This study aimed to examine the effect of a psychoeducation-based motivational interviewing intervention on schizophrenia-related knowledge and hope levels among patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. The study employed a randomized controlled experimental design with pre-test, post-test, and one-month follow-up measurements. Participants were recruited from a community mental health center and assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group participated in a structured psychoeducation-based motivational interviewing program consisting of one preparatory session followed by five main sessions, while the control group continued to receive routine community mental health services. Knowledge about schizophrenia and hope levels were assessed using validated measurement tools.
The present study aimed to examine the effect of a psychoeducation-based motivational interviewing intervention on schizophrenia-related knowledge and hope levels among patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. The study was conducted using a randomized controlled experimental design with pre-test, post-test, and one-month follow-up measurements. A total of 44 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia were included in the study, with 21 participants assigned to the intervention group and 23 to the control group. The study was carried out with individuals followed at a community mental health center between January and June 2025. Participants in the intervention group received a structured psychoeducation-based motivational interviewing program consisting of one preparatory session followed by five main sessions. The sessions were conducted at least once per week, and each session lasted approximately 60 to 90 minutes. Throughout the study period, the control group continued to receive routine community mental health services. Data were collected using a Demographic Information Form, the Schizophrenia Knowledge Level Scale, and the Schizophrenia Hope Scale. Changes in knowledge and hope levels were evaluated across measurement points.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
44
A structured psychoeducation-based motivational interviewing program delivered in weekly sessions lasting approximately 60-90 minutes, consisting of one preparatory session followed by five main sessions.
Zeytinburnu Community Mental Health Center (TRSM)
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Schizophrenia Knowledge Level
Change in schizophrenia-related knowledge level assessed using the Schizophrenia Knowledge Level Scale. The scale consists of multiple-choice items assessing knowledge about schizophrenia, with total scores ranging from 0 to 25. Higher scores indicate greater knowledge about schizophrenia.
Time frame: Baseline (pre-test) prior to the intervention, immediately after completion of the final intervention session (post-test), and 1 month after completion of the intervention (follow-up assessment).
Schizophrenia Hope Level
Change in hope level assessed using the Schizophrenia Hope Scale. The scale is a Likert-type measure with total scores ranging from 0 to 18. Higher scores indicate higher levels of hope.
Time frame: Baseline (pre-test) prior to the intervention, immediately after completion of the final intervention session (post-test), and 1 month after completion of the intervention (follow-up assessment).
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