The efficacy of homestyle rehabilitation on negative symptoms in chronic schizophrenia: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Schizophrenia is a debilitating mental disorder with a high disability rate that is characterized by negative symptoms such as apathy, hyperactivity, and anhedonia that can make daily life challenging and impair social functioning. In this study, we aim to investigate the effectiveness of homestyle rehabilitation in mitigating these negative symptoms and associated factors.

Methods

A randomized controlled trial was conducted to compare the efficacy of hospital rehabilitation and homestyle rehabilitation for negative symptoms in 100 individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. The participants were divided randomly into two groups, each persisting for 3 months. The primary outcome measures were the Scale for Assessment of Negative Symptoms (SANS) and Global Assessment

SUBMITTER: Chai J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10149672 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature