Effect of Applying Cognitive Defusion Techniques on Mindful Awareness, Cognitive Fusion and Believability of Delusions Among Clients With Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia; Psychosis, Nurse's Role, Delusions
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Schizophrenia; Psychosis focused on measuring Believability of Delusions, Cognitive Defusion techniques, Cognitive Fusion, Mindful Awareness, Schizophrenia
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Male clients diagnosed with schizophrenia according to the DSM-V Diagnosed with schizophrenia With no comorbidity. Able to communicate coherently and relevantly. Able to read and write. Willing to participate in the study Duration of illness not exceeding 10 years. Exclusion Criteria: • Any client in an acute phase or have any neurological disorder that may affect cognitive function were excluded from a study.
Sites / Locations
- Faculty of Nursing
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
cognitive defusion interventional group
control group
patients with schizophrenia who suffer from persistent delusions participated in cognitive defusion techniques on individual base through sex sessions twice weekly with homework assignments between sessions and skills demonstration by simulation and psychodrama.
patients with schizophrenia who suffer from persistent delusions participated in usual routine care in the hospital.