Psychosocial skills training on social functioning and quality of life in the treatment of schizophrenia: a controlled study in Turkey

Yildiz, MUSTAFA; Veznedaroglu, B; Eryavuz, A; Kayahan, B

doi:10.1080/13651500410005595

Psychosocial skills training on social functioning and quality of life in the treatment of schizophrenia: a controlled study in Turkey

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Yildiz M. , Veznedaroglu B., Eryavuz A., Kayahan B.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY IN CLINICAL PRACTICE, vol.8, pp.219-225, 2004 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 8
Publication Date: 2004
Doi Number: 10.1080/13651500410005595
Title of Journal : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
Page Numbers: pp.219-225

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study assessed the impact of a psychosocial skills training program, consisting of psychoeducation, interpersonal group therapy and family education incorporated into social skills training, as an integrative approach on social functioning and quality of life of patients with schizophrenia, in comparison to standard care for an 8-month period.