Continuing Care Process in Schizophrenia Patients by care-giver Team Network

Authors

  • Paijit Phuttharod Palian Hospital

Keywords:

care, caregivers, community, schizophrenia

Abstract

Abstract

           Objective  This study aimed to develop and assess the outcomes of the continuing care of schizophrenia patients by caregivers and community network in Palian Hospital.

            Materials and methods  Using 7 steps of mental health department guidance as a development framework, 42 schizophrenia patients were sampled according to selection criteria. Data were collected by using the follow-up record form. Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scale and WHO Quality of Life - BREF (WHOQOL - BREF) were applied. Chi Square and t-test were analyzed.

          Results  The study revealed that the relapse and referral rate were reduced significantly. The outcomes such as regularly medicine uptake, activity participation, global functioning and quality of life of individuals were improved significantly during before and after period of observation. Thus, the continuing care as proposed would promote quality of life and reduce severity of the patients.

           Conclusion  Based on the research and development process, when brought to try out in 42 schizophrenia patients' reveals that reduce relapses and recurrences of violence and increase quality of life and better overall talent level.

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Phuttharod P. Continuing Care Process in Schizophrenia Patients by care-giver Team Network. J Ment Health Thai [internet]. 2016 Dec. 29 [cited 2026 Jan. 2];24(2):122-9. available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jmht/article/view/74064

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 2 (2016)

Section

Original article

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