Effectiveness of Shared Decision-Making Training Program in People With Schizophrenia in South Korea.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the effects of shared decision-making (SDM) training program on self-esteem, problem-solving ability, and quality of life in people with schizophrenia.

DESIGN AND METHODS: A quasi-experiment with a nonequivalent control group pre-posttest design was conducted. The self-esteem scale, the problem-solving ability scale, and the WHOQOL Scale were used.

FINDINGS: The SDM training program was effective in improving their self-esteem, problem-solving ability, and quality of life in people with schizophrenia.

PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The SDM training program can be used in various mental health fields such as hospitals, mental health centers, and rehabilitation facilities.