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| Year : 2021 | Volume
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| Issue : 4 | Page : 446-451 |
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Psychosocial rehabilitation, disability, and quality of life in patients with schizophrenia residing in long-stay homes
Rajith K Ravindren1, Kurian Jose2
1 Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
2 Department of Psychiatric Social Work, Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Rajith K Ravindren
Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Kozhikode - 673 008, Kerala
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/ijsp.ijsp_44_20
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Background: Schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness that results in significant disability. Many patients have difficulties in self-care, communication, and employment. The study assessed the effectiveness of a psychiatric rehabilitation program in reducing disability and improving quality of life (QOL) in patients with schizophrenia residing in long-stay homes. Methods: Forty-two patients with schizophrenia who were inmates of two long-stay homes were the subjects. A rehabilitation program consisting of training in activities of daily living, social skills, medication self-adherence, cognitive training, and psychoeducation was imparted for 6 months. Pre- and post-intervention evaluations were done using IDEAS and WHOQOL-BREF. Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to assess the significance of the change in outcomes. Results: Scores in self-care, interpersonal activities, communication, and work domain of IDEAS showed a significant reduction with large effect sizes. Domains one, two, and four of WHOQOL-BREF also showed significant improvements with medium to large effect sizes. Conclusion: The rehabilitation program reduces disability and improves the QOL in patients with chronic schizophrenia. Our model of rehabilitation is inexpensive and can be delivered by lay health workers under supervision.
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