Expressed emotion and socio-demographic and clinical factors in families of Brazilian patients with schizophrenia.

CONCLUSION:: This is the first study in the Brazilian cultural context that evaluates EE components and related factors on families of patients with schizophrenia. Other studies concerning EE on different cultural contexts and possible interventions must be carried out to help health professionals to improve patient and family care.
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Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry - November 29, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Zanetti ACG, Vedana KGG, Pereira CCM, de Azevedo Marques JM, da Silva AHS, Martin IDS, Dantas RAS, de Souza J, Galera SAF, Gherardi-Donato ECDS Tags: Int J Soc Psychiatry Source Type: research