Date of Conferral

9-17-2025

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

School

Nursing

Advisor

Margaret Harvey

Abstract

Walden University College of Nursing This is to certify that the doctoral study by Kenyett Moody has been found to be complete and satisfactory in all respects, and that any and all revisions required by the review committee have been made. Review Committee Dr. Margaret Harvey, Committee Chairperson, Nursing Faculty Dr. Robert McWhirt, Committee Member, Nursing Faculty Chief Academic Officer and Provost Sue Subocz, Ph.D. Walden University 2025 Background and Purpose: Nurse-led psychoeducation groups are essential for improving patient outcomes by educating individuals about health conditions and coping strategies. In a dual-diagnosed inpatient psychiatric unit, a quality improvement (QI) project was initiated due to a lack of nursing knowledge and standardized training for facilitating these groups. The project's goal was to enhance nurses' knowledge, skills, confidence, and self-efficacy in leading psychoeducational groups. Methods: The QI project consisted of four 60-minute sessions over two weeks, involving a pre- and post-test format with 18 participating nurses. A 15-question Likert Scale survey assessed their knowledge and confidence in facilitating groups at 2- and 4-week post-implementation. Ongoing monitoring by the unit manager was also involved, along with post-intervention attitude assessments. Results and Conclusion: The intervention showed a significant increase in knowledge from 22% pre-test to 78% post-test. Factors affecting group facilitation included nurses' attitudes, inadequate skill knowledge, and insufficient psychiatric education. The educational intervention significantly improved and increased nurses' knowledge, skill set, and confidence. Implications: There is a gap in understanding the effectiveness of psychoeducation training and the need for standardized approaches. Further qualitative research is needed to explore nurses' perspectives on training impacts and to gather feedback for improving program design. Future studies should also focus on patient outcomes, including symptoms, quality of life, and rehospitalization rates. Supporting nurses through education is vital for effective psychoeducation facilitation, and further research is needed to assess long-term sustainability and efficacy. Keywords: Nurse-led Groups; Psychoeducational Groups; Inpatient Groups; Nurse Education; Psychiatric Nursing; DNP Executive Summary

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