Assessment on Effectiveness of Free Drug Supplied to Poverty Schizophrenics in Beijing Mentougou District
- VernacularTitle:北京市门头沟区向贫困精神分裂症患者免费供药效果评价
- Author:
Xianguo BI
;
Yan WANG
;
Jingcheng YE
;
Xiuxia ZHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
schizophrenia, free drug supply, effectiveness evaluation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2009;15(4):376-377
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To assess the effectiveness of free distributing antipsychotics to the poverty schizophrenics.Methods 116 non-acute poverty schizophrenics were given free antipsychotics and their status were evaluated by Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) before and after administration of antipsychotics.Results The BPRS scores of schizophrenics decreased linearly with time （ P<0.05） during 4 months follow-up study.Conclusion Poverty schizophrenics acquire good therapeutic efficacy after accepting free antipsychotics, and the government should provide the poverty mental disorder patients with related policy and fund support.
