Patterns used by Schizophrenic Patients to Cope with Auditory Hallucination

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Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University

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Background: Many patients with psychotic disorders experience persistent auditory hallucinations despite rigorous pharmacological treatment. Aim: This study was to assess patterns used by schizophrenic patients to cope with auditory hallucination Methods: Analytical descriptive research design was utilized for the current study.The study was carried out at National Centered for Mental Health - Fhais Hospital - Jordan. Which affiliated to the Ministry of Health at Jordan Governorate. A convenient sample of 55 patients from pervious mentioned setting. Two tools were utilized to collect data for this study(Coping with auditory hallucinations. socio-demographic and clinical data interview schedule). Results: The results revealed that, the acceptance of the voices cognitive strategy which was significantly associated with the employment status of patients. Also the behavioral coping strategies, it was found that, performing home tasks or hobbies was significantly related to sex. Also marital status was significantly associated with walking, standing or setting strategy and whispering strategy. In addition, praying or doing other religious activities strategy was significantly related to educational level. Conclusion and Recommendation: The study concluded that Jordan Schizophrenic Patients used several coping strategies to take care of auditory hallucinations. There were many significant correlations between coping strategies and socio- demographic and/ or clinical characteristics. Thus, the study recommended continuing learning program for nurses in the form of workshops, conferences and review update to help schizophrenic patients cope successfully with auditory hallucinations.

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