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Kala Paramasivam1, Theranirajan Ethiraj2, Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran3
1Department of Psychiatric Nursing, College of Nursing, Madras Medical College, The TN Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Background:
Alcohol dependency is a significant global health issue, marked by continuous use despite harmful effects. Psychiatric nurse-led interventions are crucial for addressing the complex needs of alcohol-dependent individuals by enhancing coherence and social support.
Methods:
A quasiexperimental study at the De Addiction Department in Chennai involved 120 male clients aged 20-45 years, divided into experimental and control groups.
Results:
The experimental group showed significant improvements in coherence and social support postintervention.
Conclusion:
This study underscores the effectiveness of psychiatric nurse-led interventions in promoting resilience and social support in alcohol-dependent clients, essential for effective addiction treatment.
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