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THE EFFECT OF PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS ON THE SYMPTOMS OF SCHIZOPHRENIA: A META-ANALYSIS STUDY
  • Elif Güzide Emirza,
  • Sevda Uzun,
  • Kübra Gülırmak Güler
Elif Güzide Emirza
Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi

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Sevda Uzun
Gumushane Universitesi
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Kübra Gülırmak Güler
Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi
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Abstract

Background: Schizophrenia is a significant mental disorder that adversely affects the quality of life of individuals. In schizophrenia, numerous psychotherapeutic interventions can alleviate symptoms. Aims: The aim of this study is to reveal the effectiveness of psychotherapeutic interventions applied to individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia on the symptoms of the disease. Material and Methods: For this study, data were obtained by searching Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar, EBSCOhost, Google Scholar, and YÖK Thesis Center databases between December 2023 and January 2024. Results and Discussion: After all reviews were completed, 6 studies were included in the study. In this meta-analysis, it was found that psychotherapeutic interventions applied to individuals with schizophrenia had a significant effect on the symptoms of the disease and provided significant improvements (SMD: 1.483, 95% CI: 0.346 to 2.620; Z=2.557; p<.05). Conclusion: Nurses can play an effective role in reducing the symptoms of individuals with schizophrenia and contribute to their recovery.
Submitted to International Journal of Health Planning and Management
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