Effect of an Educational Program based on Coping Strategies Enhancement on the Dimensions of Auditory Hallucinations as a psychotic symptoms

El-Refaay, Shaimaa Mosad; Bahgat, Prof.Dr. Rahma Soliman; El-Sayes, Dr. Hala Ahmed

doi:10.21608/tsnj.2015.74221

Effect of an Educational Program based on Coping Strategies Enhancement on the Dimensions of Auditory Hallucinations as a psychotic symptoms

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Demonstrator in Psychiatric and Mental health Nursing , Faculty of Nursing ,Tanta University

² Professor of Pediatric Nursing Faculty of Nursing ,Tanta University

³ Lecturer of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Tanta University

10.21608/tsnj.2015.74221

Abstract

Auditory hallucinations are prominent feature of psychosis that can threaten, disturb, command and capture voice-hearers in a demoralizing cycle of dependence, isolation and destructive activities. Fortunately, there are many coping strategies that voice-hearers can use to challenge these voices, impose their own limits and thus regain some control. The aim of the study was evaluate the effect of an educational program based on coping strategies enhancement (CSE) on the dimensions of auditory hallucinations as a psychotic symptoms . The study sample consisted of 50 Psychiatric inpatients having auditory hallucinations, able to communicate relevantly and who are hospitalized at Tanta Mental Health Hospital that is affiliated to the Ministry of Health and Population . A quasi-experimental design was utilized. Three tools were used for data collection: Socio-demographic and Clinical data sheet, Auditory Hallucination Rating Scale used to measure various dimensions of hallucination and a Structured interview schedule of self management of auditory hallucinations . The results revealed that there was a statistically significant improvement between mean score of hallucination and total coping score before implementation of the program, immediately and after one month of implementation. The study concluded : A marked decrease in the allover damnation of auditory hallucination of the studied patients as the result of receiving an educational program about enhancing different coping strategies to cope with auditory hallucinations . Recommended: develop and implement educational programs for nurses about auditory hallucinations and coping strategies to deal with it .

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