Volume : 2, Issue : 10, October - 2013

A Study of Rehabilitation Needs in Male and Female Patients with Schizophrenia

Ashok Kumar Singh

Abstract :

This paper will focus on the wide range of subjective rehabilitation needs among male and female schizophrenic patients. Aim: To assess the rehabilitation needs of schizophrenic patients and comparison between male and female. A descriptive design has been adopted for purpose of the study. The study was undertaken in the psychiatric outpatient departments of Institute of Mental Health and Hospital, Agra; U.P. Purposive sampling method was used to collect the data. Result: More than 90% of patients and caregivers in both male and female groups have perceived needs for rehabilitation. They were not differencing significantly in their perception of overall rehabilitation needs. Study revealed that psychosocial attitude modification need for rehabilitation in descending order were skill training, vocational training, employment and help for family were the major needs perceived by the patients and caregivers in both male and female groups.