The effects of assertiveness training in patients with schizophrenia: a randomized, single‐blind, controlled study

Lee, Tso Ying; Chang, Shih Chin; Chu, Hsin; Yang, Chyn-Yng; Ou, Keng-Liang; Chung, Min Huey; Chou, Kuei‐Ru

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“…This result is congruent with (Lee et al .2013) who found that among patients with chronic schizophrenia, assertiveness level significantly improved immediately after assertiveness training intervention in the intervention group. On the same line, this result is also in agreement with a study carried out by (Seo et al 2007) about social skill training as a nursing intervention to improve the social skills and self-esteem of patients with chronic schizophrenia.…”

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“… The total score for self-esteem was determined by dividing into prespecified levels: significantly below average (9-11), somewhat below average (12)(13)(14), average (15)(16)(17)(18), somewhat above average (19)(20)(21), significantly above average (22)(23)(24)(25). Tool (4) Relationship Scales Questionnaire  It was developed by Kurdek, (2002).It consists of 13 items a5 point Likert scale (0=not at all like me to 4=very like me) participants rate the extent to which each statement best describes their characteristic style in relationships.…”

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The effectiveness of social skill training on depressive symptoms, self- esteem and interpersonal difficulties among Schizophrenic patients

Malky¹,

Atia

Alam³

2016

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Patients with social skills deficits such as problems with communication with other people, social withdrawal, problems with activities of daily living should be offered to social skills training. Patients with schizophrenia usually have social skills deficits. Social skills training is a set of systematic techniques and strategies useful for teaching interpersonal skills that are based on social learning theory. It is a widely used treatment of a range of psychiatric disorders as schizophrenia. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of social skill training program on self-esteem, depression and interpersonal difficulties among schizophrenic patients. Design: Quasiexperimental design (one group pretest posttest design) was used to achieve the aim of the study. Setting: The study was conducted at The Psychiatric Hospital in Tanta and the Psychiatric Hospital in Mit-Khalf at Menoufyia, Egypt. Sample: A convince sample (50) was selected in the chosen setting inpatient department. Tools: four tools were used for data collection. Tool one: a structured: sociodemographic questionnaire to obtain demographic data about the studied sample. Tool two: The depression, anxiety and stress scale (DASS).In this paper the researcher used the depression scale only which consists of 14 items in the form of rating scale. The depression scale assesses dysphoria, hopelessness, and devaluation of life, self-deprecation, and lack of interest and anhedonia. Tool three: SelfEsteem Inventory Scale: It evaluates attitudes of individuals toward themselves and consists of 25 items. Tool four: Relationship Scales Questionnaire. It consists of 13 items five points Likert-scale. The results: There is a highly significant reduction of the mean score of depressive symptoms and interpersonal difficulties at 0.001 while highly significant increase of the mean score of self-esteem at 0.001 post program than pre program. Conclusion: The social skills training program had a positive effect on interpersonal difficulties, depressive symptoms and self-esteem of the schizophrenic patients after receiving social skill training program. Recommendations: Generalized of social skill training program for all psychotic patients in hospital to improve their social competence and self-esteem.

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The effectiveness of social skill training on depressive symptoms, self- esteem and interpersonal difficulties among Schizophrenic patients

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Alam³

2016

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“…These conditions lead to problems of interpersonal communication between patients, interpersonal conflicts, anxiety, frustration, depression, and anger. 22,23 This means that patients are far from being assertive, or are either at the shy or offensive ends.Patients with schizophrenia who have difficulty in acting assertively fail to perform their daily life skills (DLS) and social roles, to communicate effectively with their families and environments, to express their feelings and thoughts, to solve their own problems effectively, to make requests, to reject others' irrational demands, and also fail in situations that require social interaction. Lacking of these assertive skills leads to deterioration in the functioning levels of patients.…”

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“…6,7,13,14,23 The assertiveness training implemented in line with these goals appears to be effective in schizophrenia patients and has been shown to increase patients' assertiveness skills, communication skills, and self-esteem, and reduce social anxiety and psychiatric symptoms. 22,23,27 Psychiatric nurses who play an active role in rehabilitation services, perform psychosocial interventions and have direct contact with the patient, should plan specific training programs to diagnose and meet the basic training needs of patients. 27,30,31 The research in which psychiatric nurses with roles of trainers or counselors are involved in rehabilitation programs has been increasing over time.…”

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The effect of assertiveness training in schizophrenic patients on functional remission and assertiveness level

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Küçük

2020

Perspect Psychiatr Care

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Purpose: This research is conducted to evaluate the effect of assertiveness training in schizophrenic patients on functional remission and assertiveness level.Design and methods: The research is designed as a randomized controlled trial with a pretest and posttest control group and repeated measures. Assertiveness training was carried out for a total of 8 weeks with the experimental group.Findings: Assertiveness training in schizophrenic patients was found to be effective in increasing the functional remission and assertiveness levels of patients. Practice implications:Assertiveness training in schizophrenia should be implemented by psychiatric nurses within the scope of rehabilitation services. K E Y W O R D S assertiveness, assertiveness training, functional recovery, psychiatric nurse, schizophrenia 1 | INTRODUCTION Defined as one of the lifelong and destructive mental disorders,schizophrenia is a disorder that disrupts social, occupational, and interpersonal functioning, leads to disability, and it is characterized by a significant deterioration in thought, perception, emotion, movement, and behavior. 1,2 In the treatment of schizophrenia, which affects 1% of the population, a multidimensional approach is considered, and pharmacological and psychosocial treatment methods are implemented together. 3,4 While drug therapy in schizophrenia targets positive and negative symptoms, disorganized behaviors, mood, and cognitive symptoms; psychosocial interventions including programs such as individual interviews, family education, social skills training, holistic approach group therapies, supportive therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapies are provided for self-care deficiencies, poor quality of life, interpersonal relationship problems, noncompliance with treatment, dysfunctions, addiction, and signs of disability in social and professional skills. [5][6][7][8][9] It has been reported that psychosocial skills training, which is frequently applied in the rehabilitation of schizophrenia patients, increases quality of life, social functioning levels, self-esteem, communication skills, compliance to treatment levels, and insights of the patients; reduces disability, relapse, and repeated hospitalization; and has positive effects on positive and negative symptoms. [10][11][12][13][14][15] It is also reported that social skills training programs increase interpersonal relationships and assertiveness skills in schizophrenia. 14,[16][17][18] Assertiveness is the individualʼs expression of his own feelings, thoughts, and beliefs, his personal rights in a clear and honest manner while paying attention to the feelings and thoughts of others, and respecting their rights. [19][20][21] Being assertive requires the ability to defend oneʼs rights without hesitation and without being aggressive. 19,21 Patients with schizophrenia are usually exposed to cognitive disorders and cannot express their feelings and thoughts effectively.They have a fear of social anxiety, of being judged by others, or of negative evaluation. These conditio...

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Assertiveness Training in Couple and Family Therapy

Lee¹

2018

Encyclopedia of Couple and Family Therapy

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The effects of assertiveness training in patients with schizophrenia: a randomized, single‐blind, controlled study

Cited by 31 publications

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The effectiveness of social skill training on depressive symptoms, self- esteem and interpersonal difficulties among Schizophrenic patients

The effectiveness of social skill training on depressive symptoms, self- esteem and interpersonal difficulties among Schizophrenic patients

The effect of assertiveness training in schizophrenic patients on functional remission and assertiveness level

Assertiveness Training in Couple and Family Therapy

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