Efficacy of a Psychoeducational Programme for the Social Adjustment of Psychiatric Patients

摘要: Abstract Objectives: To study the effectiveness of a family psychoeducational programme for social adjustment individuals with schizophrenia and mood disorders to determine whether intervention had an impact on dynamics caregivers' knowledge experiences. Patients Methods: Using Solomon's experimental design, 170 patients 174 diagnosis were assigned 2 control groups. Family members from groups participated in weekly educational 6 months. Tests used compare characteristics at baseline after 18 Results: More attitudinal, cognitive, behavioural changes among families enhanced performance abilities observed Conclusions: These observations reinforce hypothesis that cognitive-behavioural favour severe psychiatric disturbances, especially their community. Key words: Family, Mood disorders, Schizophrenia, Social Introduction The presence mentally ill patient home imposes several limitations such as burden, financial strain, psychological stress. (1-5) may be affected, tolerance reduced. Several studies have focused families' responses mental illness living member, resulting promising clinical approaches. (6-16) Liberman Corrigan introduced techniques interpersonal problem solving therapy better people schizophrenia. (17) It has been relapse rates discharge are significantly lower those whose exposed interventions than who received routine treatment. (18) Similarly, group reduced levels overinvolvement, hostility, criticism family, reducing rates. (19) Some authors claimed can help reduce patients' negative positive symptoms. (20) In addition, improvement communication associated desirable functioning. (21) education role minimising patients. (22,23) An evaluation psychoeducation by de Groot et al determined increasing people's understanding health services (24) dual not only improved course substance abuse but also promoted collaboration between professionals. (25) Montero compared strategies Mediterranean environment, which yielded equally significant results outcome illness. (26) attempt made Pollio bring together intention sharing experiences ameliorating problems. (27) Participants this expressed satisfaction learning different coping problem-solving skills. Cassidy predicted fewer days hospitalisation relatives attended programme, well attitudinal cognitive about medication. (28) Hospital staff underwent training knew more demonstrated regular inclusion practice training. …