Family Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
Nature of Family therapy
A
10 sessions
Aim to ⬇️conflict and high EE in families to ⬆️patients prognosis
Educate families on disorder
Relapse for those in FT - 25%
Relapse for those not in FT -50%
2
Q
Pharoah et al
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Compared outcome of FT to standard
Used randomised controlled trials
FT helpful for:
⬇️relapse rates
⬆️compliance with medication
But not helpful for:
Mental state
Social functioning
3
Q
Phases of FT
A
- Preliminary Analysis- form an alliance- identity problematic behaviour
- Info transfer- education, anticipating and resolving problems, maintaining expectations
- Communication skills training- reduce emotional climate, reduce guilt/anger, set limits
4
Q
Evaluation of FT
A
+effective when paired with medication
+economically viable
-methodological flaws - not blind- bias
-some research- no difference in effectiveness compared to standard
