An Occupational Therapy-Based Self-Management Program for People with Schizophrenia: A One-Year Follow-up Study
Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, cilt.42, sa.1, ss.41-65, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 42 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/0164212x.2025.2457323
- Dergi Adı: Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, CINAHL, Psycinfo, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Social Science Premium Collection (ProQuest), Criminology Collection (ProQuest), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest), Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection (EBSCO)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.41-65
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Functioning, quality of life, occupational therapy, schizophrenia, self-management
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
This study investigated the effectiveness of an occupational therapy-based self-management program (OT-SMP) on the knowledge, insight, medication adherence, clinical symptoms, functioning, and quality of life (QOL) of people with schizophrenia. Forty-eight clients attended OT-SMP, including psychoeducation and individualized sessions once a week for 12 weeks, in addition to routine treatment. After OT-SMP, there were significant improvements in knowledge, insight awareness, medication adherence, clinical symptoms, functioning, and QOL. Furthermore, both the 6-month and 12-month follow-ups maintained these achievements. Study findings demonstrate the importance of implementing person-tailored and goal-oriented structured interventions by occupational therapists to support people with illness management problems.