Integration of psychiatric rehabilitation in the long-term management of schizophrenia.
Psychiatric rehabilitation has been found to be a worthwhile conceptual framework in the long-term management of schizophrenia. It involves both pharmacotherapy and various psychosocial treatments. Psychiatric rehabilitation allows the treatment team to organize a comprehensive therapy plan for patients. This paper reviews the literature on psychiatric rehabilitation and describes an example of the practical application of these theories.
Prendergast
P J
PJ
Whitby Mental Health Centre, Ontario.
D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology