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J Jambunathan

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PubMed1992

Pilot study results: the psychiatric RN case manager.

1. It is important to examine client and staff satisfaction with the RN case management (RNCM) model to enhance the quality of care in psychiatric settings. 2. Ninety-two percent of clients surveyed ranked the RNCM care as "excellent" or "above average." Clients valued most the humanistic role of the RNCM and repeatedly commented on the importance of the nurse being caring, genuine, and supportive. 3. RNCMs expressed high satisfaction with their role, which they described as collaborative with the psychiatrist, yet also professional and independent. Psychiatrists expressed a high degree of confidence that clients were receiving excellent care by competent nurse professionals.

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Sociocultural factors in depression in Asian Indian women.

Depression is a pervasive illness with a wide distribution and is reported to be statistically more prevalent among women. The present study was undertaken to seek an understanding of depression in a sample of Asian Indian women. The research questions were (a) What sociocultural factors do adult depressed Indian women report as influences in the depression, and (b) how do these reported factors influence their treatment-seeking behavior? The setting was Madurai, India. The purposive, convenience sample comprised 30 Tamil-speaking married or widowed Hindu women ranging in age from 26 to 65 who had been diagnosed with depression. Tape-recorded interviews were conducted. Content analysis was completed on the data. Results indicate that cultural dictation of female role and lack of continued financial and emotional support, predominantly from spouses and other family members, were influential factors in depression. These along with religion and philosophy often influenced the decision to seek health care.

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Planning a peer review program.

The purpose of this study was to provide a basis for the planning and subsequent implementation of a peer review program, concomitant to exploring the perceptions of registered nurses regarding initiating a peer review program in a small midwestern hospital. The study findings indicated that registered nurses liked the peer review process, perceived peer review as helping their professional growth, and indicated a strong desire for education and in-service. Based on the study results, planning and recommendations for further implementation are discussed.

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