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A Hostel-Based Psychoeducational Intervention for Schizophrenia: Program Development and Preliminary Findings

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 October 2014

Mary Higson  and
David J. Kavanagh
Mary Higson
Affiliation:
Aftercare Association of New South Wales
David J. Kavanagh
Affiliation:
University of Sydney
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Abstract

Past research on interpersonal relationships and schizophrenia has typically focused on the relationships between clients and their families. However, many ex-patients live in other settings, such as boarding houses and hostels, where their main contact is with other residents. This paper represents a preliminary demonstration of a program to reduce levels of negative communication within two hostels, using a multiple baseline design. The intervention comprised a seven-session group program that was adapted from a psychoeducational family approach. Negative communication within hostels was measured in a brief interview with each resident. Results showed a marginally significant effect of the program on critical comments within the interviews.

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Research Article
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Behaviour Change , Volume 5 , Issue 2 , June 1988 , pp. 85 - 89
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Copyright © The Author(s) 1988

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