Family therapy
- Created by: Georgia
- Created on: 16-04-19 15:35
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- Family therapy
- Outline (A01)
- Uses entire family in an attempt to improve ability to communicate and interact
- Double-bind and schizo-phrenogenic mother theories blame families for cause
- Reduces hostility and guilt
- Establish a therapeutic alliance that reduces stress
- Research evidence
- Pilling et al (2002) Lowest relapse rates and hospital readmissions; more people complied with their medication regime
- McFarlane et al (2003) Reduced relapse rates; symptom reduction; improved family relationships, well-being of patients
- Leff et al (1985) 8% relapse with family therapy, 50% with routine care
- Evaluate (A03)
- Supported by research evidence
- Useful for patients who struggle to communicate
- Must have willing participation
- Cost-effective; cheaper than standard care
- Doesn't cure
- Lower attrition and relapse rates (long term treatment)
- Outline (A01)
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