Evaluation of the Individual Early Psychoeducation Program for Schizophrenic Disorders in Inpatients

Evaluation of the Individual Early Psychoeducation Program for Schizophrenic Disorders in Inpatients: A Randomized, Multicenter Trial

Schizophrenia affects about 0.7% of the population. Poor insight, which is common in this disease, linked to poor drug compliance is leads to rehospitalisation with major impact on quality of life. Indeed, many patients relapse with exacerbation of symptoms.

Psychoeducation can improve therapeutic alliance and medication compliance.

In this context, an individual psycho-education program (PEPITS) has been developed. PEPITS carried out by nurses during the initial stages of hospitalisation.

The hypothesis is that PEPITS program will decrease relapse and improve the compliance and insight and and so the quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age between 18 and 65 years

• Patient with a diagnosed and reported schizophrenic disorder announced :

  • Schizophrenia
  • Schizoaffective disorder

• Or a diagnosed and reported Delusional Disorder

• Express written consent by the participant after receiving information about the study

• Be able to communicate verbally

• Participant affiliated to a social security scheme

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant or breastfeeding woman
• Patient who does not speak French
• Participation in a psycho-education group in the last 2 years
• Patient under legal protection or guardianship