This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of a psychoeducational programme on internalised stigma and anxiety levels in patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The study aimed to determine whether the psychoeducational intervention reduces internalised stigma related to mental illness and improves anxiety outcomes compared to routine nursing care. The primary questions addressed were: Does the psychoeducational programme reduce internalised stigma in patients receiving ECT? Does the intervention decrease state and trait anxiety levels compared to routine care? Researchers compared a psychoeducational intervention group with a control group receiving routine nursing care to assess the effects of the programme on psychological outcomes. Participants in the intervention group: Received a six-session psychoeducational programme delivered individually over six weeks Completed pre-test and post-test assessments using standardized measurement tools Participants in the control group received routine psychiatric nursing care and completed the same assessment measures at equivalent time points.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
60
A structured psychoeducational programme consisting of six individual face-to-face sessions delivered over six weeks by the researcher. The programme aimed to reduce internalised stigma and anxiety in patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and included education about illness, treatment process, coping strategies, and emotional support.
Standard psychiatric nursing care provided during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment. No structured psychoeducational programme was applied.
Necmettin Erbakan University
Konya, Meram, Turkey (Türkiye)
Internalised Stigma Scale for Mental Illness (ISMI)
Change in internalized stigma levels in patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), measured using the Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Scale (ISMI). Higher scores indicate higher levels of internalized stigma.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks post-intervention
State Anxiety Score (STAI-State)
Change in state anxiety levels in patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), measured using the STAI-State subscale. Higher scores indicate higher levels of current anxiety.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks post-intervention
Trait Anxiety Score (STAI-Trait)
Change in trait anxiety levels in patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), measured using the STAI-Trait subscale. Higher scores indicate general anxiety tendency.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks post-intervention
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