Recovery in schizophrenia: Perspectives from psychiatrists in the Philippines.

Michael P Sionzon; Chelseah Denise H Torres; Carl Abelardo T Antonio; Carlo Eugenio V Banaag; Ma Lourdes Rosanna E de Guzman; Monina Garduñ; O-cruz; Mariano S Hembra; Benita Sta Ana-ponio; Jr Edgardo Juan L Tolentino; Jessa Joy C Malipot; Dorothy Jean N Ortega; Ma Sophia Graciela L Reyes; Angelica Beth T Sia; Charlene J Tinaja; Patrick Joseph Aldea; Erwin G Benedicto

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Recovery in schizophrenia: Perspectives from psychiatrists in the Philippines.

Author: Michael P. Sionzon ¹ ; Chelseah Denise H. Torres ² ; Carl Abelardo T. Antonio ^{3
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4} ; Carlo Eugenio V. Banaag ⁵ ; Ma. Lourdes Rosanna E. de Guzman ¹ ; Monina Garduño-Cruz ⁶ ; Mariano S. Hembra ⁷ ; Benita Sta. Ana-Ponio ⁸ ; Edgardo Juan L. Tolentino, Jr. ⁹ ; Jessa Joy C. Malipot ² ; Dorothy Jean N. Ortega ² ; Ma. Sophia Graciela L. Reyes ² ; Angelica Beth T. Sia ² ; Charlene J. Tinaja ² ; Patrick Joseph Aldea ¹⁰ ; Erwin G. Benedicto ¹⁰
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1. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Philippine General Hospital and College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
2. College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
3. Department of Health Policy and Administration, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila, Philippines
4. Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hongkong
5. Department of Internal Medicine, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Quezon City, Philippines
6. Department of Psychiatry, St. Lukes Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
7. Don Jose Monfort Medical Center Extension Hospital, Iloilo, Philippines
8. Metro Psychiatry Inc., Pasig City, Philippines
9. Department of Neuropsychiatry, Makati Medical Center, Makati City, Philippines
10. Johnson and Johnson (Philippines), Inc., Paranaque City, Philippines
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: mental health recovery; mini-FROGS; Subjective Well-being Under Neuroleptics (SWN);
MeSH: Schizophrenia; Philippines
From: Journal of the Philippine Medical Association 2019;97(2):52-60
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract: BACKGROUND:A reliable and socially validated definition of recovery in schizophrenia is essential to decrease stigma associated with the illness. This study aimed to define recovery in schizophrenia in the Philippine context, determine its specific elements, and describe methods of assessment in clinical practice.
METHODS:We invited a group of purposively selected Filipino psychiatrists to participate in six simultaneous roundtable discussions to gather their opinions and perspectives on recovery in schizophrenia. Transcripts of the discussions were then subjected to framework analysis.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Most Filipino psychiatrists were of the considered opinion that recovery in schizophrenia is possible, and their vision of a recovered patient resembles a combination of psychological and medical models. The mini-FROGS tool was deemed generally applicable in the Philippine setting except for self-esteem and sense of independence primarily because it is difficult to evaluate. The SWN was received with mixed reactions among the psychiatrists. Spirituality as an element of recovery and the family-oriented culture of the Filipinos were emphasized as important considerations in assessing patients. Other suggestions were given to tailor-fit these tools to the Philippine context.
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