5b - Psychological Therapies for Schizophrenia - Part 2

What is the main goal of family therapy in the treatment of schizophrenia?

• To identify the root cause of the condition

• To conduct individual therapy sessions with the patient

• To improve communication and interaction in the family

• To prescribe medication to the patient

How long does family therapy typically last?

• 3-12 months

• 3-6 months

• 1-3 months

• 2-4 weeks

What is the minimum number of family therapy sessions recommended by NICE?

• 6

• 10

• 12

• 20

Reorder the following according to Burbach's (2018) Model

• Share information and identify resources family can offer

• Learn mutual understanding, and look at unhelpful patterns of interaction

• Skills training (eg stress management techniques), relapse prevention and maintenance

What is the main advantage of family therapy according to the NICE review?

• It reduces costs of hospitalization

• It is only effective in a hospital setting

• It provides immediate rewards for patients' behavior

• It directly cures schizophrenia

Organise these observations of Pharoah et al.'s (2010) study of family intervention

Groups:

(a) Positive observation

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(b) Negative observation

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(c) Not observed

• Lack of improvement in cognitive function

• A reduction in relapse and reduction in hospital admission up to 24 months after

• No effect in independent living or employment

• Increased compliance with medication

• Only mixed evidence for improved mental state

• Evidence was weaker when stronger studies were taken into account

What is the main purpose of using token economies in the treatment of schizophrenia?

• To replace antipsychotic medication

• To provide immediate rewards for patients' behavior

• To manage negative symptoms such as poor motivation

• To directly treat symptoms of schizophrenia

Which of these are limitations of using token economies in the treatment of schizophrenia?

• It is only effective in a community setting

• It is not effective with severely unresponsive patients

• It could be seen as ethically problematic

• It does not directly treat symptoms of schizophrenia

Which of these are limitations of using family therapy in the treatment of schizophrenia?

• It offers symptomatic relief, but is not a cure for the disorder

• Treatment duration is long and patients may drop out

• It is only effective in a community setting

• There is mixed evidence for improved mental state, and no effect in independent living