “Life Satisfaction Scale” and “Death Anxiety Scale”. We also associate an increase in the intensity of fears, their impact on the quality of life, the appearance of somatovegetative reactions in fear with a number of personal characteristics of the individual, including critical thinking, as an important cognitive property of the individual.

Examination of the Relationship between Self-regulation Skills and Psychological Help Needs of University Students Receiving Sports Education

The objective of study is to examine connection among self-regulation skills and psychological help needs of university students receiving sports education. Survey model has been used in research. The population of study comprises of a sum of 1569 students from Selcuk University Faculty of Sport Sciences and Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Education Physical Education and Sport Department in 2020-2021 Academic Year in Turkey. The sample of research consisted of 420 university students who were selected from this population by using the purposive sampling method. In research “Personal Information Form”, “Self-Regulation Questionaire (SRQ)” and “Psychological Help Needs Determination Scale (PHNDS)” have been used. Analysis of data was performed via t test, ANOVA test, Pearson Product Moments Correlation test, Tukey for homogeneous distribution and Tamhane's T2 test for non-homogeneous distribution were preferred. In accordance with results it has been specified that there is a negative and low-level significant connection among the need for psychological help and self-regulation skills.

Evaluation of Psychological Help Needs, Stress and Hopelessness Among Postgraduate Students

Today, there is an observable increase in the demand for psychological help among individuals of all ages and educational levels. Hence, revealing the factors associated with the need for psychological help can support mental health professionals in planning more effective interventions. This study aims to examine the psychological help needs of graduate students concerning stress and hopelessness. The research sample comprises 255 master's and doctoral students from various universities To measure the study's variables, the Perceived Stress Scale, Beck Hopelessness Scale, and Psychological Help Need Scale were employed. Multiple linear regression analysis was utilized in this research to determine the predictive relationship between independent variables and the dependent variable. The results obtained from the analysis indicated a significant correlation between psychological help need, perceived stress, and hopelessness. Additionally, both stress and hopelessness were identified as significant predictors of psychological help need.

Socio-psychological features in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis

BACKGROUND. The effectiveness of the therapy of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) of various categories is largely related to the psychotraumatic nature of the disease and treatment, however, their social and psychological features and the need for psychological help have not been sufficiently studied.
 OBJECTIVE. To study the socio-psychological features of patients with pulmonary TB depending on the category of the case and the terms of treatment.
 MATERIALS AND METHODS. 200 patients with pulmonary TB were interviewed anonymously, including 45 (22.5 %) – with new cases, 27 (13.5 %) – with repeated treatment, 128 (64.0 %) – with multiple drug resistance (MDR-TB), according to the special form of primary social and psychological assessment of a patient with TB – Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9).
 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS. The difference in the presence of unfavorable social factors among TB patients of different categories was revealed: low income, unemployment, disability, bad habits, retirement age, negative social history (were in prisons, migrants or internally displaced, lack of permanent work) met 2-3 times more often among repeated cases of the disease and MDR-TB, than in patients with new cases of the disease. Depressive disorders at the initial stage of treatment were found in 95.0 % of all TB patients, and mostly the signs of depression were pronounced, as evidenced by: very low interest or satisfaction in ordinary things in 52.0 %; bad mood, depression or a feeling of helplessness in 91.5 %; difficulty falling asleep, interrupted or too long sleep in 90.0 %; a feeling of fatigue or exhaustion – loss of strength in 94.5 %; poor appetite or, on the contrary, overeating in 89.5 %; negative thoughts about oneself in 57.5 %; difficulty concentrating in 57.0 %. The duration of these symptoms for more than 7 days during the last 2 weeks in many interviewees indicates a significant expressiveness of depressive disorders in the vast majority of TB patients. The dependence of the psychological state of TB patients on the category of the case and the duration of treatment was established and statistically proven. In patients with repeated treatment and MDR-TB, symptoms of depressive disorders were not only more frequent, but also more severe than in patients with new cases. If 74.8 % of patients with repeated cases and 57.0 % of patients with MDR-TB had mild and moderate depression, then 77.8 % of patients with new cases had mild (subclinical) depression. In patients who were treated for more than 4 months, signs of depressive disorders were more pronounced compared to those who were treated for less.
 CONCLUSIONS. This study not only confirms the need for differentiated psychological support of the treatment process in phthisiology (depending on the category of the case and the duration of treatment), but also encourages the search for new approaches to the medical, social and psychological rehabilitation of TB patients, taking into account the negative impact of the war in Ukraine on the social and psychological condition of such patients and the characteristics of their management in wartime conditions. There is a need to introduce rates of psychologists and psychiatrists for constant counseling of TB patients.

