In:
British Journal of Psychiatry, Royal College of Psychiatrists, Vol. 190, No. 1 ( 2007-01), p. 49-56
Abstract:
Few psychosocial interventions have been developed in China that are
suitable for use in the community. Aims To evaluate the effectiveness of the Chinese version of the Community
Re-Entry Module (CRM; a module of a standardised, structured social skills training programme devised at the University of California, Los
Angeles) for patients with schizophrenia compared with standard group psychoeducation. Method Patients with schizophrenia ( n =103) were randomly
allocated to CRM or psychoeducation groups and followed up for 24 months. Outcome measures included social functioning, psychiatric symptoms,
insight, re-employment, relapse and re-hospitalisation rates. Results The CRM group significantly improved in terms of social functioning,
insight and psychiatric symptoms compared with the psychoeducation group; the re-employment rate was significantly higher and relapse and
rehospitalisation rates were significantly lower in the CRM group. Conclusions The findings support the feasibility and effectiveness of CRM as a
psychosocial intervention for Chinese patients with schizophrenia in the community.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0007-1250
,
1472-1465
DOI:
10.1192/bjp.bp.106.023697
Language:
English
Publisher:
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Publication Date:
2007
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2021500-9
