Comparative Study on Quality of Life of Schizophrenics treated with Risperidone or Clozapine / 中国心理卫生杂志
Chinese Mental Health Journal
;
(12)1989.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-582407
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To compare the quality of life of schizophrenics treated with risperidone and clozapineMethod:
We followed 24 schizophrenics treated with risperidone and 26 with clozapine for 6 months All subjects were assessed with PANSS, TESS and WHO QOL-100 before treatment and 1, 2, 3, 6 months afterResults:
After 6 month, risperidone and clozapine had similar effects on positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia Risperidone group had greater improvement in total score of PANSS Risperidone could significantly improve all aspects of quality of life of patients, except Domination While clozapine just improved some parts of that, it had no help to Physics, Psychology and IndependenceConclusion:
Risperidone is more favorable than clozapine for schizophrenics to return to society
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Mental Health Journal
Year:
1989
Type:
Article
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