Social Isolation,social skill tr Implementation of Social Skills Training Therapy for Socially Isolated Patients at Tampan Mental Hospital, Pekanbaru City

Implementation of Social Skills Training Therapy for Socially Isolated Patients at Tampan Mental Hospital, Pekanbaru City

Abstract

Social isolation is one of the most common symptoms experienced by schizophrenia patients. Social skill training therapy is believed to improve communication and social skills. This application aims to determine the effectiveness of social skill training therapy in improving social interactions in patients at Tampan Mental Hospital, Pekanbaru City. The method used is a case study with Indonesian nursing outcome standards (SIKI) in two social isolation patients. The therapy was given for 5 consecutive days with a duration of 15-20 minutes per session. The instrument used was an assessment format. The results of the application showed a significant increase in signs and symptoms of social isolation. Patients 1 and 2 social engagement with the criteria of interaction interest outcome 4 (quite increased), depressed/sad affect 5 (decreased), withdrawn behavior 5 (decreased), social verbalization 5 (increased). The conclusion of this researcher is that social skill training therapy in improving social communication, so it can be used as a non-pharmacological intervention in nursing care

Keyword: Social Isolation,social skill training