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Exploring the Effectiveness of Digital Anti-stigma Therapy on Illness Perception and Perceived Stigma in Patients With Schizophrenia and Their Primary Caregivers
Sponsor: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Summary
This study aims to investigate the relationship between illness insight, self-stigma in patients with schizophrenia, and the awareness and associated stigma experienced by their families, as well as the predictors of these factors. The study will use information technology strategies for educational purposes, specifically employing 3D glasses for delivering this education. The goal is to develop a disease adaptation program that involves both patients and their families, helping to enhance disease awareness and improve stigma experiences.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
360
Start Date
2024-10
Completion Date
2027-12
Last Updated
2024-08-21
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will use 3D glasses to view VR educational information
Participants will use 3D glasses to view VR educational information, which includes: 1. Understanding of psychiatric symptoms, including symptoms, disease course, treatment, and prognosis. 2. Knowledge about medications, their relationship with symptom stabilization, and handling of side effects. 3. Schizophrenia as a chronic illness, with analogies to other chronic diseases. 4. Signs of disease relapse. 5. How to manage ongoing psychiatric symptoms of schizophrenia, including delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, and negative symptoms. 6. Strategies for interacting and communicating with patients. 7. Stress management and adjustment, as well as suicide prevention. 8. Available resources.
routine care
Before discharge, provide routine discharge preparation instructions and offer a disease education booklet with relevant health information. Follow up with two phone calls after discharge, on the 7th and 30th days.
Locations (1)
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Taipei, Taiwan