Who do NICE recommend that family therapy should be offered to?
All individuals who are diagnosed with schizophrenia who are in contact with or live with family members.
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Name 3 things families can do which can cause a schizophrenic to relapse.
Expressed high levels of criticism, hostility or over-involvement.
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How long is family therapy typically offered for?
For between 3 and 12 months and at least 10 sessions.
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What are the relapse rates for individuals who receive family therapy compared to those who don't?
The relapse rate for individuals who receive family therapy is 25% compared to 50% for those who receive standard care alone.
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What does family therapy typically involve?
Providing family members with information about schizophrenia, finding ways of supporting the individual with schizophrenia and resolving any practical problems.
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Name 2 strengths of family therapy.
Pharaoh et al established that family therapy can be effective in improving clinical outcomes e.g. mental state and social functioning. It also has considerable economic benefits.
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Name 2 weaknesses of family therapy.
A study by Garety et al failed to show any better outcomes for patients given sessions of family therapy compared to those who hadn't and 10 studies were reported that no form of blinding was used.
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Name 3 things families can do which can cause a schizophrenic to relapse.
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Expressed high levels of criticism, hostility or over-involvement.
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How long is family therapy typically offered for?
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What are the relapse rates for individuals who receive family therapy compared to those who don't?
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