Development of Video Assisted Teaching Module (VATM): For primary caregivers� on Home Care of Schizophrenic Patient (original) (raw)

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ABSTRACT: Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder and caregivers’ role plays vital in all aspects of concern. When they gain knowledge, positive attitude and skill in taking care, can prevent the relapse of the patient and prevent distress of the caregivers. Innovative educational programs can make a valuable contribution. Videotapes can be effective teaching tools for patients and caregivers by facilitating knowledge acquisition, reducing anxiety, improving coping skills, and enhancing self care behaviors. They are valuable resources for assistance in educating patients and caregivers in today's changing health care environment. They incorporate visual and auditory information into a teaching modality that is often easy for individuals to understand and retain. This paper attempts to explain the development process of VATM. The development of a new and promising resource (VATM) for primary caregivers on home care of schizophrenic patients is detailed in this article. This pa...

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