Positive psychology interventions to improve well-being and symptoms in people on the schizophrenia spectrum: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Autor: Rodrigo C. Marques, Camila Novaes de Santana, Isabela de F. Pina, Túlio F.R. de Oliveira, Catarina de Moraes Braga, Leonardo Machado
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry, Vol 43, Iss 4, Pp 430-437 (2020)
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry v.43 n.4 2021
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry (São Paulo. 1999. Online)
Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria (ABP)
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Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry, Volume: 43, Issue: 4, Pages: 430-437, Published: 18 DEC 2020
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry, Issue: ahead, Published: 18 DEC 2020
Popis: Objective: Positive psychology interventions (PPIs) incorporate principles of personal strengths with the view that mental health recovery transcends symptom relief. Severe psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia, may benefit from such interventions. This study aims to gather the current evidence on the impact of PPIs on increasing well-being in patients on the schizophrenia spectrum and assess reductions in negative or positive symptoms. Methods: A systematic review of PPI studies with schizophrenia-spectrum patients was carried out following PRISMA recommendations. The PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and Scopus databases were searched for relevant publications in order to understand the possible effects of these interventions on well-being measures and psychotic symptoms in this population. Results: Nine studies (four controlled) were included. Meta-analysis of the controlled studies showed a significant effect (p = 0.04) for improvement of well-being (Z = 2.01). Overall, the reviewed evidence suggests well-being improvement. The effect on reduction of negative symptoms was unclear. Conclusion: Used as an adjunctive therapy, PPIs appear to be a promising resource for patients on the schizophrenia spectrum, with possible effects on well-being and symptom reduction.
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