Brief cognitive behavioural intervention delivered by nurses reduces overall symptoms in schizophrenia.

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  • Sally Wai-chi Chan
چکیده

Intervention Brief cognitive behavioural therapy or usual care. After 10 days of training, the intervention nurses visited patients for up to 6 hour-long sessions over 2–3 months. Carers received 3 optional sessions. All phases of cognitive behavioural therapy were included: assessment and engaging; developing explanations; case formulation; symptom management; adherence; core beliefs, and relapse prevention. Participants and their carers also received educational booklets.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Evidence-based mental health

دوره 6 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2003