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Process Evaluation of a Pilot Intervention for Psychosocial Rehabilitation for Service Users with Schizophrenia in North West Province, South Africa.
- Source :
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Community Mental Health Journal . Oct2018, Vol. 54 Issue 7, p1089-1096. 8p. 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- This study investigated a non-specialist delivered programme for psychosocial rehabilitation for service users with schizophrenia in a low-resource South African setting. Forty-four service users with schizophrenia living in the community, receiving ongoing medication through primary care, participated in a structured support group. Quantitative measures (WHODAS 12 item, Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale and Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Inventory) were assessed at baseline and 12 months. Sixteen service users were interviewed on their experiences. WHODAS data showed a small reduction. ISMI assessment showed a statistically significant reduction. Qualitative data revealed: improved self-esteem and increased illness knowledge, reduced risk taking, reduced social isolation and improved pro-social behavior, improved financial management and engagement in income generation activities as well as improved acceptance by the community. This study provides preliminary evidence on the benefits of this programme that warrant further study incorporating experimental methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *SOCIAL isolation
*INCOME
*INTERVIEWING
*MEDICAL care use
*REHABILITATION of people with mental illness
*PRIMARY health care
*RISK-taking behavior
*SCHIZOPHRENIA
*SUPPORT groups
*SELF-perception
*SOCIAL skills
*PATIENT participation
*QUALITATIVE research
*FINANCIAL management
*QUANTITATIVE research
*HUMAN services programs
*INDEPENDENT living
*HEALTH literacy
*RESEARCH methodology evaluation
*EVALUATION of human services programs
*PREVENTION
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00103853
- Volume :
- 54
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Community Mental Health Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 131880796
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-018-0318-9