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Purpose: This study was planned to determine the difficulties in daily living activities and participation of schizophrenics and the effects of client centered activity based occupational therapy interventions. Material and Methods: Nine schizophrenics according to DSM-V-TR from Dışkapı Community Mental Health Center were participated in the study. Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) was used for determining of activity performance problems and World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHO DAS II) was used for assessing the participation to daily living activities. Results: It is determined that bathing is the most difficult activity for schizophrenics according to COPM. The significant improvement of individuals’ activity performance, performance satisfaction and participation were found (p<,05). Discussion: Client-centered and activity based occupational therapy interventions are increased the independency and participation of the schizophrenics. It was implied that this study will contribute the increasing of schizophrenics’ participation in rehabilitation process with client centered and activity based occupational therapy interventions

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