| Objective: To investigate the effects of family intervention on aggressive behaviors of patients with schizophrenia in community and their families psychological status. Methods: Sixty-four cases of schizophrenia whose risk assessment was level 2 and above were selected from the Major Psychiatric Management Network and randomly divided into study group (n=32) and control group (n=32). All patients were given community mental health services, and the patients in the study group were given family intervention additionally. Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS), and Family Interview Schedule (FIS) were assessed before and one year after the follow-up. The number of different risk assessment level, the frequency of aggressive behaviors, the relapse and hospitalization rate of the two groups within one year were compared. Results: By the end of 1-year intervention, the number of different risk assessment level and the frequency of aggressive behaviors were significantly declined, more significantly in the study group than in the control group (P<0.01). The hospitalization rate in the study group was lower than that in the control group (P<0.05). The scores of PANSS, SAS, SDS and FIS in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group at one year after the intervention (P<0.01). Conclusion: Family intervention combined with community mental health services can effectively improve the clinical symptoms of patients with schizophrenia, reduce the occurrence of aggressive behaviors, and improve the psychological health of families. |
