Connaughton, Jennifer

Drysdale, Emma

MacPherson, Gary

Martin, Colin

Ramm, Mark

Steel, Alan

Tulloch, Lindsay

Walker, Helen

Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology

A psycho-education programme for people with psychosis has beendelivered across forensic services for years. A multi-site randomisedcontrolled trial was carried out over a three and a half year period, toreview the effectiveness of the programme. A range of psychometricinstruments were used to measure the following: insight; knowledge ofpsychosis; general mental health, including depression, quality of life, and social behaviour. Results from (n = 81) indicate a significant improvement in knowledge and empathy. An improvement was also noted in the measures of insight, mental health, and quality of life, although they did not reach significance. In conclusion, psycho-education has a place in forensic clinical practice. It is recommended that psycho-education programmes are used across the forensic network as part of a package of care, to improve the patient experience and reduce the likelihood of re-offending

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A randomised controlled trial to explore insight into psychosis:Effects of a psycho-education programme on insight in a forensic population

Helen Walker

Lindsay Tulloch

Mark Ramm

Emma Drysdale

Alan Steel

Colin Martin

Gary MacPherson

Jennifer Connaughton

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A randomised controlled trial to explore insight into psychosis; effects of a psycho-education programme on insight in a forensic population

A randomised controlled trial to explore insight into psychosis:Effects of a psycho-education programme on insight in a forensic population

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