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Effects of a 12-Session Symptom Self-Management Course on Forensic Psychiatric Inpatients' Auditory Hallucinations
Robin K Buccheri1, Martha D Buffum2, AlRae Snyder3
1School of Nursing and Health Professions, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA.
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
|March 27, 2023
Summary
Forensic psychiatric patients with schizophrenia experienced reduced auditory hallucinations and anxiety after a symptom self-management course. Most found the course helpful and would recommend it to others.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Auditory hallucinations (AH) and anxiety are common symptoms in patients with schizophrenic disorders.
- Symptom self-management strategies can empower patients in managing their conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of an evidence-based symptom self-management course on auditory hallucinations (AH) and anxiety levels in forensic psychiatric inpatients with schizophrenic disorders.
Main Methods:
- A clinical dissemination project involving forensic psychiatric inpatients diagnosed with schizophrenic disorders.
- Patients attended an evidence-based symptom self-management course, delivered twice.
- Data were collected using five self-rating measures.
Main Results:
- Seventy percent of participants reported a reduction in the intensity of unpleasant auditory hallucinations (AH) and their level of anxiety.
- 100% of participants found value in peer support, reporting the helpfulness of being with others experiencing similar symptoms.
- 90% of participants indicated they would recommend the course to others.
Conclusions:
- The symptom self-management course demonstrated positive outcomes in reducing auditory hallucinations and anxiety among forensic psychiatric patients with schizophrenia.
- Peer support within the course was highly valued by participants.
- The course facilitator reported enhanced professional skills and a commitment to future implementation and recommendation to colleagues.
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