Naslov
The impact of a rehabilitation day centre program for persons suffering from schizophrenia on quality of life, social functioning and self-esteem

Autori
Štrkalj-Ivezić, Slađana ; Vrdoljak, Marijo ; Mužinić, Lana ; Agius, Mark

Izvornik
Psychiatria Danubina. Supplement (1332-1366) 25 (2013), S2; 194-199

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
rehabilitation ; day center ; social functioning ; quality of life ; schizophrenia

Sažetak
BACKGROUND: Presently few studies demonstrate improved outcomes in patients with schizophrenia treated in day rehabilitation centres. One reason is the absence of an evidence based protocol for rehabilitation in such centres. Hence further research is required to assess whether such a protocol will improve psychosocial outcomes. AIMS: We performed a controlled evaluation study of a protocol based rehabilitation day program (RDC) for persons suffering from schizophrenia. METHODS: Patients from the experimental group (N=50) were treated within the RDC for a 6 month period. The control group were patients on the waiting list for the RDC. Quality of life (MANSA), social functioning (OSA) and self- esteem (Rosenberg) were measured before and after the intervention. RESULTS: Statistically significant improvement was shown in social functioning measured by OSA (F(1, 96)=33.7 ; p<0.001), quality of life measured by MANSA (F(1, 96)=69.3 ; p<0.001) and self esteem measured by Rosenberg scale (F(1, 96)=84.5 ; p<0.001) for patients treated in the RDC compared with the control group, conversely, the control group outcomes deteriorated. CONCLUSION: An evidence based protocol for rehabilitation within the RDC lead to improved social outcomes and recovery for persons suffering from schizophrenia.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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