Podcast-driven insights into Charles Bonnet Syndrome: Impact on self-management strategies and communication.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study compared the effectiveness of two educational podcasts on behavioural responses to Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) hallucinations. One podcast provided general information and management strategies, while the other included the same content but also encouraged participants to actively interact with their hallucinations (e.g. by touching them).

Methods

In this double-masked, two-arm randomised comparative study, participants were recruited through charities and social media. All participants completed a baseline survey assessing hallucination frequency and severity. They were then randomised to receive either the education podcast or the interaction podcast. Approximately three weeks after listening, participants completed a follow-up survey. The primary outc

SUBMITTER: Higgins BE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12627372 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature