Effects of a mental fitness positive psychology intervention program on inpatients with schizophrenia in South Korea: A feasibility study

Abstract

Purpose This study investigated the effects of a mental fitness positive psychology intervention program on the self-esteem and interpersonal relationship ability of inpatients with schizophrenia. Design and Methods A pretest-posttest nonequivalent control group quasi-experimental design was used. Participants (N = 60) completed scales measuring self-esteem and interpersonal relationship ability. Findings The program effectively improved participants' self-esteem and interpersonal relationship ability. Practice Implications Psychiatric nurses can use this program as a nursing intervention to enhance the self-esteem and interpersonal skills of inpatients with schizophrenia in mental health facilities.