THE EFFECT OF PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS ON THE SYMPTOMS OF
SCHIZOPHRENIA: A META-ANALYSIS STUDY
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.