Keywords
Auditory Hallucinations
Drawing Therapy
PSYRATS
Psychiatric Nursing.
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Abstract
Background: Auditory hallucinations are one of the most common positive symptoms of schizophrenia and significantly interfere with patients’ social functioning and daily activities. In addition to pharmacological treatment, non-pharmacological interventions such as drawing therapy may serve as effective supportive approaches by providing emotional expression and cognitive distraction.
Objective: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of drawing therapy in reducing auditory hallucination symptoms in a patient with schizophrenia in the working area of UPTD Puskesmas Wabula.
Methods: A descriptive case study design was employed involving one patient diagnosed with schizophrenia experiencing active auditory hallucinations. The intervention consisted of drawing therapy conducted once daily for three consecutive days, with each session lasting 30 minutes. The severity of auditory hallucinations was assessed before and after the intervention using the Psychotic Symptom Rating Scales (PSYRATS). Data were analyzed descriptively by comparing pre- and post-intervention scores and clinical observations.
Results: The findings demonstrated a reduction in the intensity and frequency of auditory hallucinations following the intervention. The patient exhibited improved emotional stability, better concentration, decreased responsiveness to hallucinatory voices, and enhanced self-control.
Conclusion: Drawing therapy appears to be an effective complementary non-pharmacological intervention in reducing auditory hallucination symptoms in patients with schizophrenia. This intervention may be considered as supportive nursing care in community and primary healthcare settings.