Community re-entry program training module for schizophrenic inpatients improves treatment outcomes

The Community Re-Entry Program (CREP) is a psycho-educational program designed to teach schizophrenic patients self-management skills. This program was implemented during brief hospitalizations for psychotic exacerbations. Our goal was to determine the effectiveness of the CREP in decreasing re-hosp...

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Published in:Schizophrenia research 2006-10, Vol.87 (1), p.338-339
Main Authors: Wirshing, Donna A., Guzik, Lisa H., Zorick, Todd S., Pierre, Joseph M., Resnick, Seth A., Goldstein, Danielle, Wirshing, William C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
California
Catchment Area (Health)
Community Mental Health Services - utilization
Female
Hospitalization
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Schizophrenia - rehabilitation
Schizophrenia - therapy
Social Facilitation
Teaching - methods
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:The Community Re-Entry Program (CREP) is a psycho-educational program designed to teach schizophrenic patients self-management skills. This program was implemented during brief hospitalizations for psychotic exacerbations. Our goal was to determine the effectiveness of the CREP in decreasing re-hospitalizations, and increasing adherence with outpatient appointments. Ninety-four inpatients with acute psychosis were randomized to either the CREP, or to a standard series of illness education (IE) classes. Post-discharge, CREP participants were more knowledgeable about illness self-management. Attendance to first psychiatric appointment post-discharge improved for both for both groups. Hospital days were reduced for CREP patients over the year post-discharge.
ISSN:0920-9964
1573-2509
DOI:10.1016/j.schres.2006.06.030