Effects of Sensory Stimulation and Remotivation on Schizophrenic Persons

摘要

The study was undertaken to assess change in schizoprenic persons following 9 weeks of sensory stimulation and remotivation. Topics chosen for remotivation were planned to involve as many sensory modalities as possible. Participants were evaluated using the NOISE - 30 scale which revealed significant increases in personal neatness, positive factors and total assets. A significant decrease was revealed in manifest psychosis. This study took place on one ward, so the findings cannot be generalized for all psychiatric wards. Nevertheless, pending further study some conclusions can be drawn that have some implications for the improvement of nursing practice. Sensory stimulation and remotivation will: (1) Increase personal neatness by providing the social climate for increased self-worth. (2) Decrease manifest psychosis through improved preception. (3) Increase social interest and social competence through stimulus and verbal means. (4) Improve the total assets through sensations which have relevance for self-actualization.