Structured Assessment of Independent Living Skills: Preliminary Report of a Performance Measure of Functional Abilities in Dementia

1991 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. P58-P66 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. K. Mahurin ◽  
B. H. DeBettignies ◽  
F. J. Pirozzolo
Keyword(s):  
Independent Living ◽  
Preliminary Report ◽  
Performance Measure ◽  
Functional Abilities ◽  
Independent Living Skills ◽  
Living Skills ◽  
A Performance

scholarly journals The predictive value of measures of social cognition for community functioning in schizophrenia: Implications for neuropsychological assessment

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 239-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.H.M. PIJNENBORG ◽  
F.K. WITHAAR ◽  
J.J. EVANS ◽  
R.J. VAN DEN BOSCH ◽  
M.E. TIMMERMAN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Social Cognition ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Psychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Emotion Perception ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Independent Living Skills ◽  
Community Functioning ◽  
Living Skills

AbstractThe objective of this study was to examine the unique contribution of social cognition to the prediction of community functioning and to explore the relevance of social cognition for clinical practice. Forty-six schizophrenia patients and 53 healthy controls were assessed with tests of social cognition [emotion perception and Theory of Mind (ToM)], general cognition, and, within the patient sample, psychiatric symptoms. Community functioning was rated by nurses or family members. Social cognition was a better predictor of community functioning than general cognition or psychiatric symptoms. When the contributions of emotion perception and ToM were examined separately, only ToM contributed significantly to the prediction of community functioning. Independent living skills were poor in patients with impaired social cognition. In controls, social cognition was not related to community functioning. ToM was the best predictor of community functioning in schizophrenia. However, to fully understand a patient’s strengths and weaknesses, assessment of social cognition should always be combined with assessment of general cognition and psychiatric symptoms. (JINS, 2009, 15, 239–247).

scholarly journals Independent Living Skills Training

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 168-184
Author(s):  
Dale Curry ◽  
Andrew Schneider-Muñoz
Keyword(s):  
Independent Living ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Independent Living Skills ◽  
Living Skills

scholarly journals Satisfaction, independent living skills and perceived change of patients undergoing community psychiatric treatment

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Marcos H. Soares ◽  
Fernanda P. Machado ◽  
Leiliane J.M.L. Vilar ◽  
Joseli A.C.G. Cataí ◽  
Layla K.F. Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Psychiatric Treatment ◽  
Psychosocial Care ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Independent Living Skills ◽  
Perceived Change ◽  
Living Skills

To estimate quality parameters in the treatments offered, these criteria be evaluated in a continuous and integrated manner, considering patients' and family members' perspectives as well as that of professionals. Literature has highlighted the need to evaluate the results of treatment in psychosocial care facilities from the user point of view. From a quantitative perspective, some studies seek to identify a “degree” of social reinsertion, presenting some variables. Thus, the present study evaluated parameters considered as possible indicators of good results in the psychosocial rehabilitation process, constituting a tool for the planning of managers and mental health professionals. This is a observational study performed between January 2015 and August 2016 in Brazil. The study included 84 patients invited to a verbal interview. The sample consisted of 84 patients treated by Psychosocial Care Facility. The results obtained reveal the achievement of a satisfactory mean regarding the service, about which 85% of the users declare themselves satisfied. However, we found that patients need significant support to perform simple tasks. Independent living skills and perceived change have a lower score when related to satisfaction with the services provided, suggesting, then, that rehabilitation needs to focus on the acquisition of independent living skills, so that the patient can seek a life as close to normal as possible.

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