When the distribution of the mean score of the independence level was analyzed according to the individuals’ characteristics, a statistically significant difference was found in terms of age, marital status, education status, medical diagnosis, and duration of treatment (p
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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim: The study aimed to determine the level of independence and life satisfaction of individuals with diagnosed mental disorder.Method: The descriptive study was conducted with 108 inpatients in two public universities, medical faculty hospitals mental health and psychiatric clinics.
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Key Findings & Data:Personal information form, Life Satisfaction Scale, and Psychiatric Patient Independence Level Scale were used for data collection tool.Results: Mean age of the participants was 41.8±14.1 years. 60.2% (n=65) were male, 57.4% (n=62) were 34 years and older, 58.3% (n=63) were single, and 33.3% (n=36) were diagnosed with depression.
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Conclusion & Impact:When the distribution of the mean score of the independence level was analyzed according to the individuals’ characteristics, a statistically significant difference was found in terms of age, marital status, education status, medical diagnosis, and duration of treatment (p
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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
Aim: The study aimed to determine the level of independence and life satisfaction of individuals with diagnosed mental disorder.Method: The descriptive study was conducted with 108 inpatients in two public universities, medical faculty hospitals mental health and psychiatric clinics. Personal information form, Life Satisfaction Scale, and Psychiatric Patient Independence Level Scale were used for data collection tool.Results: Mean age of the participants was 41.8±14.1 years. 60.2% (n=65) were male, 57.4% (n=62) were 34 years and older, 58.3% (n=63) were single, and 33.3% (n=36) were diagnosed with depression. When the distribution of the mean score of the independence level was analyzed according to the individuals’ characteristics, a statistically significant difference was found in terms of age, marital status, education status, medical diagnosis, and duration of treatment (p
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BİLGE, A., GÜLER, C., UĞURLU, N. B. (2022). Determination of Independence and Life Satisfaction Level of Individuals with Mental Disorder. Florence Nightingale journal of nursing (Online), Cilt: 28 - Sayı: 2, 124–132. https://ajindex.com/articles/517381
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