Rehabilitation of schizophrenic and other long-term mentally ill patients. Results from a prospective study of a comprehensive inpatient treatment program based on cognitive therapy.
A total of 28 long-term mentally ill patients, the majority schizophrenic, treated with cognitive therapy in the context of milieu-therapy and group therapy, were investigated at admission and discharge with regard to changes in symptomatology, quality of life, global functioning, need for medication, and perceived target complaints. The results showed a significant relief in perceived burden of illness and an improvement in quality of life. A better pre-admission functioning with regard to social functioning, occupational function, and symptoms predicted a more favourable outcome.
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Department of Clinical Neuroscience, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.
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D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D017281:Cost of Illness; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006760:Hospitalization; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods; D011788:Quality of Life; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome