Abstract
[Objectives] The study was performed to discuss the roles, required capability, and techniques of the nursing staff by elucidating the importance of individualized psychological education for middle-aged female patients with depression using a booklet. [Methods] This study was a qualitative research investigation comprised of semi-structured interviews regarding the importance of individual psychological education using a booklet for 5 middle-aged female patients with depression who began to sleep away from the hospital. [Results and Discussion] The subjects hoped companions could help them to regain self-confidence for social participation, and they had the opportunity to participate in social activities. Using the booklet, the subjects had the opportunity to review their life style and understand the limits of their physical capacity and mental toughness based on the review. This method was used to enable them to develop their capability to balance their roles and rest in their daily life, based on the findings of the review, and to coexist with their disease. Based on the findings of this study, the roles, capability, and nursing techniques of the nursing staff to provide individual psychological education using a booklet were clarified.
