Meta‐analysis of the effect of psychosocial skills training on the quality of life of people with schizophrenia

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this study was to synthesize the studies examining the effects of psychosocial skills training (PSST) on the quality of life of people with schizophrenia using a meta‐analysis. Design and Methods Fifteen studies were included in the meta‐analysis according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Findings PSST was found to have a moderate effect on the overall score of quality of life of individuals with schizophrenia, a moderate effect on the psychological dimension, and a low effect on the physical dimension. Practice implications It can be said that psychosocial skills training is an effective intervention that can be used to improve the quality of life of people with schizophrenia.