Clinical and social criteria for the assignment of patronage in persons with schizophrenia in outpatient observation and treatment by a psychiatrist

Abstract

The article provides data on the examination of 105 patients under medical supervision by a psychiatrist with a diagnosis of "Schizophrenia"; it singles out the group of persons, in respect of whom it may be recommended to apply patronage. Comparative study of clinical and social characteristics of subjects has been carried out, the relationship has been identified between the form, the type of progression of the schizophrenic process, the structure and the severity of psychopathological disorders, as well, as the correlation of mental state with the level of social functioning, and insight, which determine the subsequent prognosis for the disorder. Based on the research, which had been carried out, we have singled out the clinical criteria, that are in correlation with the level of social functioning and behavioral activity in patients with schizophrenia, suggesting the possibility of recommendations of patronage appointments in their respect.