The Effect of the Psychoeducation Program on the Subjective Well-being of Caregivers
Schizophrenia, Caregiver, Psychoeducation
About this trial
This is an interventional health services research trial for Schizophrenia
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- The patient receiving care has a diagnosis of schizophrenia,
- Living with the patient receiving care for 6 months,
- Being directly (full) responsible for the care of the patient being cared for,
- Be over 18 years old,
- Living in the city center of Zonguldak,
- To be at least primary school graduate,
- Having no hearing and comprehension problems,
Exclusion Criteria:
• Having a history of substance abuse (excluding nicotine)
Sites / Locations
- Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University Health Practice and Research Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
No Intervention
Experimental
Experimental
control group
communication skills psychoeducation
general psychoeducation
Once enrolled and consent is documented, eligible subject's will participate in the study for approximately six months.
Communication skills focused psychoeducation group will be given a communication skills-focused psychoeducation program for eight weeks, one session per week, for a total of eight sessions. The number of sessions was planned with reference to the study in which the effect of the psychoeducation program on general health and communication skills in caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia was investigated.Session groups will be formed from a single session of 60-90 minutes for each topic.
General psychoeducation group will be given a general psychoeducation program for four weeks, one session per week, in total. Session groups will be formed from a single session of 60-90 minutes for each topic.