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Psychiatria Danubina, Vol. 30 No. suppl. 4, 2018.

Conference paper

DAY HOSPITAL FOR EARLY INTERVENTION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS

Daniela Šago orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-2587-7250 ; Psychiatric Hospital "Sveti Ivan", Zagreb, Croatia; Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
Igor Filipčić orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-3283-8786 ; Psychiatric Hospital "Sveti Ivan", Zagreb, Croatia; Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia; School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Vanja Lovretić ; Psychiatric Hospital "Sveti Ivan", Zagreb, Croatia; Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
Nina Mayer ; Psychiatric Hospital "Sveti Ivan", Zagreb, Croatia

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Abstract

In long-term outcome studies on individuals with first-episode psychosis, improved remission and recovery rates perhaps reflect
the improved treatment in dedicated early intervention program. The first episode is a critical period in which individuals with
psychosis, as well as members of their families, are confronted with the illness for the first time. Until nowadays, treatment of first psychotic episodes in Croatia has usually been provided in hospital setting. The day hospital provides comprehensive therapeutic approach that refers to early systematic application of all available and effective therapeutic methods in the initial phases of psychotic disorders, and aims to attain and maintain remission and recovery, as well as insight and adherence to treatment. The day hospital is a time-limited structured program that comprises diagnostic procedures, treatment and rehabilitation based on various group psychotherapy and socio-therapy approaches. It is cheaper than hospital treatment and preferred by patients and their families. The importance of involving family members along with patients in the therapeutic process is recognized. The aim of this paper is to present the first day hospital for early intervention and treatment of individuals with psychotic disorder, established within Psychiatric hospital "Sveti Ivan", Zagreb, Croatia.

Keywords

psychotic disorders; first episode; day hospital

Hrčak ID:

262895

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/262895

Publication date:

22.7.2018.

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