The social status of schizophrenic patients during the course of 8 years catamnesis and significance of relatives for psychosocial integration

The development of the social situation of 69 DMS-III schizophrenic out-patients is described in an 8 years follow-up. Originally all patients had lived with their relatives. Patients who lived with spouses or alone (each 20%) had quite a good outcome and a fair social integration. After 8 years 40%...

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Published inPsychiatrische Praxis Vol. 23; no. 6; p. 282
Main Authors Mönking, H S, Staroste, A, Buiker-Brinker, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 01.11.1996
Subjects
Adult
Family - psychology
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Parent-Child Relations
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Schizophrenia - rehabilitation
Schizophrenic Psychology
Social Adjustment
Social Support
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Summary:The development of the social situation of 69 DMS-III schizophrenic out-patients is described in an 8 years follow-up. Originally all patients had lived with their relatives. Patients who lived with spouses or alone (each 20%) had quite a good outcome and a fair social integration. After 8 years 40% still lived with parents. They needed much support from them for their course of illness was moderate. 20% lived in sheltered accommodations and had a poor integration. For all the relatives were the most important reliable persons in social networks which decreased during the course of illness.
ISSN:0303-4259