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Psychosocial skills training on social functioning and quality of life in the treatment of schizophrenia: a controlled study in Turkey

Yildiz, Mustafa, Veznedaroglu, Baybars, Eryavuz, Ayse, Kayahan, Bulent·2004·International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice
DOI 10.1080/13651500410005595
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OBJECTIVE This study assessed the impact of a psychosocial skills training program, consisting of psychoeducation, interpersonal group therapy and family education incorporated into social skills training, as an integrative approach on social functioning and quality of life of patients with schizophrenia, in comparison to standard care for an 8-month period. METHOD Thirty patients with DSM-IV schizophrenia were included in the study. Patients were assessed using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), Quality of Life Scale (QLS), Social Functioning Scale (SFS), and Global Assessment of Function (GAF) at baseline. Fifteen patients underwent an 8-month psychosocial skills training group program and another fifteen patients (waiting list) continued in standard care. Both groups were reassessed and analyzed at the end of the study. RESULTS Two groups were not statistically different in terms of total PANSS, QLS, SFS, GAF scores, and demographic characteristics at baseline. However, there was a significant improvement in the mean total QLS, SFS, GAF, and even in total PANSS scores (respectively from 64.46±19.58 to 89.67±24.10, P<0.001, from 93.20±22.85 to 132.60±33.85, P<0.002, from 57.40±8.78 to 63.86±7.57, P<0.012, and from 63.53±14.48 to 53.33±15.71, P<0.029) for those who underwent the PSST program, but there was no statistically significant change for those on standard care at the end of the study. CONCLUSION This study highlights the 'social functioning' and 'quality of life' benefits of the psychosocial skills training program for patients with schizophrenia. It can be concluded that this comprehensive psychosocial skills training program might be an important contribution to the functioning of the patients.

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  • Four trials of multicomponent structured psychotherapies versus treatment as usual, with both groups receiving antipsychotic medication, showed large improvements in social functioning (SMD=0.93, 95% CI 0.23-1.63, P≤0.0001, I2=89%, n=893).

    “There was good evidence from four trials of large improvements in social functioning due to multicomponent structured psychotherapies against TAU with both groups receiving antipsychotic medication36-39 (SMD = 0.93, 95% CI 0.23–1.63, P≤0.0001, I2 = 89%, n = 893).”

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Authors
Yildiz, M., Veznedaroglu, B., Eryavuz, A., & Kayahan, B.
Affiliations
Ege University (TR)
Venue
International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2004-12
Volume
8
Issue
4
Pages
219-225
ISSN
  • 1365-1501 (ISSN-L)
  • 1471-1788
DOI
10.1080/13651500410005595
OpenAlex
W2100973376
Cited by
51
References
53
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.21
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Kocaeli Üniversitesi - AVESİS (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Schizophrenia research and treatment
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychiatric care and mental health services
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
Keywords
schizophrenia, psychosocial skills training, social functioning, quality of life, psychoeducation, family education, social skills training, integrative therapy, standard of care comparison

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