Research article summary (published 30 Oct 1983):

[A program for the care of relatives of schizophrenic patients]

(Ein Programm zur Betreuung von Angehörigen schizophrener Patienten.)

Full Abstract

The present paper gives a description of a research project which tries to evaluate the significance of family support in reducing relapse rates in schizophrenic patients. Two different forms of support for relatives are compared, a discussion group and an approach furnishing a behavior training in addition. The report is supplemented by depicting some key conditions which should be taken into consideration when establishing a support system for relatives in a Mental State Hospital. This account is based on the data of 35 patients and 62 meetings with relatives collected during the pilot phase of the project.

Author information

Author/s: Olbrich, R (R); Watzl, H (H); Cohen, R (R);

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal: Psychiatrische Praxis (Psychiatr Prax), published in GERMANY, WEST. (Language: ger)

Reference: 1983-Nov; vol 10 (issue 6) : pp 189-93

Dates: Created 1984/03/12; Completed 1984/03/12; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 6665085, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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Adult Family Family Therapy - methods Female Humans Male

Psychotherapy, Group - methods Schizophrenia - genetics; rehabilitation Schizophrenic Psychology Social Adjustment Social Environment Social Support

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