Abstract

Auditory hallucinations are a major symptom experienced by clients with mental disorders, particularly schizophrenia, which can interfere with daily functioning and decrease quality of life. Relapse prevention skill education is a non-pharmacological intervention aimed at improving the ability of clients and their families to recognize early warning signs and manage hallucinations independently. This study was conducted in the working area of Ohoijang Watdek Health Center, involving 25 clients with auditory hallucinations. The educational intervention was carried out over five days, covering materials such as understanding hallucinations, applying SP1–SP4 techniques, improving medication adherence, and encouraging active family involvement in care.The results showed significant improvements in several aspects. Clients’ understanding of hallucinations increased from 30% to 80%, the ability to apply relapse prevention techniques rose from 20% to 70%, and medication adherence improved from 40% to 60%. Additionally, hallucination symptoms decreased in 70% of clients, and the need for assistance dropped from 70% to 30%. Overall, 80% of clients demonstrated comprehensive knowledge improvement after participating in the educational program.These findings indicate that relapse prevention skill education is effective in enhancing client independence and strengthening the role of families in care. Therefore, this intervention is highly recommended for sustainable implementation in community mental health nursing practice to prevent relapse and improve the quality of life of individuals with schizophrenia.