[Leisure-time activity for patients with a psychotic disorder: audiobooks as a useful alternative to reading]

Psychotic disorders are frequently associated with reduced concentration. As a result, reading often becomes impossible for patients with a psychotic disorder.

To ascertain whether audiobooks can take the place of reading as a leisure activity for patients with a psychotic disorder.

In a feasibility study we investigated whether patients suffering from a psychotic disorder found listening to audiobooks an enjoyable alternative to reading.

Fifteen out of 20 participants found listening to audiobooks to be a positive experience.

When reading becomes impossible for patients with a psychotic disorder, audiobooks could be a useful alternative.