Effects of emotional diary on stress levels and negative emotions among caregivers of patients with stevens-johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis
Objective To explore the effects of emotional diary on stress levels and negative emotions among caregivers of patients with stevensjohnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN). Methods The caregivers of SJS/TEN patients who were hospitalized in the Department of Dermatology at Union Hospital,Tongji Medical College,Huazhong University of Science and Technology,from July 2021 to February 2023 were selected as the research objects. The caregivers were divided into a control group and an experimental group according to the time of patient's admission. The control group received routine nursing. The experimental group received emotional diary intervention on the basis of routine nursing. The levels of anxiety,depression,and stress experienced by caregivers were compared between two groups upon admission and prior to discharge. Results The levels of anxiety and depression exhibited by caregivers in the experimental group were significantly lower compared to those observed in the control group (P＜0.05),while caregiver stress was also found to be lower than that experienced by caregivers in the control group. (P＜0.01). Conclusion Emotional diary has the potential to mitigate negative emotions,such as anxiety and depression,experienced by caregivers. Moreover,it can alleviate caregiver burden and enhance their overall quality of life.
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