title: [Family therapy as a component of routine management of schizophrenic patients. A report of experiences].
abstract: Since 1993 we have been working with nine groups of relatives of schizophrenic patients who were admitted as inpatients to two different psychiatric wards at the Landesklinik Nordschwarzwald. We summarise our experience with the family groups as a part of the psychiatric care for schizophrenic patients. The concept of family groups combines psychoeducational aspects with the concept of "Expressed Emotion". The relatives valued the combination of information, discussion and exchange of experiences positively. The groups offer relief and support. The involvement of the relatives has proved useful in the treatment of schizophrenic patients at our institution and will be continued. Further studies designed to improve the efficiency and quality of family groups will be important for their general establishment in psychiatric care.
authors.affiliation: Landesklinik Nordschwarzwald, Calw-Hirsau.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Klank
authors.forename: W D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Rost
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Olbrich
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017028:Caregivers / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D019260:Expressed Emotion; D005195:Family Relations; D005196:Family Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010343:Patient Admission; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
vernacular_title: Angehörigenarbeit als Bestandteil der Routineversorgung schizophrener Patienten. Ein Erfahrungsbericht.