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Survival of patients with severe mental disorders: Influence of social functioning

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  • Antonio Vázquez-Reyes
  • Agustín Martín-Rodríguez
  • María à ngeles Pérez-San-Gregorio
  • Antonio J. Vázquez-Morejón

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Background: Patients with severe mental disorders have a high risk of premature death due to the interaction of various factors. Social functioning is a strategic functional factor in understanding the course of psychotic disorders. Aim: Analyze the relationship between social functioning and its various dimensions and survival during a 10-year follow-up. Method: The Social Functioning Scale (SFS) was administered to 163 close relatives of patients under treatment at a Community Mental Health Unit. Survival was described by Kaplan–Meier analysis and any differences in survival by level of social functioning were found by long-rank analysis. Finally, Cox regression was used to predict premature mortality. Results: Significant differences in mortality were identified in the interpersonal behavior dimension of social functioning, while there were no significant gender or diagnostic differences in the rest of the dimensions. The interpersonal behavior dimension and age were found to be factors predicting premature death. Conclusion: These findings show the protective effect of social functioning retained by patients with psychotic disorders on their survival, and the need to apply evidence-based psychotherapy focused on recovery of social functioning in the early stages of the disorder.

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  • Antonio Vázquez-Reyes & Agustín Martín-Rodríguez & María à ngeles Pérez-San-Gregorio & Antonio J. Vázquez-Morejón, 2023. "Survival of patients with severe mental disorders: Influence of social functioning," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 69(5), pages 1157-1165, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:69:y:2023:i:5:p:1157-1165
    DOI: 10.1177/00207640231152201
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