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- Effects of Assertive Training on Interpersonal Relations, Social Behavior, and Psychiatric Symptoms in Patients with a Mental Disorder
- Kuem Sun Han, Hee Su Im, Bo Kyum Yang, Hae Kyung Chung, Yong Jin Suh
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2005;35(5):896-903.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2005.35.5.896
Published online: March 28, 2017
1Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Korea University, Korea.
2Nurse, Neuro-Psychiatric Ward, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea.
3Graduate student, Korea University, Korea.
4Head Nurse, Neuro-Psychiatric Ward, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea.
5Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Department, YongIn Mental Hospital, Korea.
Copyright © 2005 Korean Society of Nursing Science
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Abstract
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Purpose
- This study was designed to examine the effects of an assertive training program on interpersonal relations, and psychiatric symptoms in patients with a mental disorder.
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Method
- The study employed a quasi experimental design. The subjects included44 patients with a mental disorder, 20 in the experimental group, and 24 in the control group. Data was collected using structured questionnaires over a 3 month period.
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Results
- There were greater significant increases in scores of interpersonal relations and content of communication in the experimental group than the control group. Also, there was a greater significant decrease in the score of psychiatric symptoms in the experimental group than the control group.
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Conclusion
- Assertive training has an effect on increasing content of communication and decreasing psychiatric symptoms.
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