Do individuals with schizophrenia and a borderline intellectual disability benefit from psychoeducational groups?

J Intellect Disabil. 2009 Dec;13(4):305-20. doi: 10.1177/1744629509353237.

Abstract

Studies on psychoeducation in schizophrenia demonstrate significant effects on rehospitalization rates, compliance and knowledge. Within the framework of the Munich COGPIP study we examined whether borderline intellectual disability in patients with schizophrenia limits the benefit from psychoeducational groups. A total of 116 inpatients with schizophrenic or schizoaffective disorders were recruited for the COGPIP study. A manualized, interactive psychoeducational programme of eight sessions (4 weeks) was initiated. Measures of knowledge, adherence and the concept of illness were completed before and after the groups. The short-term outcome of 22 participants with schizophrenia and borderline intellectual disability (IQ 70-85) was compared with the outcome of 75 participants with schizophrenia and IQ > 85. Results showed that individuals with schizophrenia and borderline intellectual disability could be successfully integrated into general psychoeducational groups. The conclusion is that borderline intellectual disability should not be an exclusion criterion for participation in such groups.

Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00646256.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy*
  • Female
  • Germany
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • Intellectual Disability / rehabilitation*
  • Intelligence
  • Male
  • Medication Adherence
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Compliance
  • Patient Education as Topic*
  • Psychotherapy, Group*
  • Schizophrenia / rehabilitation*

Associated data

  • ClinicalTrials.gov/NCT00646256