Health Access Journal
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): Vol. 3 No.3 (October, 2026)

Hallucination Levels in Schizophrenia After Perceptual Stimulation Group Activity Therapy

Leni Eka Sefia (Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang)
Mujito Mujito (Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang)
Kissa Bahari (Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Oct 2026

Abstract

Schizophrenia is frequently accompanied by hallucinations that disrupt functioning and quality of life. Perceptual stimulation group activity therapy is a structured nursing intervention intended to strengthen patients’ ability to recognize and manage hallucinatory experiences. This study aimed to describe post-therapy hallucination levels and analyze their relationships with selected therapy-related factors. A quantitative descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among 30 patients with schizophrenia and hallucinations at Radjiman Wediodiningrat Lawang Hospital. Participants were selected using purposive sampling. Data were obtained through structured interviews, observations, and questionnaires assessing hallucination levels, social support, interaction quality, therapy environment, knowledge, and participation. Descriptive statistics and Spearman’s rank correlation were used for analysis. After therapy, 17 participants (56.7%) had mild hallucinations and 13 (43.3%) had moderate hallucinations. Social support was inversely associated with hallucination level, whereas patient knowledge showed a positive association. Interaction quality, therapy environment, and participation were not significantly associated with hallucination level. Perceptual stimulation group activity therapy was followed predominantly by mild hallucination levels, with social support and patient knowledge emerging as relevant correlates of hallucination management.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

HAJ

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Subject

Dentistry Environmental Science Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing

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The scope of this journal includes studies that intend to examine and understand health care and health policies. Health Access Journal publishes of articles on research, literature review, book review, commentary, opinion, scientific news and letter to editor in the areas of health science and ...