Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Nandha Kumara Pujam ¹, Haque Nizamie ², Abdul Khalique ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Clinical Psychology, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi, Jharkhand, IN
2 Department of Psychiatry, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand, IN
3 Department of Psychology, Ranchi University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, IN

Abstract

Self-esteem is widely used as an outcome measure in studies of psychiatric rehabilitation. "Work" is an important part of life and a therapeutic modality, generating a sense of purpose and self-esteem. In this study, 15 patients with chronic institutionalized patients with schizophrenia were included, and their work performance and self-esteem were assessed. This was a hospital based cross sectional study. The analysis included descriptive statistics and Pearson's correlation. Results show that there is no significant relationship between self-esteem and work performance in patients with chronic schizophrenia.

Keywords

Self-Esteem, Work Performance, Schizophrenia.

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Vikas ¹, D. Ram ², Abdul Khalique ³

Affiliations
1 Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi, Jharkhand, IN
2 Department of Psychiatry, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi, IN
3 Department of Psychology, Ranchi University, Ranchi, IN

Abstract

Alcohol and drug dependence disorder is characterized by a chronic course with frequent relapses. Various psychosocial and physiological factors have been identified which predict relapse in alcohol dependence Craving and locus of control can be prominent factors of relapse in patients with alcohol dependence. In this study, sample consisted of 30 patients with the diagnosis of mental and behavior disorders due to use of alcohol, currently using the substance (active dependence) and fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criterion. This was a hospital based prospective intervention study of pre-post design. All the patients received Motivational Enhancement Therapy for 3 weeks and assessed on craving and locus of control before and after MET. The analysis included descriptive statistics and paired t test. Results show that there was significant difference in all the domain of craving and locus of control (p < 0.001). After Motivational Enhancement Therapy patients showed reduced craving and started to attribute their drinking behavior internally. Thus, it can be concluded that Motivational Enhancement Therapy had significant role maintaining abstinence in patients with alcohol dependence.

Keywords

Reduced Craving, Locus of Control, Motivational Enhancement Therapy.

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