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The significant correlations were with the variables: academic qualifications (p = 0.001), specialization (p = 0.002) and professional activity context (p = 0.001).  Conclusion and implications for practice: Nurses demonstrate a high degree of agreement about the importance of families in nursing care to the person with mental disorder. 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