Citation

Fredenrich-Mühlebach A, Bertschy AZ, Ehrensperger S, Guimón J. Ann. Med. Psychol. (Paris) 2003; 161(10): 749-759.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Societe Medico-Psychologique, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/S0003-4487(03)00160-4

PMID

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Abstract

This exploratory study aims to evaluate the evolution of 25 patients during the time of a treatment in a day hospital specialized for schizophrenic disorders.

METHOD. - In a naturalistic study, eligible patients were evaluated when entering and leaving for clinical profile, psychiatric history, nosognosia and compliance.

RESULTS. - The studied population presents a clinical profile indicating illness severity. Psychiatric hospitalizations, violence and suicide attempts diminish during the time of treatment. When leaving, 60% of patients completed an employment or training project. The overall subjects present a significant decrease in positive symptomatology and a significant improvement in nosognosia and compliance to medication. On the contrary, a subgroup of 4 patients presents little improvement.

CONCLUSION. - The treatment in the day hospital brings positive results for the majority of patients. They present significant possibilities of evolution in several domains. The limits of the study are discussed. © 2003 Éditions scientifiques et médicales Elsevier SAS. Tous droits réservés.

Language: fr

Keywords

Schizophrenia; Compliance; Day hospital; Nosognosia; Positive symptoms