ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To explore the design and application of psychological intervention paths for ascites type of advanced schistosomiasis patients. METHODS: A total of 156 ascites type of advanced schistosomiasis patients were divided into an intervention group and a control group with 78 cases each. A psychological intervention path table was designed in accordance with the psychological characteristics and demands of the advanced schistosomiasis patients. Five steps were used to guide the nurses involved to carry out the psychological intervention. RESULTS: Before the intervention, there were no statistically significant differences (all P > 0.05) between two groups in SAS, SDS, WHOQOL-BRER scores, but after the intervention, all the evaluation indexes improved in the intervention group and there were statistically significant differences between the intervention group and control group in SAS, SDS, WHOQOL-BRER scores (all P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The application of psychological intervention paths for ascites type of advanced schistosomiasis patients can improve their negative emotions and qualities of life.
