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Rebecca Schennach1, Richard Musil, Hans-Jürgen Möller
1Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Germany. rebecca.schennach@med.uni-muenchen.de
Abstract:
The importance of an adequate and satisfying level of functioning for the course and outcome of schizophrenia has been increasingly emphasized by researchers in recent years. Employment status is a major component of the patient's functioning and is generally believed to be essential for well-being, satisfaction in life, and a better prognosis for schizophrenia illness. This article summarizes recent relevant publications concerning the employment status of schizophrenia patients and its influence on treatment outcome. Given the significant link between employment status and outcome in schizophrenia, different influencing factors of employment are discussed, as they mirror potential treatment targets. Finally, currently available treatment strategies for the improvement of employment status are outlined.
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