Schizophrenia Schizofrenie Psychotic disorders Psychotische stoornissen Social contact Sociaal contact Loneliness Eenzaamheid Social skills Sociale vaardigheden Functioning Functioneren Self esteem Zelfvertrouwen
Conditions
Interventions
In the HY project, peers will meet in their own environment (i.e. at home) and have dinner with each other. A guided peer support method will be conducted during dinner. Participants have the opportun
Sponsors
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: A diagnosis in the psychotic spectrum according to DSM-IV TR criteria (295.xx, 297.1, 298,80, 298.90). Age: between 18-65.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Substance dependence (not substance abuse) of alcohol or other drugs in such a way that it will prohibit participation in peer groups. Frequent participation in dinners at home with peers and with personal contribution (i.e. cooking). Insufficient command of the Dutch language. Unsuitable according to a patients’ clinician. For example: florid psychotic episode or group disturbing behaviour.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main outcome will be social contact measured with daily evaluations. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are personal recovery, self-esteem, loneliness, self-stigma, QOL, (social) functioning and psychopathology. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactJelle Sjoerd Vogel
Lentis Psychiatric Institute
Outcome results
None listed