Problem solving training: intervention in depressed women

Authors

  • Nágela Valadão Cade Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • José Gilberto Prates USE; Faculdade de Medicina; Instituto de Psiquiatria; Especialista em saúde mental

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342001000300004

Keywords:

Depression, Nursing intervention, Psychotherapy group, Women's health

Abstract

This is an exploratory and descriptive study which has aimed from the Problem Solving Training accomplished in 12 group sessions with women admitted to hospital suffering from depression, to evaluate the effect of this intervention. BECK Depression Scale, SPILBERGER Anxiety State Scale, MCKAY Problem List, a Written Simulation Exercises about coping in five situations and an interview about the perception of group participation were used for the assessment of the patients. It was concluded that the training had positive effects about the women as for the technique used as for the communication established and for group therapeutic factors which appeared in this scenery.

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Published

2001-09-01

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 3 (2001)

Section

Original Articles

License

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How to Cite

Cade, N. V., & Prates, J. G. (2001). Problem solving training: intervention in depressed women. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 35(3), 223-229. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342001000300004