Differential therapy effects of psychoeducational psychotherapy for schizophrenic patients - results of a 2-year follow-up

“…Compared to a standard care control group, multiple family group treatment reduced both negative symptoms and the use of in-patient services [14,15] and has proved effective in both Hispanics and other ethnic groups with strong communitarian values [16]. Some studies show a reduction of caregiver burden after family intervention [17][18][19][20][21]; however, the multiple family trial by McDonell [5] failed to replicate these results, and other investigations found no improvement in coping, social support or psychological morbidity in relatives [22].…”

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Effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention for reducing burden in latin american families of patients with schizophrenia

Gutiérrez-Maldonado

Caqueo-Urízar

2007

Qual Life Res

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“…Prasko, K. Vrbova, K. Latalova, B. Mainerova Existing studies have generally shown that PEP has positive outcomes. For example, PEP was effective in reducing relapse 19,20 and improved patients' mental state, insight into their illness, and adherence to medication. Some studies, however, have suggested that it is unlikely that caregivers, particularly those of patients with a long history of illness, will change their views of patients after a short PEP intervention.…”

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Psychoeducation for Psychotic Patients

Praško¹,

Vrbová²,

Látalová³

et al. 2011

Biomed Pap Med Fac Univ Palacky Olomouc Czech Repub

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Background. Psychoeducation programs have been shown in the last two decades to significantly improve the post-hospital discharge care of individuals with schizophrenia by demonstrated effects on rehospitalization rates, compliance with medication and knowledge. The benefits of psychoeducation can be sustained for up to seven years although most studies have not shown such enduring benefit. Psychoeducation is a type of psychotherapeutic support that aims to provide broad and adequate information on psychotic disorders for both patients and their families.Method. The purpose of the group psychoeducational program at the Psychiatric clinic in Olomouc is to familiarize patients with the core of the disorder, explain the part played by pharmacotherapy, teach recognition of the warning signs of relapse, to advise on communication problems within families, and finally the training of social skills.Results. Patients perceive the program as meaningful and helpful in better understanding their lives. INTRODUCTIONSchizophrenia is a chronic psychiatric illness affecting 1% to 2% of the population. Unfortunately, suboptimal follow-through with treatment too often leads to a classic revolving-door pattern of relapse and rehospitalization. While the core intervention in schizophrenia remains antipsychotic medication; the limitations of medication alone in symptomatic, relapse prevention, and satisfaction/quality of life terms have long prompted interest in wider forms of management. This aside, in the CATIE study 1 , a naturalistic randomized-controlled trial comparing five antipsychotic compounds, 74% of all patients discontinued their original medication before the end of the 18 months of the first phase of the trial.One inherent deficit in schizophrenicia is an inability to engage appropriately in social and occupational activities. The debilitating effect of this is often a lasting feature of the illness, despite adequate psychopharmacological intervention, often isolating them and making it difficult for them to advocate appropriate social support or community services. Further, studies have found that there is a correlation between poor social functioning and relapse. One of the challenges of this area, is also wide interindividual variability although standardized measures have been developed to rate the social deficits. These assessments have become important tools in the determination of effective non-pharmacological treatment strategies. In addition to long-term pharmacotherapy, quality education is considered an additional important form of assistanc.Family caregivers report high levels of burden related to caring for their mentally ill family members 2 . They may not have the knowledge and skills necessary to take on the caring responsibilities. As a result, patient relapse and readmission are common 3 .Although no evidence of a definitive cause of schizophrenia is yet available, it can be reasonably controlled though the use of pharmacotherapy and psychosocial interventions. Relapse rates (measured by number of h...

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Differential therapy effects of psychoeducational psychotherapy for schizophrenic patients - results of a 2-year follow-up

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Bedeutung von Psychotherapie in der Versorgung von Menschen mit schizophrenen Störungen in Deutschland

Bedeutung von Psychotherapie in der Versorgung von Menschen mit schizophrenen Störungen in Deutschland

Effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention for reducing burden in latin american families of patients with schizophrenia

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