NCT07130227

MBRS-Based Psychoeducation in Patients With Schizophrenia

The Effect of MBRS-Based Psychoeducation on Anger Management and Functional Recovery in Patients With Schizophrenia

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 75 (actual)
• Sponsor: Ataturk University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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.

Detailed description

Study data were collected by the researcher through face-to-face interviews. The study included individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia who met the inclusion criteria (registration in a CMHC, having a diagnosis of schizophrenia, willingness to participate in the study, and openness to communication and collaboration). Pre-test measurement instruments were administered to the participants. The mindfulness group then received 16 sessions of MBRS training, and the psychoeducation group received an 8-session psychoeducation program. The control group received no intervention. Post-test data were collected following the training sessions.

Conditions

• Mindfulness Training

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
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

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-03-30
• Primary completion: 2021-12-15
• Completion: 2022-03-15
• First posted: 2025-08-19
• Last updated: 2025-08-19

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)