title: Prevention of schizophrenia relapse in secure settings.
abstract: Psychosocial interventions are used effectively to reduce the symptoms and risk of relapse of schizophrenia in the community. This article looks at their use in a secure setting to identify a patient's early warning signs in order to draw up a relapse drill and critical care plan.
authors.affiliation: Ashwort Hospital, Liverpool.
authors.forename: Lawrence
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Savage
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003419:Crisis Intervention / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration; D010358:Patient Participation / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D015985:Precipitating Factors; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D012008:Recurrence; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology