Jyothilekshmi, P (2011) A study to Assess the Effectiveness of Psychoeducation Programme on Knowledge of Schizophrenia among Caregivers of the patients with Schizophrenia, in a Selected Hospital, Coimbatore. Masters thesis, K.G. College of Nursing, Coimbatore.
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Abstract
Schizophrenia is a chronic debilitating mental illness. It is characterized by longer duration of the illness and a deterioration of the social capacities. This disease affects both men and women with equal frequency. The family is composed of persons joined together by bends of marriage, blood or adoption or separately and interact with each other their roles are husband, wife, mother, father, son, daughter, brother and sister. The family members form the basic unit of our society. It is the social institution, which has the most marked effect on its members. The basic unit strongly influences the development of individual’s behaviour, thought & feelings. So the psycho education to family members help to improve the knowledge of family members on schizophrenia and this will lead to a better care of schizophrenia patients. OBJECTIVES: 1. To assess the knowledge on schizophrenia among care givers of the patients with schizophrenia. 2. To administer psycho education programme on schizophrenia among caregivers of the patients with schizophrenia. 3. To reassess the knowledge on schizophrenia among caregivers of the patients with schizophrenia. 4. To associate the findings with selected demographic variables. The main focus of the study was to evaluate the level of knowledge among caregivers of schizophrenia patients. The conceptual frame work developed for the study was based on King’s goal attainment theory. An extensive review of literature, professional experience and expert’s guidance helped the investigator to design the methodology. This study was conducted in Vazhikatti Mental Health and Research Institute, Peelamedu, Coimbatore. The population of the study were considered as caregivers of schizophrenia patients’ age group between 20-60 years. Convenience sampling technique was selected; one group pre-test and post-test design was used. The data was collected by using structured questionnaire for knowledge in various aspects of schizophrenia. The questionnaire included 5 questions regarding general information, 2 questions related to causes, 2 questions related to signs and symptoms, 1questions related to prevention, 7 questions related to treatment, 2 questions related to prognosis, and 1 question related to home care. The pilot study was conducted with 10 samples in K.G Hospital, Coimbatore. The pilot study, established the practicability and feasibility hence, the investigator proceeded for the main study. The main study was conducted at Vazhikatti Mental Health and Research Institute, Peelamedu, Coimbatore. Post test was conducted on 7th day after education by using the same questionnaire to find the effectiveness of psycho education programme regarding schizophrenia. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used for comparison and association of pre-test and post test values of psycho education programme schizophrenia. Association was found by using chi-square test. The pre test knowledge result showed that there was an association between the type of family and length of stay with patient and no association between age, education, occupation, income, and marital status. The paired ‘t’ test was used to analyse the effectiveness of psycho education on knowledge of schizophrenia among caregivers of the patients with schizophrenia. It was found that ‘t’ value was statistically significant at 5% level. This shows that psycho education programme was effective. RECOMMENDATIONS: The study recommends the following for future research; ❖ A similar study can be undertaken for a large sample in different settings. ❖ A comparative study can be conducted among the staff nurses within the organisation. ❖ A similar study can be conducted among caregivers at different settings. ❖ A similar study conducted among nursing students.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Additional Information: | Reg.No: 30096443 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Psychoeducation Programme, Knowledge, Schizophrenia, Caregivers, Patients, Coimbatore. |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Psychiatric Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Ramakrishnan J |
| Date Deposited: | 20 Dec 2017 06:45 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Aug 2020 12:59 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/4541 |
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