Physical, Mental, and Social Health of Adult Patients with Sickle Cell Disease after Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Mixed-Methods Study

Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) experience a considerable physical and psychosocial disease burden. In recent years, the application of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) to treat adults with SCD has increased. A thorough understanding of patients' physical, mental, and social health before and after cure is needed to meet the needs of this growing group of patients. We aimed to explore the perspectives of adult SCD patients on the changes in their experienced health and personal life goals after being cured. A mixed-methods approach was used, comprising a semistructured interview and a set of 9 Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) measures. Adult SCD patients who underwent HSCT at least 1 year earlier were eligible to participate in the study. Interviews were thematically analyzed using MAXQDA software. PROMIS T scores were compared with reference scores of the general population using SPSS Statistics. Ten patients participated in the study; their median age was 29.5 years (range, 19 to 49 years), and their median time since HSCT was 2.7 years (range, 1.0 to 3.5 years). Themes from the interviews were (1) pain/living pain free, (2) physical well-being, (3) mental well-being, (4) perspective/ outlook, (5) education/work, (6) family/friends, and (7) activities/participation. Following the PROMIS framework, we described these themes in a narrative synthesis according to health domain and categorized in 4 chronological time phases: before HSCT, first year post-transplantation, current situation, and future expectations. Physical health improved greatly, but transplantation-related toxicity, ongoing pain from avascular osteonecrosis, and fatigue negatively impacted quality of life in some patients. Furthermore, emotional struggles during the post-transplantation period were common, and patients expressed a need for psychological help. Patients reported improvements in social health and the ability to pursue personal life goals. The mean T scores of all PROMIS measures fell within the normal symptom limits compared with reference data of the general population, although, large variations were observed among the participants, matching our qualitative findings. In general, adult SCD patients experienced improved physical, mental, and social health after cure by HSCT and were able to pursue personal life goals. Yet they found themselves confronted with a new and unfamiliar reality that brought different challenges. Pain due to irreversible avascular osteonecrosis continued to have a negative impact. Clinicians should aim to help patients have realistic expectations before transplantation and offer timely psychological care.

Assessment of Cancer Patients' Mental Health during the Coronavirus Pandemic in Serbia.

This study aimed to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of cancer patients in Serbia. Data were collected between April-May 2021 using an online questionnaire, which estimated depression, anxiety, and stress in a sample of 221 cancer patients. The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Assessment Scale (DASS-21) was used to assess the cancer patients' affective status. The T test of independent samples and the one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), as well as multiple linear regression analysis, have been used as well. The results showed that moderate to extremely severe depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms were present in 33.9%, 21.2%, and 26.7% of patients, respectively. Older patients and those who assessed their socioeconomic and health status as better were less anxious, depressed, and stressed. The study shows that the patients who have stated that medical help has been available significantly differ from those patients who have not had available medical help, meaning that they have shown lower scores on the scales of depression and stress. When it comes to the availability of medical help during the pandemic, statistically significant differences among patients on the scale of anxiety have not been proven. It has been determined that statistically important differences exist between patients who have needed psychological help and those who have not needed it when it comes to the results on all of the three subscales. The patients who have expressed the need for psychological help have higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. The patients who have not had available psychological help have higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress when compared to the patients who have had available psychological help.

