MBRS-Based Psychoeducation in Patients With Schizophrenia

Summary

This study aimed to determine the effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction training on anger management and functional recovery in patients with schizophrenia. The study will be conducted at a CMHC in Ağrı province between May and August 2021. At the CMHC, community-based mental health services are provided to patients with severe mental disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) who are in remission as assessed by a psychiatrist. The study is planned to be conducted with patients who meet the study criteria, without using a sample selection method. Patients over the age of 18 registered with CMHC and followed with a diagnosis of schizophrenia were contacted by phone and invited to CMHC. The study was conducted with patients who met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate (psychoeducational group, mindfulness group, control group). Data will be collected using the Descriptive Characteristics Form, the State and Trait Anger Inventory, and the SILO. The mindfulness group received 16 sessions of MBRS training, and the psychoeducational group received an 8-session psychoeducational program. The control group received no intervention. The study sample size was calculated using the GPower computer program. Power analysis at α=0.05 yielded an effect size of 150, 153 (d=0.8), and the study had 90% power. Therefore, it was calculated that a minimum of 68 patients should be included in the sample.

Conditions

• Mindfulness Training

Interventions

OTHER

Session 1: Preparatory Session

\*Meeting the patients \*Introducing the content of mindfulness-based stress reduction training \*Emphasizing the importance of regular and timely attendance at training \*Determining training dates \*Sharing individuals' experiences and expectations

OTHER

Session 2: Mindfulness

\*What is mindfulness? \*Being aware of daily activities. \*Raisin meditation.

OTHER

Session 3: Our Perspectives on Ourselves and the World

\*Breathing meditation. \*Habit Breaker: Watching the Sky.

OTHER

Session 4: Body Scan *Body scan meditation.

\*Ten-finger gratitude practice. \*Habit Breaker: Spending some time in nature.

OTHER

Session 5: Recognizing Schizophrenia

\*What is schizophrenia? \*What are its symptoms? \*What does treatment involve?

OTHER

Session 6: Mindful Movement

\*Mindfulness movement meditation practice \*

OTHER

Session 7: Mindful Breathing

\*Breathing meditation \*

OTHER

Session 8: Treatment Evaluation

\*The importance of medication \*Things to consider when using medication \*Side effects of medication \*What is a flare-up in schizophrenia? \*What are the precursor symptoms?

OTHER

Session 9: Mindful Thinking

\*Sounds and thoughts meditation \*Cinema activity.

OTHER

Session 10: Coping with Anger

\*What is anger? \*What are its symptoms? \*What are the coping methods?

OTHER

Session 11: Coping with Difficult Emotions

\*Facing Difficulties meditation \*

OTHER

Session 12: Mindful Communication

\*Communication \& mindful communication \*The importance of communication skills \*Fundamentals of communication, self-language practice \*Ways to prevent communication accidents

OTHER

Session 13: Different Connections

\*Breathing meditation. \*Habit Breaker: Thought and Emotional Play.

OTHER

Session 14: The Joy of Small Things

\*Treasure of Pleasure Meditation \*Habit Breaker: Letter to Self.

OTHER

Session 15: Dwelling on the Past or Living in the Present?

\*Friendship-Building Meditation \*Habit Breaker: Random Acts of Kindness.

OTHER

Session 16: Evaluation

\*Reinforcing What Has Been Learned. \*Evaluating the Program. \*Obtaining Feedback.

OTHER

Session 1: Group 2, Preparation Session

\*Meeting Patients \*Introducing the Content of Psychoeducation \*Emphasizing the Importance of Regular and Timely Attendance at Training \*Determining Training Dates \*Sharing Individuals' Experiences and Expectations

OTHER

Session 2: Group 2, Recognizing the Illness

\*What is Schizophrenia? \*What are its Symptoms? \*What Does Treatment Include?

OTHER

Session 3: Group 2, Treatment Evaluation

\*Things to Consider When Using Medication \*Side Effects of Medication \*Exacerbation of Schizophrenia \*Precursor Symptoms.

OTHER

Session 4: Group 2, What is anger?

\*What are the symptoms of anger? \*What are the methods for coping with anger?

OTHER

Session 5: Group 2, Communication

\*What is communication? \*The importance of communication. \*Fundamentals of communication, working on "I" language. \*Ways to prevent communication difficulties.

OTHER

Session 6: Group 2, What is relaxation?

What is progressive relaxation? Introducing a relaxation CD

OTHER

Session 7: Group 2, Relaxation

Practicing the relaxation CD with patients

OTHER

Session 8: Group 2, Evaluation

\*Reinforcing what has been learned. \*Evaluating the program. \*Obtaining feedback

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ataturk University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Mine Cengiz lecturer doctor · Ataturk University

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

60 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2021-03-30

Primary Completion

2021-12-15

Completion

2022-03-15

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations