Factors influencing the relapse of outpatients with schizophrenia in the Kentani area of Transkei.
A survey was carried out to establish the rate of relapse of patients with schizophrenia in one area of the Transkei. Case studies were completed on relapsed and non-relapsed patients to identify factors which play a role in relapse. Twenty percent of patients referred to this area for aftercare never appeared at clinics. Twenty-three percent of the patients were readmitted within one year. The study identified factors in the patient, the family and the community which relate to relapse.
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D000328:Adult; D000359:Aftercare; D003625:Data Collection; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008960:Models, Psychological; D010359:Patient Readmission; D012008:Recurrence; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D013019:South Africa / Q000453:epidemiology