The Quality of Life of Schizophrenic Outpatients

Dernovšek, MZ

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“…Heinz (2000) critically examined the results of quality-of-life research in schizophrenia patients and found that subjectively assessed quality of life was higher for female patients in most of the studies reviewed. Similarly, Dernovsek (1997) compared the quality of life of male and female patients with schizophrenia and found that the women had a positive assessment in terms of social functioning. In contrast, Hafner and associates (1998) reported a much higher frequency of socially negative behaviour and substance abuse in men than in women.…”

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Employment status, psychiatric disability and quality of life: comparison of men and women with schizophrenia in Malaysia

Mubarak

2006

Int J Soc Welfare

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Employment status, psychiatric disability and quality of life: comparison of men and women with schizophrenia in Malaysia

Mubarak

2006

Int J Soc Welfare

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Quality of life in schizophrenia: Long-term follow-up in 362 chronic Spanish schizophrenic outpatients undergoing risperidone maintenance treatment

Bobes

Gutiérrez

Gibert³

et al. 1998

Eur. psychiatr.

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Our aim was to determine the effect of risperidone monotherapy treatment on disability and on the quality of life of 318 schizophrenic outpatients who had been previously treated with other neuroleptics. Patients were assessed at baseline 2, 4 and 8 months using the BPRS, CGI, WHO/DDS and SF-36. BPRS scores showed a significant decrease at month 2, both in the total score and in each of the three clusters, negative, positive and depression/anxiety. WHO/DDS scores significantly decreased both in the overall score (from 51.8 to 37.4, P < 0.0001) and in the four dimensions. SF-36 scale scores and summary measures showed a significant improvement after 8 months of risperidone treatment. Risperidone long-term treatment (8 months) has a positive effect on clinical and on psychosocial outcomes. Females, paranoids patients and patients without history of use-abuse of substances showed greater improvements in quality of life.

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Quality of life for people with psychiatric disabilities employed in extended employment programs in two Arab towns in Israel: an exploratory study

Badran,

Rosenbaum,

Rimmerman

2023

Front. Psychiatry

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IntroductionThis study aims to examine the quality of life (QOL) for people with psychiatric disabilities who are engaged in extended employment programs (homogeneous versus heterogeneous) in the Arab-populated Triangle Area of Israel. The homogeneous program participants are exclusively Arab while the heterogeneous program includes both Arabs and Jews.MethodsQuantitative research study of 104 adults with psychiatric disabilities engaged in two communal extended employment programs. Participants completed demographic (age (years), gender, marital status (married, widowed/separated, married, single), religion (Muslim, Jewish, Christian), dichotomous nationality variable (Jewish/Arab), and years of education) and employment questionnaires (length of time in the employment program, number of working days/h and salary satisfaction); SF 12 Scale; and The Personal Wellbeing Index questionnaire. Two-sample T-Test, exploratory factor analysis and multiple linear regressions were conducted for tracking the differences between participants in homogeneous and heterogeneous programs.ResultsA significant difference was found between the programs in two QOL components, insofar as satisfaction with the standard of living, together with health satisfaction were rated higher for participants in the heterogeneous program than for their homogeneous program counterparts. Furthermore, the results indicate that physical health and gender were the most important variables in explaining QOL in both programs, while the employment variables were not significant.DiscussionSince the research findings show that the employment-related-items aren’t significant in predicting the employees’ QOL, the definition and suitability of extended employment environments as a mental health service must be reexamined. Cultural elements may also have an impact on QOL when the programs are located in a traditional town, with gender playing a key role. The family’s role is pivotal in traditional societies, influencing an individual’s ability to participate in employment programs and the support they receive. In patriarchal societies, there can be added pressure on men with psychiatric disabilities to conform to societal expectations. Given the general lack of health awareness in Arab communities, there is a need to develop additional projects or incorporate physical health improvement as a rehabilitation goal when working with individuals with psychiatric disabilities, regardless of the type of community rehabilitation program.

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The Quality of Life of Schizophrenic Outpatients

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Employment status, psychiatric disability and quality of life: comparison of men and women with schizophrenia in Malaysia

Employment status, psychiatric disability and quality of life: comparison of men and women with schizophrenia in Malaysia

Quality of life in schizophrenia: Long-term follow-up in 362 chronic Spanish schizophrenic outpatients undergoing risperidone maintenance treatment

Quality of life for people with psychiatric disabilities employed in extended employment programs in two Arab towns in Israel: an exploratory study

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