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Occupational Self Analysis in People with a Serious Mental Illness.

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Intervention
Control Condition
Registration Number
NCT06695975
Lead Sponsor
University of Malaga
Brief Summary

In this study we test the efectiveness of an intervention called 'Occupational sefl-analysys' where particiapants are taught to analyze what activities they do and why do they choose those activities. Also they are encouage to reflect about those occupations that don't do but will like to. In case they want to , they can make changes in their occupational routines. After he program we assessed the improvements in life satisfaction, participation in meaningful activities, perception of balance and occupational satisfaction,

Detailed Description

The appearance of a mental disorder forces the person to modify their occupational choices and participation, due, among other aspects, to the continuous presence of symptoms and relapses. 'Occupational self-analysis' programs are based on increasing occupational awareness to promote changes in meaningful occupational participation. The objective of this study was to test the effectiveness of the 'Occupational self-analysis' program in people with Serious Mental Disorder specially on life satisfaction, participation in meaningful activities, perception of balance and occupational satisfaction, compared to the standard intervention received in a Therapeutic Community of Mental Health.

The program was implemented for 4 months, twice a week, while the control group received the standard treatment.

Ten people participated in the 'Occupational self-analysis' program. Results show that participants improved their perception of occupational balance and occupational satisfaction, as well as increasing their participation in meaningful activities.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
18
Inclusion Criteria
  • Having a serious mental illness
  • Living in the Therapeutic Community or attend the device's day program.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Havin Acute psychopathology
  • Diagnosis of cognitive impairment
  • Dependence or abuse of toxic substances

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Satisfaction with Life ScaleFrom enrollment to the end of treatment at 16 weeks

It is a self-administered questionnaire that consists of 5 items. It measures the subjective criterion of life satisfaction, with multiple response alternatives ranging between 5 (strongly agree) and 1 (strongly disagree). The score ranges between 5 and 25. The reliability index calculated for the Cronbach's alpha scale indicates that the scale had acceptable internal consistency

Occupational Balance QuestionnaireFrom enrollment to the end of treatment at 16 weeks

It consists of a brief self-report questionnaire with 13 items that measure occupational balance. The person has to rate the degree of agreement with each of the statements presented. A 6-point ordinal scale is used ranging from 0 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Thus, the maximum score that can be obtained is 65 points by adding the points for each item which means the greater the occupational balance. The scale, in its Spanish version, has adequate psychometric properties.

Engagement in Meaningful Activities ScaleFrom enrollment to the end of treatment at 16 weeks

Is the adaptation to the Spanish context of the "Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey" (EMAS) (Goldberg et al., 2002) , it is a self-report, it consists of 12 items, developed specifically for people with SMI. Measures the degree of participation in meaningful activities. Items are answered using a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (never) to 4 (always). The score is obtained by the sum of the responses to the 12 items, which ranges from 12-48.

Satisfaction with Daily Occupation - Occupational Balance (SODEO)From enrollment to the end of treatment at 16 weeks

It is an instrument based on an interview that consists of 13 items organized under 4 areas: Productivity, Leisure or free time, Housework and Self-care. Evaluates: The number of activities in which the person participates daily, the score can range between 0 and 13. The occupational satisfaction derived from participating in this activity, the participant rates each item ranging from 1 (extremely dissatisfied) to 7 (extremely dissatisfied). satisfied). The satisfaction score can range between 13 and 91. And the perceived occupational balance within each area in terms of doing very little (-2), little (-1), neither much nor little (0), a lot (1) or too much (2). The score range is between -8 and 8.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Comunidad Terapeutica de salud mental Valme

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Dos Hermanas, Sevilla, Spain

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