THE NEXT STEP 2024
Navigating Long-Term Strategies for Recovery in Schizophrenia Educational Support Program in Schizophrenia

DUBROVNIK, 11 OTTOBRE 2024

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THE NEXT STEP 2024 - Dubrovnik, 11 Ottobre 2024

N. PARTECIPANTI: 150

CREDITI FORMATIVI: 4

 

This event “Navigating Long-Term Strategies for Recovery in Schizophrenia” means to discuss both symptom-based treatment and long-term treatment needs in schizophrenia. This topic is of outmost importance for several scientific and clinical reasons:
• Comprehensive Management: Schizophrenia is a chronic and complex disorder that requires a multifaceted approach. Symptom-based treatments, such as antipsychotic medications, are essential for managing acute episodes and reducing immediate symptoms. However, long-term treatment strategies are necessary to maintain stability, prevent relapses, and improve overall quality of life.
• Patient-Centered Care: Effective treatment of schizophrenia involves understanding and addressing the unique needs and goals of each patient. This includes managing symptoms in the short term while also focusing on long-term outcomes like social functioning, employment, and personal relationships. A holistic approach ensures that treatment plans are tailored to the individual’s life circumstances and aspirations.
• Adherence and Relapse Prevention: Long-term treatment plans often include strategies to enhance medication adherence, such as the use of long-acting injectable antipsychotics. These strategies help prevent relapses, which can be distressing and lead to further deterioration in mental health. Consistent treatment adherence is linked to better long-term outcomes and reduced hospitalization rates.
• Quality of Life: Addressing both immediate symptoms and long-term needs helps improve the overall quality of life for individuals with schizophrenia. This includes not only reducing psychotic symptoms but also enhancing cognitive function, emotional well-being, and social integration. Long-term treatment plans often incorporate psychosocial interventions, which are crucial for achieving these broader goals.
• Therapeutic Alliance: Building a strong therapeutic alliance between patients, their families, being in many cases the carers, and healthcare providers is essential for successful treatment. Discussing both symptom management and long-term goals fosters trust and collaboration, empowering patients to take an active role in their treatment journey.
By integrating symptom-based treatments with long-term strategies, healthcare providers can offer more effective and sustainable care for individuals with schizophrenia, ultimately leading to better health outcomes and improved quality of life.

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