The evaluation of skills training and quality of life in chronic schizophrenic patients attended living skills training in sheltered community for mental disability

Abstract

The objective of this study was to examine outcomes of six basic living skills training, capacity of work and quality of life in ten chronic schizophrenic patients attended living skills training in sheltered community for mental disability at Wat Bangrahong, Nonthaburi province during October to December 2004. The result showed that social, work, leisure, total skills and capacity of work significantly increased after 3 months follow up period. Self care, domestic, community living skills and quality of life did not significantly increased. By conclusion, skills training in the community for chronic schizophrenia increased skills competency especially social, work, leisure skills and capacity of work.