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The Effect of Case Management for Schizophrenia Clients in China

¹ Peking University Sixth Hospital and Peking University Institute of Mental Health and Key Laboratory of Mental Health, NHC (Peking University) and National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
² Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
³ Peking University Sixth Hospital and Peking University Institute of Mental Health and Key Laboratory of Mental Health, NHC (Peking University) and National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
⁴ Peking University Sixth Hospital and Peking University Institute of Mental Health and Key Laboratory of Mental Health, NHC (Peking University) and National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
⁵ Peking University Sixth Hospital and Peking University Institute of Mental Health and Key Laboratory of Mental Health, NHC (Peking University) and National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
⁶ Peking University Sixth Hospital and Peking University Institute of Mental Health and Key Laboratory of Mental Health, NHC (Peking University) and National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
⁷ Mental Health Prevention Hospital of Haidian District, Beijing, China
⁸ Peking University Sixth Hospital and Peking University Institute of Mental Health and Key Laboratory of Mental Health, NHC (Peking University) and National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
⁹ Peking University Sixth Hospital and Peking University Institute of Mental Health and Key Laboratory of Mental Health, NHC (Peking University) and National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China

Journal of Behavioral and Brain Science·Volume 10 (2020)·Pages 297–310·Published 27 July 2020·DOI10.4236/jbbs.2020.108019

Abstract

Background : The aim at this study is to establish the effectiveness of case management (CM) compared to care as usual (CAU) in patients with schizophrenia. Methods : 128 patients with schizophrenia were recruited from the community of Haidian District (Beijing, China), 68 patients in the CM group and 60 patients in the CAU group. Efficacy and safety information were assessed at one year follow-up. The relapse rate was similar in both groups after 12 months followed up (7% and 5%). The withdraw rate was significant lower in CM group compared with CAU group (10% and 36%). Results : There is no significant difference in PANSS, PSP and SSMI score between 2 groups at each visit. Between endpoint and baseline, there is a significant improvement on PANSS negative score and PSP in patients treated with CM, while CAU group was not significantly changed. Conclusions : There is a possible effectiveness of CM group of improving negative symptoms and social function in schizophrenia clients.

KeywordsCase ManagementCare as UsualSchizophrenia ClientsPANSS Score

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The Effect of Case Management for Schizophrenia Clients in China

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