[Leisure-time activity for patients with a psychotic disorder: audiobooks as a useful alternative to reading].
BACKGROUND
Psychotic disorders are frequently associated with reduced concentration. As a result, reading often becomes impossible for patients with a psychotic disorder.


OBJECTIVE
To ascertain whether audiobooks can take the place of reading as a leisure activity for patients with a psychotic disorder.


METHODS
In a feasibility study we investigated whether patients suffering from a psychotic disorder found listening to audiobooks an enjoyable alternative to reading.


RESULTS
Fifteen out of 20 participants found listening to audiobooks to be a positive experience.


CONCLUSIONS
When reading becomes impossible for patients with a psychotic disorder, audiobooks could be a useful alternative.
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Herpers
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Rasing
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Rooijmans
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001877:Books; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D011932:Reading; D055815:Young Adult