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NCT Number: NCT07365982

Effect of Psychoeducation -Based Motivational Interviewing on Knowledge and Hope in Schizophrenia

This study aimed to examine the effect of a psychoeducation-based motivational interviewing intervention on schizophrenia-related knowledge and hope levels among patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. The study employed a randomized controlled experimental design with pre-test, post-test, and one-month follow-up measurements. Participants were recruited from a community mental health center and assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group participated in a structured psychoeducation-based motivational interviewing program consisting of one preparatory session followed by five main sessions, while the control group continued to receive routine community mental health services. Knowledge about schizophrenia and hope levels were assessed using validated measurement tools.

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Key information

Conditions

Schizophrenia Mental Disorders Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Zeytinburnu Community Mental Health Center (TRSM)

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The present study aimed to examine the effect of a psychoeducation-based motivational interviewing intervention on schizophrenia-related knowledge and hope levels among patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. The study was conducted using a randomized controlled experimental design with pre-test, post-test, and one-month follow-up measurements.

A total of 44 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia were included in the study, with 21 participants assigned to the intervention group and 23 to the control group. The study was carried out with individuals followed at a community mental health center between January and June 2025.

Participants in the intervention group received a structured psychoeducation-based motivational interviewing program consisting of one preparatory session followed by five main sessions. The sessions were conducted at least once per week, and each session lasted approximately 60 to 90 minutes. Throughout the study period, the control group continued to receive routine community mental health services.

Data were collected using a Demographic Information Form, the Schizophrenia Knowledge Level Scale, and the Schizophrenia Hope Scale. Changes in knowledge and hope levels were evaluated across measurement points.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Volunteered to participate in the study and provided informed consent
  • Aged between 18 and 65 years
  • Literate
  • Diagnosed with schizophrenia according to DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
  • In remission phase (not in an acute exacerbation period)

Exclusion criteria

  • Presence of severe intellectual disability as documented in hospital records
  • Diagnosis of dementia and/or other organic mental disorders
  • Currently in an acute exacerbation phase
  • Discontinuation of intervention sessions or failure to complete assessment forms

Treatment and study plan

Psychoeducation-Based Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral

A structured psychoeducation-based motivational interviewing program delivered in weekly sessions lasting approximately 60-90 minutes, consisting of one preparatory session followed by five main sessions.

Primary outcomes

  1. Schizophrenia Knowledge Level

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-test) prior to the intervention, immediately after completion of the final intervention session (post-test), and 1 month after completion of the intervention (follow-up assessment).

    Change in schizophrenia-related knowledge level assessed using the Schizophrenia Knowledge Level Scale. The scale consists of multiple-choice items assessing knowledge about schizophrenia, with total scores ranging from 0 to 25. Higher scores indicate greater knowledge about schizophrenia.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Schizophrenia Hope Level

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-test) prior to the intervention, immediately after completion of the final intervention session (post-test), and 1 month after completion of the intervention (follow-up assessment).

    Change in hope level assessed using the Schizophrenia Hope Scale. The scale is a Likert-type measure with total scores ranging from 0 to 18. Higher scores indicate higher levels of hope.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Büşra Taşkıner

Other

Registry information

Official study title

THE EFFECT OF PSYCHOEDUCATION-BASED MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING ON KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SCHIZOPHRENIA AND HOPE LEVELS IN PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jan 26, 2026
Registry last updated
Jan 26, 2026

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