The influence of self‐determination on the social functioning of long‐term day hospitals users with schizophrenia: A randomized controlled trial

Aim In Japan, day hospitals are a method of rehabilitation for psychiatric disorders, especially recovering social functioning. Currently, 60% hospital users have schizophrenia, the majority whom long-term (for over 1 year). However, they show no progress in community participation. This study aimed to investigate whether people with schizophrenia who use can improve their functioning and recovery levels, alleviate symptoms, when engage self-determination regularly. Methods employed multicenter randomized controlled design 3-month intervention. Participants were divided into two groups. The intervention group (n = 24) determined daily goals life attended hospitals' programs, while control 25) only participated programs. Participants' was assessed using Global Assessment Functioning (GAF) scale, symptoms Positive Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), Recovery (RAS), before after Results intergroup factors, there significant differences GAF, PANSS, or RAS scores. Conclusion results suggest that participants' regular did not lead significantly positive behavior improving participants improved 3 months.