Kristiina Puolakka1, Anneli Pitkänen2. 1. Satakunta Hospital District, Sairaalantie 14, 29200 Harjavalta, Finland. Electronic address: kristiina.puolakka@satasairaala.fi. 2. Tampere University Hospital, Administration Centre, FI-33521 Tampere, Finland. Electronic address: anneli.pitkanen@pp1.inet.fi.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Improving the quality of life of patients with schizophrenia is emphasized all over the world. AIM: To identify and synthesize the best available evidence on the effectiveness of family interventions, patient education, social skills training and vocational rehabilitation on the quality of life of patients with schizophrenia and related disorders. METHOD: A systematic literature review. RESULTS: There is some but weak evidence that family intervention and vocational rehabilitation may enhance the quality of life of patients with schizophrenia. CONCLUSIONS: More research is needed to determine the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on the quality of life of patients with schizophrenia.
BACKGROUND: Improving the quality of life of patients with schizophrenia is emphasized all over the world. AIM: To identify and synthesize the best available evidence on the effectiveness of family interventions, patient education, social skills training and vocational rehabilitation on the quality of life of patients with schizophrenia and related disorders. METHOD: A systematic literature review. RESULTS: There is some but weak evidence that family intervention and vocational rehabilitation may enhance the quality of life of patients with schizophrenia. CONCLUSIONS: More research is needed to determine the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on the quality of life of patients with schizophrenia.