@article{ref1,
title="Evolution of patients treated in a day hospital specialized for schizophrenic disorders: An exploratory study",
journal="Annales medico-psychologiques",
year="2003",
author="Fredenrich-Mühlebach, A. and Bertschy, A.Z. and Ehrensperger, S. and Guimón, J.",
volume="161",
number="10",
pages="749-759",
abstract="This exploratory study aims to evaluate the evolution of 25 patients during the time of a treatment in a day hospital specialized for schizophrenic disorders. <br><br>METHOD. - In a naturalistic study, eligible patients were evaluated when entering and leaving for clinical profile, psychiatric history, nosognosia and compliance. <br><br>RESULTS. - The studied population presents a clinical profile indicating illness severity. Psychiatric hospitalizations, violence and suicide attempts diminish during the time of treatment. When leaving, 60% of patients completed an employment or training project. The overall subjects present a significant decrease in positive symptomatology and a significant improvement in nosognosia and compliance to medication. On the contrary, a subgroup of 4 patients presents little improvement. <br><br>CONCLUSION. - The treatment in the day hospital brings positive results for the majority of patients. They present significant possibilities of evolution in several domains. The limits of the study are discussed. © 2003 Éditions scientifiques et médicales Elsevier SAS. Tous droits réservés.<p /><p>Language: fr</p>",
language="fr",
issn="0003-4487",
doi="10.1016/S0003-4487(03)00160-4",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0003-4487(03)00160-4"
}