[Leisure-time activity for patients with a psychotic disorder: audiobooks as a useful alternative to reading]. / Vrijetijdsbesteding voor patiënten met een psychotische stoornis: haalbaarheidsstudie naar gebruik van audioboeken.

BACKGROUND: Psychotic disorders are frequently associated with reduced concentration. As a result, reading often becomes impossible for patients with a psychotic disorder. AIM: To ascertain whether audiobooks can take the place of reading as a leisure activity for patients with a psychotic disorder. METHOD: 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. CONCLUSION: When reading becomes impossible for patients with a psychotic disorder, audiobooks could be a useful alternative.