ASSIGNMENT#6NRNP

To prepare:

· Review this week’s Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide on group work and group therapy.

· Select one of the articles from the Learning Resources to evaluate for this Assignment.

Note:  In nursing practice, it is not uncommon to review current literature and share findings with your colleagues. Approach this Assignment as though you were presenting the information to your colleagues.

You will select One of the following 5 Articles on Group Therapy to evaluate for this week’s Assignment.

1-Bélanger, C., Laporte, L., Sabourin, S., & Wright, J. (2015). The effect of cognitive-behavioral group marital therapy on marital happiness and problem solving self-appraisal. American Journal of Family Therapy, 43(2), 103-118. doi:10.1080/01926187.2014.956614

2-Himelhoch, S., Medoff, D., & Oyeniyi, G. (2007). Efficacy of group psychotherapy to reduce depressive symptoms among HIV-infected individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis. AIDS Patient Care & Stds, 21(10), 732-739. doi:10.1089/apc.2007.0012

3-Pessagno, R. A., & Hunker, D. (2013). Using short-term group psychotherapy as an evidence-based intervention for first-time mothers at risk for postpartum depression. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 49(3), 202-209. doi:10.1111/j.1744-6163.2012.00350.x

4-Sayın, A., Candansayar, S., & Welkin, L. (2013). Group psychotherapy in women with a history of sexual abuse: What did they find helpful? Journal of Clinical Nursing, 22(23/24), 3249-3258. doi:10.1111/jocn.12168 

5-Yildiran, H., & Holt, R. R. (2015). Thematic analysis of the effectiveness of an inpatient mindfulness group for adults with intellectual disabilities. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 43(1), 49-54. doi:10.1111/bld.12085

The Assignment

In a 10- to 12-slide PowerPoint Presentation, address the following:

1-Provide an Overview of the article you selected, including answers to the following questions:

2-What type of group was discussed?

3-Who were the participants in the group? Why were they selected?

4-What was the setting of the group?

5-How often did the group meet?

6-What was the duration of the group therapy?

7-What curative factors might be important for this group and why?

8-What “exclusion criteria” did the authors mention?

9- Explain the Findings/Outcomes of the study in the article. Include Whether this will translate into practice with your own client groups. If so, How ? If not, Why ?

10-Explain Whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the Findings/Outcomes presented in the article.