| Abstract: | Correspondence to Dr K. J. Bentley, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1001 West Franklin Street, Richmond, V A 23284-2027, USA. Summary The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of ashort-term model of intervention on schizophrenic out-pattentsand their relatives. The author implemented an in-home ten sessioneducational and skills training programme adapted from existingmodels. The intervention's effects on patient's clinical statusand social functioning, relative's attitudes, and family stresswere evaluated using a multiple baseline acroos four cases,as well as pre, post, and follow-up data. |
