FACTORS RELATED TO COGNITIVE DEFICIT IN SCHIZOPHRENIA PATIENTS

Đoàn Văn Sỹ1,2,, Nguyễn Văn Tuấn1,3, Nguyễn Thành Long1,3
1 Hanoi Medical University
2 Hanoi Psychiatric Care and Nurturing Center
3 National Mental Health Institute, Bach Mai Hospital

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Schizophrenia is a severe, chronic and relapsing psychotic disorder that affects patients' cognitive function. The assessment of risk factors helps in prognosis and treatment planning. Objective: To study the factors related to cognitive decline in schizophrenic patients at Hanoi psychiatric care and nurturing center. Subjects and research methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study on 300 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia, treated at the Hanoi psychiatric care and nurturing center from October 2020 to March 2021. using clinical assessment and the minimal psychiatric evaluation scale (MMSE). Results: The rate of cognitive decline in schizophrenic patients was 87.3%, mainly at mild level. Female gender factors, education level below schizophrenia, no family of their own are factors related to schizophrenia in schizophrenic patients. Conclusion: Cognitive decline in schizophrenic patients accounts for a high rate, it is necessary to have an early intervention plan to reduce the burden on the patient's family and society.

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