The Impact of Diet on Psychosis: A Survey of Nursing Students' Knowledge and Confidence in Providing Dietary Guidance and Education to Psychiatric Patients
Introduction: This study delves into the critical realm of dietary guidance and education for psychiatric patients, with a particular emphasis on individuals afflicted by schizophrenia and associated psychosis. Main objective was to survey senior nursing students to gauge their attitudes, knowledge...
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Introduction: This study delves into the critical realm of dietary guidance and education for psychiatric patients, with a particular emphasis on individuals afflicted by schizophrenia and associated psychosis. Main objective was to survey senior nursing students to gauge their attitudes, knowledge, and beliefs regarding diet and nutrition in psychosis. Researchers also wanted to evaluate their confidence levels in providing education regarding dietary considerations for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Methods: This research study design was descriptive, which included a survey approach. Participants were recruited from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program who were in their final semester of the program, all senior nursing students. Sample was chosen for convenience. Analysis was done using descriptive statistics.
Results: Participants expressed moderate to low confidence levels in their ability to provide accurate education and dietary guidance. Attitudes and beliefs varied among respondents.
Participants reported low confidence levels in their knowledge about diet and mental health disorders.
Conclusions: The study revealed that nursing students valued diet and mental health treatment. However, the identified gaps in confidence levels, particularly in providing accurate information and discussing diet with clients who have psychosis, suggest the need for targeted educational interventions in nursing curricula.
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| spelling | doaj-art-9ebd51f0238343bbbada7e27f5bab68d2025-08-20T03:11:21ZengBabali HealthBabali Nursing Research2776-69932721-59892025-04-016210.37363/bnr.2025.62413The Impact of Diet on Psychosis: A Survey of Nursing Students' Knowledge and Confidence in Providing Dietary Guidance and Education to Psychiatric PatientsRichard Burton0Paola Sanchez1California State University Chico, Chico, United StatesCalifornia State University Chico, Chico, United States Introduction: This study delves into the critical realm of dietary guidance and education for psychiatric patients, with a particular emphasis on individuals afflicted by schizophrenia and associated psychosis. Main objective was to survey senior nursing students to gauge their attitudes, knowledge, and beliefs regarding diet and nutrition in psychosis. Researchers also wanted to evaluate their confidence levels in providing education regarding dietary considerations for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. Methods: This research study design was descriptive, which included a survey approach. Participants were recruited from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program who were in their final semester of the program, all senior nursing students. Sample was chosen for convenience. Analysis was done using descriptive statistics. Results: Participants expressed moderate to low confidence levels in their ability to provide accurate education and dietary guidance. Attitudes and beliefs varied among respondents. Participants reported low confidence levels in their knowledge about diet and mental health disorders. Conclusions: The study revealed that nursing students valued diet and mental health treatment. However, the identified gaps in confidence levels, particularly in providing accurate information and discussing diet with clients who have psychosis, suggest the need for targeted educational interventions in nursing curricula. https://babalinursingresearch.com/index.php/BNR/article/view/413DietMental healthNursing StudentsSchizophrenia |
| spellingShingle | Richard Burton Paola Sanchez The Impact of Diet on Psychosis: A Survey of Nursing Students' Knowledge and Confidence in Providing Dietary Guidance and Education to Psychiatric Patients Babali Nursing Research Diet Mental health Nursing Students Schizophrenia |
| title | The Impact of Diet on Psychosis: A Survey of Nursing Students' Knowledge and Confidence in Providing Dietary Guidance and Education to Psychiatric Patients |
| title_full | The Impact of Diet on Psychosis: A Survey of Nursing Students' Knowledge and Confidence in Providing Dietary Guidance and Education to Psychiatric Patients |
| title_fullStr | The Impact of Diet on Psychosis: A Survey of Nursing Students' Knowledge and Confidence in Providing Dietary Guidance and Education to Psychiatric Patients |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Impact of Diet on Psychosis: A Survey of Nursing Students' Knowledge and Confidence in Providing Dietary Guidance and Education to Psychiatric Patients |
| title_short | The Impact of Diet on Psychosis: A Survey of Nursing Students' Knowledge and Confidence in Providing Dietary Guidance and Education to Psychiatric Patients |
| title_sort | impact of diet on psychosis a survey of nursing students knowledge and confidence in providing dietary guidance and education to psychiatric patients |
| topic | Diet Mental health Nursing Students Schizophrenia |
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