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Social support and functional outcomes in an early intervention program.
Ross M G Norman1, Deborah Windell, Rahul Manchanda
1Prevention & Early Intervention Program for Psychoses-PEPP, LHSC-VH, 800 Commissioners Road, E., London, ON N6A 5W9, Canada. rnorman@uwo.ca
Schizophrenia Research
|July 27, 2012
Summary
Social support after one year of treatment for psychosis significantly predicts long-term occupational functioning. Interventions enhancing social support are crucial for individuals with psychotic disorders.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Social Science
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Psychotic disorders significantly impact an individual's functioning.
- Social support is a critical factor in recovery and long-term outcomes for individuals with mental health conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the predictive power of social support at treatment initiation and after one year on functional outcomes at five-year follow-up.
- To determine if social support predicts occupational activity and global functioning independently of other early patient characteristics.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study of 132 patients initiating treatment for psychosis.
- Assessment of social support at baseline and one-year follow-up.
- Measurement of occupational activity (full-time employment, disability pension) and global functioning at five-year follow-up.
Main Results:
- Social support ratings at one year were stronger predictors of occupational activity at five-year follow-up compared to initial social support.
- Social support demonstrated predictive value for functional outcomes, independent of other early characteristics.
- Higher social support was associated with better long-term occupational functioning.
Conclusions:
- Social support is a significant predictor of long-term functional recovery in individuals with psychotic disorders.
- Interventions aimed at improving social support levels should be integrated into treatment plans for psychosis.
- Targeting social support may enhance occupational outcomes and overall functioning.
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