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Martini, Larissa C.
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Barbosa Neto, Jair B.
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Petreche, Beatriz
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Fonseca, Ana O.
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dos Santos, Fernanda V.
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Magalhaes, Lilian
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Marques, Alessandra G.
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Soares, Camila
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Cordeiro, Quirino
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Attux, Cecilia
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Bressan, Rodrigo A.
Total Authors: 11
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Revista Brasileira de Psiquiatria; v. 40, n. 1, p. 6-pg., 2018-01-01. |
| Abstract | |
Objective: Work is considered one of the main forms of social organization; however, few individuals with schizophrenia find work opportunities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between schizophrenia symptoms and job acquisition. Method: Fifty-three individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia from an outpatient treatment facility were included in an 18-month follow-up study. After enrollment, they participated in a prevocational training group. At the end of training (baseline) and 18 months later, sociodemographic, clinical data and occupational history were collected. Positive and negative symptoms (Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale - PANSS), depression (Calgary Depression Scale), disease severity (Clinical Global Impression - CGI), functionality (Global Assessment of Functioning - GAF), personal and social performance (Personal and Social Performance - PSP) and cognitive functions (Measurement and Treatment Research to Improve Cognition in Schizophrenia - MATRICS battery) were applied at baseline and at the end of the study. Results: Those with some previous work experience (n = 19) presented lower scores on the PANSS, Calgary, GAF, CGI and PSP scales (p < 0.05) than those who did not work. Among those who worked, there was a slight worsening in positive symptoms (positive PANSS). Conclusions: Individuals with less severe symptoms were more able to find employment. Positive symptom changes do not seem to affect participation at work; however, this calls for discussion about the importance of employment support. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 11/50740-5 - Prevention in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder from neuroscience to the community: a multiphase, multimodal and translational platform for research and intervention |
| Grantee: | Rodrigo Affonseca Bressan |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Projects - Thematic Grants |