Mobile After-Care Support Intervention for Patients With Schizophrenia Following Hospitalization (MACS)
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Psychotic Disorders
- Sponsor
- Butler Hospital
- Enrollment
- 10
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study examines the feasibility and acceptability of a mobile device-delivered app, called Mobile After-Care Support (MACS), to improve patients' coping and treatment adherence following a hospitalization related to their psychotic-spectrum disorder.
Detailed Description
In the open trial, all participants will receive a study-developed app to be used on a mobile phone. This app will support the use of healthy coping skills post-hospitalization, as well as help participants adhere to their discharge treatment plan. This phase is intended to inform the feasibility and acceptability of the app in preparation for a future randomized controlled trial.
Investigators
Brandon Gaudiano
Research Psychologist
Butler Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Currently hospitalized
- •DSM-5 criteria for psychotic disorder (schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder)
- •18 years or older
- •Prescribed oral antipsychotic medication upon discharge
- •Ability to speak and read English
Exclusion Criteria
- •Alcohol/drug use disorders at moderate or severe level
- •Planned discharge to supervised living setting or participation in formal outpatient adherence programs (e.g., medication packaging)
- •Pregnancy or other medical condition (e.g., dementia) contraindicating use of antipsychotic medications.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)
Time Frame: 1 month
The Client Satisfaction Questionnaire is a self-report measure of patient satisfaction with treatment. The total score will be used and ranges from 8 to 32 with increased scores indicating greater satisfaction with treatment.
Secondary Outcomes
- Brief Adherence Rating Scale (BARS)(1 month)
- Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS)(1 month)
- Maastricht Assessment of Coping Strategies (MACS)(1 month)