Motivational interviewing for loved ones: Randomized controlled trial of brief training for first episode psychosis caregivers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research shows that family involvement in psychosis treatment leads to better patient outcomes. Interventions that involve and counsel family members may improve patient outcomes by addressing barriers to treatment adherence and lowering family expressed emotion, thereby creating a less stressful and more supportive home environment. Learning to use motivational interviewing communication skills may help caregivers to decrease conflict and expressed emotion and improve treatment adherence.

Methods

The current study is a pilot randomized controlled trial testing the impact of "Motivational Interviewing for Loved Ones" (MILO), a brief five-hour psychoeducational intervention for caregivers, in a sample of family members of individuals with early course psychosis (N 

SUBMITTER: Kline ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10593126 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature