Effects of psycho-scene-drama on empathic ability of patients with chronic schizophrenia

ObjectiveThe purpose of the current study was to determine the effects of psycho-scene drama on the empathic ability of patients with chronic schizophrenia.MethodsOne hundred sixteen in-patients with chronic schizophrenia were randomly divided into study and control groups (n=58 cases each). The original anti-psychotic drugs were not changed in either group. In the study group, the therapy was combined with psychological scene drama with a treatment course of 3 months. Before and after treatment, the interpersonal reaction index scale (Chinese version [IRI-C]), negative syndrome scale (SANS), social function assessment scale for patients with mental diseases (SSPI), Rosenberg self-esteem scale (SES), the emotional-social loneliness inventory (ESLI), and the Texas social behavior inventory (TSBI) were utilized for measurements.ResultsA comparison of the IRI-C total, PT, FS, and EC factor scores before and after treatment in the study group was significantly different (P0.05). A comparison of the IRI-C total score and each factor score before and after treatment in the control group was not significantly different (P>0.05). A comparison of the IRI-C total, PT, and EC factor scores between the study and control groups after treatment was significantly different (P