Family Therapy Flashcards
How does family therapy (FT) impact communication?
Improves communication between family members
What is the primary aim of family therapy according to Pharaoh et al?
Compare outcomes from effective therapy
What is a key focus of family therapy in reducing relapse rates?
Training in coping strategies
What does NICE recommend regarding family therapy?
Recommends family therapy
What is a significant benefit of family therapy?
Increases medication compliance and reduces symptoms
What is the duration and frequency recommended for family therapy?
3-12 months with at least 10 sessions
How does family therapy improve relationships?
Encourages family members to listen and openly discuss problems
What percentage of studies found family therapy effective according to Lobban et al?
60% to 95%
What was one significant impact of family therapy reported in studies?
Improvement in relationship quality
What is one of the challenges in determining the effectiveness of family therapy?
Conclusions on effectiveness are difficult to determine
Fill in the blank: Family therapy is intended to change _______.
the balance of support
What does FT stand for?
Family therapy
What is one reason family therapy is effective?
Reduces family dysfunction
What is EE in the context of family therapy?
Expressed emotion
According to Garety et al, what was the outcome of family therapy sessions compared to core sessions?
Failed to show better outcomes
What is the main purpose of family-centered therapy?
To change the balance of support
Strength: FT improves outcomes for sz individuals and positively impacts FM too
SE from Lobban et al: aim to assess effectiveness of impact of FT and found that 60% of studies who experienced interventions t ok support relatives e.g. relationship quality (EE) reported a significant positive impact. Suggests FT effective at reducing sz symptoms
Limitation; some evidence questions the value and worthiness of FT
Garety et al: studied the effects of FT sessions, found they failed to show better outcomes for patients than those who had just carers. Suggest conclusions on effectiveness of FT is difficult to determine. Conclude for many family intervention may not improve outcomes.
Strength: FT effective in improving clinical outcomes
Pharoah et al: aimed to compare outcomes from FT to ‘standard’ care alone (drugs). Found strategies e.g. Anger and guilt in FM worked by reducing stress and EE, and also increased chances of complying with medication. Strength because the combination resulted in reduced chance of relapse and hospital admission so effective.
CA: main reason for FT effective because it’s increases medication compliance which reduces symptoms, not the FG itself
