Psychiatric Nurse-Led Interventions: A Pathway to Improved Coherence and Social Support in Alcohol Dependency

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 quasiexperime...

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Main Authors: Kala Paramasivam, Theranirajan Ethiraj, Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran, Venkatesh Mathankumar, Anbalagan Marudan, Balasubramanian Sri Vidhya, Schwartzlin V. Sathiyanathan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-05-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1613_24
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0976-4879
0975-7406