Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, cilt.64, sa.3, ss.23-30, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
PURPOSE: The current study aimed to evaluate the effects of a brain awareness psychoeducation intervention on metacognition, self-efficacy, and treatment motivation, and examine its impact on relapse prevention in patients with substance use disorder (SUD). METHOD: A randomized control group design was used. Seventy-seven inpatients were included. The experimental group (EG, n=39) received a brain awareness intervention (BAI) and the control group (CG, n=38) received education about general health in addition to standard treatment. Metacognition, self-efficacy, and treatment motivation were assessed at baseline, postintervention, and follow up using validated scales. RESULTS: The EG showed significant improvements in metacognition, self-efficacy, and treatment motivation compared with the CG. Pathological metacognitive activities significantly decreased, whereas self-efficacy perception and treatment motivation increased and relapse rates decreased. CONCLUSION: The BAI significantly reduced relapse rates, demonstrating that incorporating neurocognitive awareness practices into standard treatment protocols enhances outcomes in treatment for SUD and psychiatric nursing practice.