The Effect of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-Based Psychoeducation on Medication Adherence and Aggression in Individuals Diagnosed With Schizophrenia: An Experimental Study.

The study was quasi-experimental, not randomized, and groups were assigned by location, which introduces selection bias. Baseline differences were found in aggression scores between the groups, potentially confounding the results. Outcomes relied entirely on self-reported measures, which may be subject to recall bias or social desirability bias, particularly regarding aggression. The study was conducted in Turkey, so cultural factors may influence the applicability of the psychoeducation content. Dropouts and exclusions occurred in the experimental group, reducing the sample size.

The authors declared no conflicts of interest, and the study was not funded by any institution.

Do not assume this proves CBT is superior to other adherence strategies or that it works for acute psychosis. The study included stable outpatients, used self-reported measures, and had baseline group differences, so the observed effects may not generalize to all patients with schizophrenia.