CHSJ

Curr Health Sci J, vol. 44, no. 2, 2018

Quality of Life-a Goal for Schizophrenia’s Therapy

[Original paper]

M.C. PIRLOG(1), D.O. ALEXANDRU(1), R.E. POPESCU(2), L. BALCU(2), L.M. STRUNOIU(1), L.C. DUICA(3), M.M. DUTESCU(2)


(1)University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Faculty of Medicine, Craiova, Romania,
(2)Chronic Hospital of Psychiatry, Dumbraveni, Romania,
(3)Lucian Blaga University Sibiu, Faculty of Medicine, Sibiu, Romania


Abstract:

Quality of Life (QOL) assessment represents a good instrument to monitor the evolution of schizophrenia and the treatment’s outcomes. The present study has evaluated the relationship between the level of the QOL and different socio-demographical and clinical factors. Lower QOL for schizophrenic persons was influenced by the severity of symptoms and cognitive deficits, while same low level of QOL could be considered an indicator for suicidal behavior. The correct therapeutically management of individuals with schizophrenia could lead to better outcomes in terms of life satisfaction of patients and response to the treatment’s strategies.


Keywords: quality of life, schizophrenia, social adjustment, suicidal behavior



Corresponding: Lavinia Corina Duica, Lucian Blaga University Sibiu, Faculty of Medicine, Sibiu, Romania, Romania; e-mail: laviniaduica@yahoo.com


DOI 10.12865/CHSJ.44.02.05 - Download PDF
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