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

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

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY IN CLINICAL PRACTICE, vol.8, pp.219-225, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 8
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/13651500410005595
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.219-225
  • Keywords: schizophrenia, psychoeducation, group therapy, quality of life, psychosocial rehabilitation, social skills training, social functioning, MULTIPLE-FAMILY GROUPS, SYNDROME SCALE PANSS, MAINTENANCE CHEMOTHERAPY, AFTERCARE TREATMENT, NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS, FOLLOW-UP, RELAPSE, PSYCHOEDUCATION, REHABILITATION, ADJUSTMENT
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

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.