The Effect of Social Skills Intervention on Praxis and Social Functioning in Individuals With Schizophrenia

The Effect of Activity-Focused Social Skills Intervention on Praxis and Social Functioning in Individuals With Schizophrenia

This study will be carried out with individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia who continue to community mental health. Social skills training will be applied in the study. This study will be conducted to examine the effect of social skills training on praxis and social functionality in individuals with schizophrenia.

This study will be conducted to examine the effect of social skills training on praxis and social functionality in individuals with schizophrenia. Test of Upper Limb Apraxia (TULIA) will be used for praxis assessment. Social Functioning Assessment Scale (SFAS) will be used for social functioning assessment. In this study, individuals with schizophrenia will be examined with the Model of Creativity Ability as an occupational therapy model and role playing activities will be determined according to the model. In secondary outcomes, the effect of social skills training on the symptoms of schizophrenia will be examined. therefore Scale for the Assessment of Positive Symptoms - SAPS and Scale for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms - SANS will be used in the study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being an individual with a diagnosis of schizophrenia registered with the Community Mental Health Center
• Volunteering for the study and having written consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Be under the age of 18 or over the age of 65
• Having a physical disability that limits participation in group activities