Family Intervention for Chronic Schizophrenic Outpatients in Countryside
- VernacularTitle:家庭干预对农村慢性精神分裂症患者社会功能的影响
- Author:
Guoyou LIU
;
Xiaobing ZHANG
;
Junwei SONG
;
Yingqiang XIANG
;
Wenjia ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
schizophrenia, rehabilitation, social function, countryside
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2008;14(3):274-275
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the effects of family intervenes on the social function of chronic schizophrenic outpatients in countryside.Methods 150 chronic schizophrenic patient were divided into the intervention group(75 cases)and the control group(75 cases).The intervention group accepted comprehensive family intervention education by the professional,while the control group only accepted the medical intervention.They were assessed with Social Disability Screening Schedule(SDSS),Scale for Assessment of Positive Symptoms(SAPS),Scale for Assessment of Negative Symptoms(SANS),Morningside Rehabilitation Stats Scale(MRSS)before,1 year,2 years and 3 years after intervention.Results The scores of SANS and MRSS improved in the intervention group compared with that of the control group(P<0.001),as well as the ability of self-care,family,responsibility,vocation of SDSS(P<0.05).Conclusion The family intervenes may improve the negative symptom and some social ability of chronic schizophrenic outpatients in countryside.
