Evaluation of a Psychoeducation Program for Families Caregivers of Schizophrenic Patients : Randomized Study in Two Arms

Objectives We conducted a randomized study in two groups to evaluate the impact of a psychoeducational program for caregivers. Methods 60 patients with a DSM-V diagnosis of schizophrenia and their families' caregivers are recruited. Families' caregivers are randomly assigned to receive either a 6 session psychoeducation program, or no psychoeducation. Baseline evaluations: Patients: symptomatology (PANSS), medication adherence (MARS); Families' Caregivers: Quality of Life (S-CGQoL), Burden (Zarit), knowledge of disease (KAST), therapeutic alliance (4PAS caregivers), depression (CES-D), medication adherence (CRS).