Experiences of Discharged Chronic Schizophrenic Patients in Various Types of Living Group

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Abstract
A follow-up enquiry was carried out for 156 schizophrenic patients discharged after more than two years'' stay in mental hospital. Of the schizophrenic patients 68% succeeded in remaining out of hospital for at least one year after discharge. Ability to remain out of hospital and level of social adjustment were related to the type of living group to which the patients went: patients staying with siblings and in lodgings did better than those staying with parents, with wives and in large hostels. The data available regarding severity of illness at time of discharge from the hospital suggest that results were not attributable to more severe clinical conditions in those who went to live with parents or wife than in those who went to siblings or lodgings. The influence of social factors on the behavior of patients is discussed.

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