Choe K, Sung BJ, Kang Y, Yoo SY. Impact of Psychoeducation on Knowledge of and Attitude Toward Medications in Clients With Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorders.
Perspect Psychiatr Care 2016;
52:113-9. [PMID:
25640073 DOI:
10.1111/ppc.12106]
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Abstract
PURPOSE
To examine a psychoeducational intervention's effects on knowledge and attitudes toward antipsychotic medication in clients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders.
DESIGNS AND METHODS
A one-group pretest-posttest design was employed. A convenience sample (61 psychiatric clients aged 20 or above) was recruited from a Korean mental health center.
FINDINGS
At baseline, participants had limited knowledge (M = 50.89, range: 27-77, SD = 12.05) of and negative feelings toward antipsychotic medications (M = -.89, range: -8 to 8, SD = 4.27). Both measures significantly improved post-intervention.
PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS
A psychoeducational intervention improved clients' knowledge of and attitudes toward antipsychotic medications.
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