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Multidimensional Approach in Persons with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 April 2020

D. Celona ,
D. Garino ,
F. Bertossi ,
M. Impagnatiello ,
V. Botter ,
F. Sandri  and
E. Pascolo-Fabrici
D. Celona
Affiliation:
University Psychiatric Clinic, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
D. Garino
Affiliation:
University Psychiatric Clinic, University of Udine, Trieste, Italy
F. Bertossi
Affiliation:
Mental health center, Department of mental Health, Trieste, Italy
M. Impagnatiello
Affiliation:
Mental health center, Department of mental Health, Trieste, Italy
V. Botter
Affiliation:
Mental health center, Department of mental Health, Trieste, Italy
F. Sandri
Affiliation:
University Psychiatric clinic, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
E. Pascolo-Fabrici
Affiliation:
Mental health center, Department of mental Health, Trieste, Italy

Abstract

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Introduction

Schizophrenia is a chronic disorder which severely limits the social and occupational functioning.

Employment, education, relationships, housing and health are among the most frequently stated life and treatment goals among persons suffering from schizophrenia.

Rehabilitation for persons with schizophrenia aims at preservation and improvement of psychosocial functions, promotes recovery-oriented interventions and, therefore, serves the central goals of affected persons.

Objectives

The goals of these models focus on improving knowledge, coping, self-care, social support and self-management strategies.

Aims

The aims of this cases report is to underline the effectiveness of multidimensional approach, which included drug treatment, psychosocial therapeutic interventions, supported employment, peer-supported housing.

Methods

We report 8 patients with a early onset psychosis, detected with EriRaos and clinical interview.

Results

Diagnostically, these patients had a real improvement of their psychosocial functions in areas such as work, social relationship and independent living skills.

Conclusions

Cognitive functioning, education, negative symptoms, social support and skills, age, work history and rehabilitation service to restore community functioning have proven to be strong predictors for successful psychiatric rehabilitation.

Type
Article: 0868
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 30 , Issue S1: Abstracts of the 23rd European Congress of Psychiatry , March 2015 , pp. 1
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2015
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