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Distraction techniques for schizophrenia.

C J Crawford-Walker1, A King, S Chan

  • 1Hull and East Riding Community Trust, Buckrose Ward, Bridlington and District Hospital, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, UK. Charlotte.Crawford-Walker@herch-tr.nhs.uk

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|January 28, 2005
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Distraction techniques, a type of coping strategy, show no clear benefit for schizophrenia symptoms. More research is needed to determine their effectiveness and potential as an adjunctive treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Distraction techniques are coping strategies within cognitive behavioral therapy.
  • They may serve as an adjunctive treatment for schizophrenia and related disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effects of distraction techniques in individuals with schizophrenia.

Main Methods:

  • Searched Cochrane Schizophrenia Group's Register and reference lists.
  • Included randomized controlled trials comparing distraction techniques with other schizophrenia treatments.
  • Extracted data, assessed quality, and analyzed binary and continuous outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Distraction techniques demonstrated no clear effect on mental state (1 RCT, n=60).

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  • No significant engagement was observed in study participants (5 RCTs, n=159).

    • Conclusions:

    • Current evidence is insufficient to confirm the effects of distraction techniques for schizophrenia.
    • The existing studies are small, short, and poorly reported.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the potential of these techniques as acceptable adjunctive treatments.