Psychosocial skills training on social functioning and quality of life in the treatment of schizophrenia: a controlled study in Turkey

Articles > Article · 2004

Authors: M YILDIZ, Baybars VEZNEDAROĞLU, A ERYAVUZ, Bülent KAYAHAN

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY IN CLINICAL PRACTICE, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2004, vol 8, pp 219-225

DOI: 10.1080/13651500410005595

Summary

OBJECTIVE: This study assessed the impact of a psychosocial skills training program, consisting of psychoeducation, interpersonal group therapy and family education incorporated into social skills training, as an integrative approach on social functioning and quality of life of patients with schizophrenia, in comparison to standard care for an 8-month period.

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