Prevention of schizophrenia relapse in secure settings.
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.
Savage
Lawrence
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Ashwort Hospital, Liverpool.
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