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



Reza GG1, 5 ; Shikha M2 ; Habibollah T3 ; Ali AG4
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  1. 1. Behavioural Sciences Research Centre, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Zenderood Clinic of Social Work, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  5. 5. Isfahan, PO Box 81465-819, Iran

Source: Hong Kong Journal of Psychiatry Published:2004

Abstract

Objectives: To study the effectiveness of a family psychoeducational programme for social adjustment of individuals with schizophrenia and mood disorders and to determine whether the intervention had an impact on the family dynamics and caregivers' knowledge and experiences. Patients and Methods: Using Solomon's experimental design, 170 patients with schizophrenia and 174 patients with the diagnosis of mood disorders were assigned to 2 experimental and 2 control groups. Family members from the experimental groups participated in a weekly educational programme for 6 months. Tests were used to determine and compare family characteristics and social adjustment of patients at baseline and after 6 and 18 months. Results: More attitudinal, cognitive, and behavioural changes among families and enhanced performance abilities were observed among patients from the experimental groups. Conclusions: These observations reinforce the hypothesis that a cognitive-behavioural programme changes family dynamics in favour of patients with severe psychiatric disturbances, especially for their adjustment in the family and community.
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