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Cognitive-behavioural techniques for general psychiatrists in the management of patients with psychoses

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Douglas Turkington

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Abstract

Background Recent research progress showing the benefits of cognitive therapy in schizophrenia leaves the general psychiatrist unsure whether to attempt to use such techniques, Aims To test whether cognitive behavioural techniques are beneficial in the management of patients with schizophrenia in general psychiatric practice. Method A randomised controlled study com paring the use of cognitive behavioural techniques and befriending in schizophrenia. Results Significant improvement in symptoms occurred in the group treated with cognitive-behavioural techniques but not in the befriending group. During the 6-month follow-up period the cognitive - behavioural group tended to have shorter periods in hospital. Conclusions General psychiatrists could help their patients with schizophrenia by using cognitive-behavioural techniques. Such techniques are well within the capability of general psychiatrists, but their application would involve more of the consultant's time spent in direct contact with patients with psychoses. Declaration of interest None.

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Author(s): Turkington D; Kingdom D

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: British Journal of Psychiatry

Year: 2000

Volume: 177

Pages: 101-106

ISSN (print): 0007-1250

ISSN (electronic): 1472-1465

Publisher: Royal College of Psychiatrists

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjp.177.2.101

DOI: 10.1192/bjp.177.2.101

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