The effects of contactless Dohsa-hou on outpatients with schizophrenia during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Dohsa-hou therapists assist clients through physical contact, however, this is not advisable during the coronavirus pandemic; instead, contactless safer and more secure. In study, we examined possibilities of applying for outpatients with schizophrenia as a self-care method its effects on them. We administered program 7 times 8 in psychiatric rehabilitation center. Thereafter, they underwent voluntary implementation period two to three weeks at home. The results suggested that improved self-existence mind body (d = 0.83) notably, slightly sense independence 0.49), balance 0.21), irritability anger 0.23), well-being 0.39), third-party evaluation 0.29). Therefore, study showed can stabilize mental state, even when conducted under self-restraint pandemic. This may provide helpful information implementing amid