Abstract
Background
In recent years, more and more attention has been paid to the exploration of non-drug treatment for schizophrenia. Among them, color therapy, as a new treatment method, shows a positive impact on the possible treatment of schizophrenia. Color therapy uses the psychological effect of color on emotion and behavior to improve patients’ mental health by triggering emotional response and regulating behavior. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of color therapy on cognitive function of schizophrenic patients in fashion design. By examining the influence of specific color matching in clothing, we hope to provide more scientific basis for the role of environmental stimulation in mental health management and rehabilitation.
Methods
120 patients diagnosed as schizophrenia were included in the study, and were randomly assigned to the control group or the experimental group. The control group received routine mental health care, including medication, psychosocial intervention and regular medical monitoring. The experimental group received routine nursing care and additionally introduced color therapy. Participants in the experimental group were provided with a set of specially designed colorful clothes, and the color selection of these clothes was based on the color psychology principle that was proved in previous studies to stimulate positive emotions and alleviate anxiety. The cognitive function of the two groups was evaluated by using the MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB), including the tests of attention, memory and executive function. Data were collected at baseline, immediately after intervention and three months later.
Results
The experiment showed that the cognitive function of the experimental group was significantly improved compared with the control group (P<0.05). In the experimental group, the attention (P<0.05) and working memory (P<0.05) were significantly improved. This improvement was maintained during the three-month follow-up, indicating the lasting effect of color therapy intervention. Visual scanning path analysis shows that compared with the control group, the patients in the experimental group are more focused and efficient in visual attention mode. The specific results are shown in Table 1.
Discussion
The results show that the color therapy applied in fashion design can significantly improve the cognitive function of schizophrenic patients. The use of specific colors in clothing may provide a non-invasive and cost-effective way to improve cognitive performance. The results support the integration of color therapy into the treatment plan of schizophrenia, which may supplement traditional drug and psychological intervention. Future research should explore the long-term effect of color therapy and its influence on all aspects of schizophrenia, including emotional symptoms and social functions.
Funding
No. 18YJC760091; No. 22BGL067; No. 23FYSB011.
