Original article

Korean Journal of Schizophrenia Research 2009;12(2):76-82.

정신분열병 환자 가족을 위한 단기 가족교육의 효과

Jun Hyung Baek, MD1, Dong Wook Jeon, MD1, Sung Wook Yoon, MD1, Young Sun You, MD1, Jung Joon Moon, MD1, Jeong Eun Kim, MD1, Min Hyo Kim, MD1, Woo Jin Kim, MD1, Min Kyung Park, MD1, Tae Hong Song, MD1, Eun Jin Jeong2, Bo Geum Kong, MD, PhD1, Sang Kyeo

Abstract

Objectives:The aim of this study was to introduce a short-term psychoeducational program for families of patients with schizophrenia and to identify its effect as a strategy for reducing family burden and distress.
Methods:We conducted a short-term psychoeducation consisted of 6 sessions for families of patients with schizophrenia. The Family Burden Scale, Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were measured to assess family burden and distress in participants before and after psychoeducation. Twenty-six participants who attended more than 4 sessions were included in the final analysis.
Results:After psychoeducation, families showed significant improvement in Family Burden Scale (p value<0.001) and state anxiety (p value<0.001). There was no significant change in trait anxiety (p value=0.198) and BDI scale (p value=0.474).
Conclusion:These findings indicated that the short-term family psychoeducation performed in a usual clinical context was effective in reducing burden and anxiety in families of patients with schizophrenia. (Korean J Schizophr Res 2009;12:76-82)

Key Words: Family psychoeducation,Schizophrenia,Burden,Anxiety