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P02-292 - A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Efficacy of Group Psychoeducation Family Intervention for Carers of Persons with Schizophrenia in Shanghai

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 April 2020

J. Weidong ,
Z. Guoquan ,
F. Wenli ,
G. Yunqing ,
G. Meizheng ,
W. Jun  and
S. Jianhong
J. Weidong
Affiliation:
Shanghai Changning Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China Institute of Neuropsychiatric Science and Systems Biological Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Z. Guoquan
Affiliation:
Shanghai Changning Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
F. Wenli
Affiliation:
Shanghai Changning Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
G. Yunqing
Affiliation:
Shanghai Changning Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
G. Meizheng
Affiliation:
Shanghai Changning Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
W. Jun
Affiliation:
Shanghai Changning Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
S. Jianhong
Affiliation:
Shanghai Changning Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China

Abstract

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Objective

This study explores the effects of a group psychoeducations family intervention for individuals with schizophrenia and their family.

Methods

A cluster randomized controlled trial design was employed.A total of 97 patients with schizophrenia and their relatives were recruited from two street and divided into two groups.The groups consisted of a group psychoeducational family intervention group and a control group.A 12-month follow-up study was conducted.

Results

The psychoeducational family intervention group attained a better knowledge gain related to mental illness and an increase in treatment compliance compared to the control group.Family attitudes toward the patient were positively related to the patient's clinical outcome.Family attitudes improved after 12 months of intervention.The clinical outcomes of family intervention group were enhanced and the relapse rate was significantly decreased as well.There was an increased readmission rate in the group family intervention may be due to better access to health care.Although there were no differences in overall social function,there were improvements in the specific components of marital role and care of self for the family intervention group.The patient's negative influence on society in the family intervention group decreased after 12 months of intervention.

Conclusion

The group psychoeducational family intervention played a important role in improving the relatives’ knowledge of mental health and attitudes towards the patients.The intervention promoted the patient's treatment compliance, decreased the relapse rate,improved clinical outcomes and social function.we think the group psychoeducational family intervention can provide the basis for future research and mental health practice in China.

Type
Prevention of mental disorders
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 25 , Issue S1: 18th European Congress of Psychiatry. February 27, March 2, 2010 - Munich, Germany , 2010 , 25-E918
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2010
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