Condition 1: Schizophrenia. Condition 2: Bipolar. Schizophrenia Bipolar disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Monthly telephone follow-up for clinic attendance. Intervention 2: Control group: Routine visits without telephone follow-up or any other type of follow-up.
Sponsors
University of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Definitive diagnosis of a severe psychiatric disorder by a psychiatrist based on DSM5 criteria Repeated hospitalization/psychiatric ward at least 2 times in the last 5 years Informed consent of the patient's legal guardian for their and the patient's participation in the research Being literate for a person with a psychiatric illness and their guardian Living with guardians or primary caregivers in a home The person with a psychiatric disorder must be between the ages of 18 and 65.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having mental retardation and epilepsy based on the doctor's opinion and the contents of the patient's file The patient is a candidate for long-term rehabilitation care. Having any criminal convictions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Percentage of change in attitude of bipolar patient. Timepoint: Measuring the attitude of bipolar patients at the beginning of the study and after three and six months. Method of measurement: Drug Attitude Inventory (DAI-10, shortened version) to measure bipolar patient's attitude towards drug treatment.;Percentage of bipolar patients' satisfaction with the treatment and services received. Timepoint: Measuring bipolar patient satisfaction at the beginning of the study and after three and six months. Method of measurement: Bipolar Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (PSQ-18).;Number of relapses leading to hospitalization of bipolar patient. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and after three months and six months. Method of measurement: According to the treating physician, based on clinical criteria consistent with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.;Percentage of change in attitude of schizophrenia patients. Timepoint: Measuring the attitude of schizophrenia patients at the beginning of the study and after three and six months. Method of measurement: Drug Attitude Inventory (DAI-10, shortened version) to measure schizophrenia patient's attitude towards drug treatment.;Percentage of satisfaction of schizophrenia patients with treatment and services received. Timepoint: Measuring schizophrenia patient satisfaction at the beginning of the study and after three and six months. Method of measurement: Schizophrenia Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (PSQ-18).;Number of relapses leading to hospitalization of a schizophrenia patient. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and after three months and six months. Method of measurement: According to the treating physician, based on clinical criteria consistent with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public Contacttayebe rezaei aref
University of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences
Outcome results
None listed