RESILIENCE AS A MEDIATOR IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ANXIETY AND PERSONALITY AMONG PHYSIOTHERAPISTS-A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Background and Aims: The COVID-19 outbreak is the biggest global crisis in generations having severe and far-reaching repercussions for the health system, creating high prevalence of severe posttraumatic stress symptoms for physical therapists, highlighting the need for psychological help. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate how resilience functions as a mediator in the relationship between anxiety and personality among Karachi based physiotherapists. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among physiotherapists of Karachi using a convenience sampling technique from August to December 2021. The data was collected using a 10-Item Personality Inventory, Brief Resilience Scale, and Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale questionnaire. Results: Among 70 participants, the emotional stability trait (7.6±1.4) had higher mean values on the TIPI. On the HAM-A scale, 81.4% physiotherapists had moderate to severe anxiety followed by 15.7% mild to moderate anxiety whereas 92.9% were shown to have normal resilience. Despite all correlations being negligible, only the association between agreeableness and resilience was non-significantly higher (r=0.83). Conclusion: It was concluded that there was no association between the anxiety state and resilience among physiotherapists, although there was a non-significantly higher relationship between agreeableness and openness to experiences personality traits. A high prevalence of moderate to severe anxiety was noted while using a standard resilience strategy.

Psychological Support for Earthquake Survivors in Turkey and Syria.

Thousands of children and families are in danger after two powerful earthquakes and dozens of aftershocks struck the border between Turkey and Syria. Thus, earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria have an urgent need for psychological help. The objectives of this study were to (1) describe the mental health support services offered to people affected by the earthquakes that ravaged parts of Turkey and Syria, (2) discuss the challenges faced by the psychological support services, and (3) highlight recommendations for improving mental health services for earthquake survivors. A questionnaire with open-ended questions was E-mailed to nongovernmental organizations that provide mental health and psychological support to earthquake-affected individuals in Turkey and Syria. The organizations were requested to describe their activities and the obstacles they had to face to deliver these psychological support services. Using content analysis, the gathered statements were examined. Mental health professionals from 23 nongovernmental organizations responded. The earthquake survivors were mostly provided with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and spiritual support. Human resources and financial issues were the most reported concerns among the organizations that responded to the current study. While dealing with the long-term consequences of a disaster, it is essential to coordinate the efforts of many organizations.

Patient-reported needs for coping with worry or fear about cancer recurrence and the extent to which they are being met: a survey study.

Many cancer patients and survivors experience fear or worry about cancer recurrence (FCR). Evidence suggests support for FCR is their largest unmet need. We aimed to assess which types of support are needed, which providers are preferred and to what extent patients' needs are being met. Together with the Dutch Federation of Cancer Patient Organisations (NFK), a purpose-designed questionnaire was distributed online via e-mail, newsletters and social media. All questions were multiple choice or Likert scales, except for an open-ended question about the preferred provider of care. Out of 5323 respondents, 4511 had experienced FCR and were included. Among them, 94% indicated a need for support. The required types of support that were reported the most were talking about FCR (69%), enjoyable activities for distraction (56%) and psychological help or coaching (40%). On average, younger respondents and women wanted more support than older respondents and men. Eighty-five percent of respondents received at least one type of support they wanted. Practical tips about FCR and additional medical check-ups were most often missed. Social contacts provided an important part of support, especially with talking and distracting activities. For other types of support, respondents usually preferred professionals. Almost all patients who experience FCR have a need for support. Even though most receive some support, several gaps remain. Many report an unmet need for psychological help or practical tips about FCR. We recommend for healthcare providers to discuss FCR with patients and inform them about the support available.

Social assistance and psychological counseling in Ukraine against the backdrop of Russian armed aggression

The work aims to analyze the specifics of social assistance and psychological counseling against the background of the spread of the Russian-Ukrainian war. The object of the work is psychological aid to servicemen, children, internally displaced persons, and general peculiarities of psychological counseling development in Ukraine against the background of Russian aggression. The work uses general scientific methods of research: axiological, comparative, historical, systematic, and others. The results consider the structural changes in relation to psychology and the organization of psychological help that took place in Ukraine after 2014. Particular attention is paid to the coverage of the peculiarities of assistance to children affected by war. Active hostilities affect the disruption of children's habitual life: they begin to experience fear, anxiety, and despair at the level of adults. Such conditions need correction by specialists. The paper also considers the problem of support for servicemen - veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war. It is concluded that since the beginning of the full-scale Russian offensive (February 2022) there has been an urgent need for psychological help for many categories of the population: internally displaced persons, children, servicemen. It is noted that Russian aggression has changed the system of psychological assistance, in particular, due to the involvement of certain American models of psychological rehabilitation.

