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Duygu Ayar1, Selma Sabanciogullari2
1Faculty of Health Sciences, Kilis University, Kilis, Turkey.
Purpose:
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of a solution-oriented approach in depressive patients on suicide probability and the social functioning level.
Design And Method:
The research was designed as a randomized controlled trial with a pretest and posttest control group and repeated measures. A Solution-Oriented Approach Intervention (SOAI) was performed for a total of 6 to 10 sessions with the experimental group.
Findings:
The SOAI in depressive patients effectively increased the social functioning level and decreased suicide probability.
Practice Implications:
The SOAI in depressive patients should be implemented by psychiatric nurses within the scope of psychiatric care services.
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