Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association (신경정신의학)

Korean Neuropsychiatric Association (대한신경정신의학회)
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Psychosocial Intervention for Patients with Schizophrenia

조현병 환자를 위한 정신사회적 중재

  • Kim, Sung-Wan (Department of Psychiatry, Chonnam National University Medical School, MindLink, Gwangju Bukgu Community Mental Health and Welfare Center, Gwangju Mental Health and Welfare Commission)
  • 김성완 (전남대학교 의과대학 정신건강의학교실, 광주북구정신건강복지센터 마인드링크, 광주정신건강복지사업지원단)
  • Received : 2018.07.20
  • Accepted : 2018.08.06
  • Published : 2018.08.30
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Abstract

Treatment of schizophrenia has as its ultimate goals, the functional recovery of the patients and improvement of their quality of life. While antipsychotic medication is the fundamental method for treating schizophrenia, it has certain limitations in terms of treating the illness beyond its positive symptoms. Therefore, psychosocial intervention should be used in tandem with pharmacological methods in treating schizophrenia. The efficacy of several modes of psychosocial intervention for improving outcomes in schizophrenia is well attested. Approximately 10 modes of psychosocial intervention have been recommended based on existing evidence, including family intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, supported employment, early intervention services, lifestyle intervention for physical health enhancement, treatment of comorbid substance abuse, assertive community treatment, cognitive remediation, social skills training, and peer support. Ideally, these interventions are offered to patients in combination with one another. Over the last decade, increased emphasis has been placed on early detection and intervention, with particular focus on long-term recovery. Early intervention with comprehensive psychosocial interventions should be enacted promptly from the initial detection of schizophrenia.

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본 연구는 보건복지부의 정신건강기술개발사업(HM15C1140)의 부분적 지원을 받아 수행되었음.