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Quality of Life Research
Gepubliceerd in: Quality of Life Research 2/2012

01-03-2012

Patient education methods to support quality of life and functional ability among patients with schizophrenia: a randomised clinical trial

Auteurs: Anneli Pitkänen, Maritta Välimäki, Lauri Kuosmanen, Jouko Katajisto, Marita Koivunen, Heli Hätönen, Anita Patel, Martin Knapp

Gepubliceerd in: Quality of Life Research | Uitgave 2/2012

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Abstract

Purpose

The aim of this study was to estimate the effectiveness of patient education methods on quality of life and functional impairment of patients with schizophrenia.

Methods

A multicentre, randomized controlled trial was carried out in two psychiatric hospitals in Finland from March 2005 to October 2007. A total of 311 patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizotypal disorder or delusional disorder were randomly allocated to computer-based patient education (n = 100), conventional education with standard leaflets (n = 106) and standard treatment (n = 105). Participants were followed up 12 months later. Primary outcome was quality of life (Q-LES-Q-SF) and secondary outcome was functional disability (SDS). Analysis was performed by intention-to-treat. This study is registered, number ISRCTN74919979.

Results

Patients’ global quality of life improved and functional disability decreased significantly in all education groups over the follow-up time. There were no significant differences between groups in these outcomes.

Conclusions

In light of the findings there is no evidence to support a particular education method as the best way to improve patients’ quality of life or improve functional ability. On the other hand, no intervention was found to be harmful. Thus computer-based patient education may be a suitable alternative for some patients. While information technology will be more widely used in societies, computer-based intervention may be beneficial for some patients with serious mental disorders.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Patient education methods to support quality of life and functional ability among patients with schizophrenia: a randomised clinical trial
Auteurs
Anneli Pitkänen
Maritta Välimäki
Lauri Kuosmanen
Jouko Katajisto
Marita Koivunen
Heli Hätönen
Anita Patel
Martin Knapp
Publicatiedatum
01-03-2012
Uitgeverij
Springer Netherlands
Gepubliceerd in
Quality of Life Research / Uitgave 2/2012
Print ISSN: 0962-9343
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2649
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-011-9944-1

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