Psychological assistance to long-distance seafarers" V.Stepanenko

In the conditions of long voyages, the need for psychological help arises when the team has the following more or less pronounced psychological characteristics that manifest themselves in relationships and relationships. A state of stress arises and developsas a consequence of increasedinternal (psychological) tension.

"The worst thing that has happened to me": Healthcare and social services professionals confronting death during the COVID-19 crisis.

ObjectivesThis study analyzes the subjective emotional impact COVID-19 deaths have had on healthcare, social services, and funeral services professionals, it explores the different implications, and analyzes the different reactions of health and social care professionals and funeral professionals to the volume of deaths.MethodsThis work is based on a qualitative, phenomenological, and interpretative approach through in-depth interviews with 42 informants, including 36 social and healthcare professionals, as well as 6 family members of those who died from COVID-19 in Madrid. The interviews were processed through a qualitative, interpretative, categorical analysis.ResultsHealthcare professionals were overexposed to a significant number of deaths under dramatic circumstances. Many of these professionals had difficulties processing their experiences and expressed the need for psychological help. The fact that certain professionals had previous exposure to high mortality rates was not a protective factor. Some coping differences were seen between healthcare professionals and professionals dedicated to the care of the deceased (undertakers or firemen), particularly in the degree to which they personalized the care they provided.ConclusionThe overexposure to death with the circumstances that existed during the state of emergency had a significant emotional impact on the professionals, which can lead to mental health problems in the near term.

Analyzing The Grief of Naomi in The Book of Ruth

This article analyzed the grief of Naomi in the book of Ruth by using the six stages of grief by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler. Although Naomi could be an inadequate model in dealing with her grief, her attitude resonates with many people in dealing with their griefs. It makes this study is noteworthy. This article analyzed how Naomi dealt with her grief in the six stages of grief, namely: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, and finding the meaning and then take the implication for the ministry during the pandemic of Covid-19. The study showed that anger and depression are visible in the story of Naomi. Acceptance is not explicit. There is no denial, bargaining, and finding the meaning stages in Naomi’s grief. She was still struggling with her grief, although she could accept the new situation with the marriage of Ruth and Boaz and the birth of Obed. Today many people struggle with grief during this pandemic. Therefore, it is essential to pay attention to vaccines and medication and notice the need for psychological help and therapy for the bereaved families.

The type of anxiety and the level of anxiety a predictor of the development of arterial hypertension in women with intensive mental work (profession doctor, teacher)

Abstract Introduction Arterial hypertension (AH) is a risk factor for the development of cardio - and cerebrovascular diseases. The pathogenesis of AH is not fully understood. Of particular interest in the development of AH is chronic stress, its stage 1 – the stage of anxiety. AH and anxiety are related to an imbalance in the autonomic nervous system. The relationship between AH and the level of anxiety among the most vulnerable categories – women with intensive intellectual work, who face acute social stress on a daily basis, remains poorly understood. Aim To establish a link between the level, type of anxiety and the development of AH in women with professions: school teacher, doctor. Methods A random representative sample of 180 women was studied, which were divided into 2 groups of 90 people: 1 group – practicing doctors, 2 group – school teachers. Each group was divided into 2 equal subgroups, according to the presence and absence of AH in the anamnesis. Questionnaires and tests were conducted using the Taylor anxiety scale and the Spielberger-Hanin test. The questionnaire questions related to age, marital status, the presence of children in the family, bad habits, AH, average blood pressure (BP), position, and the need for psychological help. The reliability of the differences between the same indicators of two independent samples was compared by the Mann-Whitney U-test and Wilcoxon. Results The average age of group 1 was 54.4±2.8, in group 2 – 56.1±1.7 years. The highest work experience (33.77±1.94), the level of anxiety – LA (27.66±1.25) and personal anxiety – LPA (51.54±1.48) were observed in group 2, compared with the corresponding indicators of group 1 (25,75±2,92; 22,67±1,82; 44,55±1,38), (p<0.001). Assessing the need for psychological help: more often the persons of the 2 group with AH (51,1%), among them a higher LA, LPA (p<0.0001). The number of children is associated with LA (r=−0.69), LPA (r=−0.36), and the level of situational anxiety – LSA (r=0.63), p<0.001. In group 2, without AH, the number of children in the family was reflected in an increase in systolic and diastolic BP, (r=0.42; 0.35, p<0.001). LPA (50.88±3.38) prevailed in married women with 2 or more children in the family with a senior position, compared to divorced women (LPA 45.4±2.01) without children without of a senior position (p=0.005). LA is closely related to age (r=−0.58, as LPA, r=−0.4) experience (r=−0.61) p<0.001. Conclusions 1. A characteristic type of anxiety for women, regardless of the presence of AH, engaged in highly intellectual stress-related work, is personal anxiety (p<0.001). 2. Personal anxiety is a characteristic reaction to social stress in individuals with AH (statistically significant differences in ULT were registered in subgroups of individuals with AH in groups 1 and 2, compared with individuals without AH (p=0.00017). 3. For women with AH, a direct correlation between LA and LPA is typical (p<0.001). Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding sources: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): Kursk State Medical University (KSMU)

