Assignment: Applying Current Literature to Clinical Practice NRNP 6650

Assignment: Applying Current Literature to Clinical Practice NRNP 6650

Assignment: Applying Current Literature to Clinical Practice NRNP 6650

Assignment: Applying Current Literature to Clinical Practice
Psychiatric mental health nursing practice is one of the newest disciplines to be licensed to
provide psychotherapy As such, the majority of psychotherapy research is centered on
other disciplines such as psychology, social work, marriage/family therapy, art therapy,
psychiatry, and mental health counseling. This makes it essential for you to be able to
translate current literature from other disciplines into your own clinical practice. For this
Assignment, you practice this skill by examining literature on group work and group
therapy and considering its applicability to your own clients.
Learning Objectives

Students will:
 Evaluate the application of current literature to clinical practice
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.
The Assignment
In a 5- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation, address the following:
 Provide an overview of the article you selected, including answers to the following
questions:
o What type of group was discussed?
o Who were the participants in the group? Why were they selected?
o What was the setting of the group?
o How often did the group meet?
o What was the duration of the group therapy?
o What curative factors might be important for this group and why?
o What “exclusion criteria” did the authors mention?
 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?
 Explain whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the
findings/outcomes presented in the article.
Note: The presentation should be 5–10 slides, not including the title and reference slides.
Include presenter notes (no more than a half page per slide) and use tables and/or diagrams
where appropriate. Be sure to support your work with specific citations from the article you
selected. Support your presentation with evidence-based literature.
By Day 7
Submit your Assignment.
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Assignment.
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grading criteria from this area.
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Learning Resources
Required Readings

Leszcz, M., & Kobos, J. C. (2008). Evidence-based group psychotherapy: Using AGPA's
practice guidelines to enhance clinical effectiveness. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 64(11),
1238-1260. doi:10.1002/jclp.20531

Marmarosh, C. L. (2014). Empirical research on attachment in group psychotherapy:
Moving the field forward. Psychotherapy, 51(1), 88-92. doi:10.1037/a0032523

Microsoft. (2017). Basic tasks for creating a PowerPoint presentation. Retrieved from
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Basic-tasks-for-creating-a-PowerPoint-2013-
presentation-efbbc1cd-c5f1-4264-b48e-c8a7b0334e36

Tasca, G. A. (2014). Attachment and group psychotherapy: Introduction to a special
section. Psychotherapy, 51(1), 53-56. doi:10.1037/a0033015

Tasca, G. A., Francis, K., & Balfour, L. (2014). Group psychotherapy levels of
interventions: A clinical process commentary. Psychotherapy, 51(1), 25-29.
doi:10.1037/a0032520

Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-
to guide for evidence-based practice. New York, NY: Springer.
 Chapter 11, “Group Therapy” (Review pp. 407–428.)

Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.).
New York, NY: Basic Books.
 Chapter 1, “The Therapeutic Factors” (pp. 1–18)

Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.).
New York, NY: Basic Books.
 Chapter 2, “Interpersonal Learning” (pp. 19–52)

Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.).
New York, NY: Basic Books.
 Chapter 3, “Group Cohesiveness” (pp. 53–76)

You will select one of the following articles on group therapy to evaluate for this week’s
Assignment.

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

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
Efficacy of group psychotherapy to reduce depressive symptoms among HIV-infected
individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Himelhoch, Medoff, & Oyeniyi, in
AIDS Patient Care and STDs, Vol. 21/ Issue 10. Copyright 2007 by Mary Ann/Liebert, Inc.
Publishers. Reprinted by permission of Mary Ann/Liebert, Inc. Publishers via the
Copyright Clearance Center.

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

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

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