Nursing Methods for Rehabilitation of Patients with Amphetamine Addiction Alaotsikko: A Literature review
Sivonen, Wilma; Craciun, Andrada (2020)
2020
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The aim of this thesis is to inform nurses and nursing students about the nursing methods found through our literature review to help amphetamine addicts towards recovery. Additionally, we seek to remove stigma that drug abusers face when seeking help in their rehabilitation. Stigma is a substantial reason that a lot of addicts to not seek help and do not strive to recover from drug abuse. Nurses can help in making substance abusers feel comfortable and encourage them towards recovery without judgement.
This literature review studies 19 articles which were published between 2003-2020. The study was conducted using content analysis of the articles found on Medline and CINAHL databases. The thesis presents basic information about amphetamines, its effects on the body and mind, and symptoms of withdrawal. An important part of the rehabilitation program is to help addicts find balance in their life. A balanced life means having a healthy diet, having regular physical activities, taking care of one’s mental health, as well as being involved in safe hobbies. These aspects cannot be achieved without a safe residence to live in; hence the thesis presents the reasons why social services should help addicts to reintegrate into society.
The results of this literature review reveal how the nurses have an impact in the recovery of addicts, especially through the way patient education is being communicated to the patients. This paper also presents the importance of counselling and therapy for amphetamine addicts, as well as harm reduction recommendations.
This literature review studies 19 articles which were published between 2003-2020. The study was conducted using content analysis of the articles found on Medline and CINAHL databases. The thesis presents basic information about amphetamines, its effects on the body and mind, and symptoms of withdrawal. An important part of the rehabilitation program is to help addicts find balance in their life. A balanced life means having a healthy diet, having regular physical activities, taking care of one’s mental health, as well as being involved in safe hobbies. These aspects cannot be achieved without a safe residence to live in; hence the thesis presents the reasons why social services should help addicts to reintegrate into society.
The results of this literature review reveal how the nurses have an impact in the recovery of addicts, especially through the way patient education is being communicated to the patients. This paper also presents the importance of counselling and therapy for amphetamine addicts, as well as harm reduction recommendations.