Pandemic heroes or victims? Healthcare professionals’ well-being during Covid-19 pandemic

Abstract Introduction and aim: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic had a significant impact on the mental condition of the society, increasing anxiety and fear for the future. High levels of anxiety, stress and depression have been observed in the general population. Nurses and doctors, who are in direct contact with patients and their body fluids, are at the highest risk of infection. The aim of this study was to look at the psychiatric health aspects of health care professionals in general during the pandemic. State of knowledge: Work overload and stress-related symptoms make healthcare workers particularly vulnerable to mental distress, increasing the risk of developing mental disorders. Among them, women, students and nurses were most affected. A German study found that nurses working with COVID-19 patients in particular are mentally affected by the consequences of the pandemic. This may be due to the higher workload and the longer time spent in direct contact with COVID-19 patients compared to doctors. The available literature confirmed the construct of coronaphobia in health care workers. The issue of insufficient personalization of protective equipment and the associated feelings of fear and stigma as well as the need for psychological help are addressed and psychiatric services for healthcare professionals. Material and methods: At the beginning of this year, 30 people from the clinical hospital in Lublin were surveyed using a questionnaire containing several questions concerning, among others, comfort of work in the current epidemiological situation, The Patient Health Questionnaire-9, The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 and Mini-COPE. Conclusions: The work shows the mental health problems faced by health service representatives on a daily basis in connection with the pandemic that has been going on for many months. The features of depression-anxiety disorders affect the medical staff. The attitude of solidarity and cooperation of all members of society during the pandemic is important.

COVID-19 effects on frontline professionals: A psychological aspect

The article aims to investigate the need for psychological help and its availability for professionals working in frontal areas during an emergency situation. A representative study (N=1139;educators, medical staff, social workers, psychologist, and other;304 respondents from Vilnius district) concluded that the need for psychological services and the intensification of such provision in crisis situations is clear. As a result, the necessary decisions are formed at the state level, which improve the legal regulation of psychological services both at the level of individual agencies and at the interdepartmental level. The authors of the article recommend regulating at least the time norms and costs of psychological services provided in the public sector, as well as regulating the relevant parameters of health care, social or educational services and developing remote psychological services not only for sensitive groups (e.g. children or silver lines), professionals and the general population (especially in the context of social crises), to bring university studies of psychologists more in line with the requirements of the EuroPsy1 diploma.

Lived experience, perceptions, and expectations of close relatives of nursing home residents and strength-based nursing, a phenomenological approach

Dissensions between residents' families and professionals are frequently described in nursing homes. This phenomenological study aims to describe and understand experience, expectations and needs of residents' relatives. Forty-three interviews were conducted in the 6 selected nursing homes. The main expectations from the 43relatives was the respect of "humanity" of their loved one by the nursing home and improving family-staff communication. This study yielded original findings that are poorly described in the literature, namely the need for psychological help for relatives when their love one enters the nursing home. Relatives wanted the administrative formalities to be separated in time from the moment of their loved one's admission. They wanted psychological support and training to better understand their loved one's illness. Finally, relatives aimed to be a collaborative partnership with the team in the nursing home. These expectations fit the Strengths-Based philosophy. Thus, training professionals, directors and leaders to apply this paradigm shift could improve the relationship between relatives and nursing home care.