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Group problem management plus (PM+) to decrease psychological distress among Syrian refugees in Turkey: a pilot randomised controlled trial
by
Kiselev, N.
,
Sijbrandij, M.
,
Nisanci, Z.
in
Anxiety
,
Care and treatment
,
Common mental health problems
2022
Background
Syrian refugees resettled in Turkey show a high prevalence of symptoms of mental disorders. Problem Management Plus (PM+) is an effective psychological intervention delivered by non-specialist health care providers which has shown to decrease psychological distress among people exposed to adversity. In this single-blind pilot randomised controlled trial, we examined the methodological trial procedures of Group PM+ (gPM+) among Syrian refugees with psychological distress in Istanbul, Turkey, and assessed feasibility, acceptability, perceived impact and the potential cost-effectiveness of the intervention.
Methods
Refugees with psychological distress (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, K10 > 15) and impaired psychosocial functioning (World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule, WHODAS 2.0 > 16) were recruited from the community and randomised to either gPM+ and enhanced care as usual (E-CAU) (
n
= 24) or E-CAU only (
n
= 22). gPM+ comprised of five weekly group sessions with eight to ten participants per group. Acceptability and feasibility of the intervention were assessed through semi-structured interviews. The primary outcome at 3-month follow-up was symptoms of depression and anxiety (Hopkins Symptoms Checklist-25). Psychosocial functioning (WHODAS 2.0), symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and self-identified problems (Psychological Outcomes Profiles, PSYCHLOPS) were included as secondary outcomes. A modified version of the Client Service Receipt Inventory was used to document changes in the costs of health service utilisation as well as productivity losses.
Results
There were no barriers experienced in recruiting study participants and in randomising them into the respective study arms. Retention in gPM+ was high (75%). Qualitative analyses of the interviews with the participants showed that Syrian refugees had a positive view on the content, implementation and format of gPM+. No adverse events were reported during the implementation. The study was not powered to detect an effect. No significant difference between gPM+ and E-CAU group on primary and secondary outcome measures, or in economic impacts were found.
Conclusions
gPM+ delivered by non-specialist peer providers seemed to be an acceptable, feasible and safe intervention for Syrian refugees in Turkey with elevated levels of psychological distress. This pilot RCT sets the stage for a fully powered RCT.
Trial registration
ClinicalTrials.gov
Identifier
NCT03567083
; date: 25/06/2018.
Journal Article
Farkliliklar Kapsaminda Davranis Tarzlari ve Bireysel Performans: Beyaz ve Mavi Yakali Çalisan Perspektifi/Individual Performance and Behaviors in The Context of Diversities: White-Collar and Blue-Collar Employee Perspective
by
Nisanci, Z Nuray
,
Akyol, Evrim Mayatürk
,
Özmutaf, N Metin
in
Advertising agencies
,
Blue collar workers
,
Correlation analysis
2016
The main purpose of the research is to identify the impact of behaviors on individual performance and the correlation between the two in the context of diversities among white-collar and blue-collar employees working in the advertising sector. The survey prepared within this framework was applied to 182 individuals (98 white-collar and 84 blue-collar) within sixteen businesses located in the city of Izmir between May 2013 and August 2013. It was determined that 'being in positive tendency', 'awareness' and 'not being in negative tendency' attitudes towards diversity increase the individual performance. No difference was stated between white-collar and blue-collar employees in terms of these dimensions. A positive relationship was observed among 'being in positive tendency', 'awareness' and 'not being in negative tendency' attitudes towards diversity.
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