group training for the families of schizophrenic patients and its effects onpatient's adaptation in everyday life

this study has emphasized the importance of family training on: 1) adaptation of patieants in everyday life, 2) increasing family knowledge and, 3) reducing family negative attitude toward this illness. using a questionnaire and clinical interview, 30 families were studied in 3 groups, which wre matched regarding the patients sex, age, education, social class and dagnosis. the results showed that the family program had a positive effects n the attitude of the family of schizophernic patients and their knowledge about the illness and their patients.