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Epigenetics: An Emerging Framework for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing
Author(s) -
DeSocio Janiece E.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
perspectives in psychiatric care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6163
pISSN - 0031-5990
DOI - 10.1111/ppc.12118
Subject(s) - psychoeducation , epigenetics , nursing practice , psychology , psychotherapist , neuroscience , psychiatry , medicine , nursing , biology , psychological intervention , biochemistry , gene
Purpose The aims of this paper are to synthesize and report research findings from neuroscience and epigenetics that contribute to an emerging explanatory framework for advanced practice psychiatric nursing. Conclusions Discoveries in neuroscience and epigenetics reveal synergistic mechanisms that support the integration of psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and psychoeducation in practice. Practice Implications Advanced practice psychiatric nurses will benefit from an expanded knowledge base in neuroscience and epigenetics that informs and explains the scientific rationale for our integrated practice.