Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing (대한간호학회지)

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Effects of Assertive Training on Interpersonal Relations, Social Behavior, and Psychiatric Symptoms in Patients with a Mental Disorder

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  • 한금선 (고려대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 임희수 (고려대학교 구로병원 정신과) ;
  • 양보겸 (고려대학교 대학원) ;
  • 정혜경 (고려대학교 구로병원 정신과) ;
  • 서용진 (용인정신병원 정신과)
  • Published : 2005.08.01
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was designed to exam me the effects of an assertive training program on interpersonal relations, and psychiatric symptoms in patients with a mental disorder. Method: The study employed a quasi experimental design. The subjects included 44 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. 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. Conclusion: Assertive training has an effect on increasing content of communication and decreasing psychiatric symptoms.

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