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Qualitative Analysis on the Experiences of Employment Among Schizophrenic Patients

This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
Information provided by:
Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00423033
First received: January 14, 2007
Last updated: December 25, 2008
Last verified: June 2008
History of Changes
  Purpose

The aim of this search is to realize the subjective experiences of employment among schizophrenic patients by qualitative analysis. We plan to recruit 50 people diagnosed with schizophrenia and divide into two groups, employment and unemployment. Every subjects will complete the demographic data, the evaluation of severity of disease, the record of medication and an intensive interview about their employment experiences. Finally, we will analysis the thick descriptions to understand how schizophrenic patients interpret their employment experiences and which factors will affect their successful employment.


Condition
Schizophrenia

Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Time Perspective: Prospective

Resource links provided by NLM:

MedlinePlus related topics: Schizophrenia
U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by Far Eastern Memorial Hospital:

Estimated Enrollment: 50
Study Start Date: March 2007
Study Completion Date: September 2007
Primary Completion Date: September 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 65 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Schizophrenia
  • > high school
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00423033

Locations
Taiwan
Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
Sponsors and Collaborators
Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
Investigators
Study Chair: Hsin-yen Wu, Master Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
  More Information

No publications provided

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00423033     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: FEMH-95-c-046
Study First Received: January 14, 2007
Last Updated: December 25, 2008
Health Authority: Taiwan: Institutional Review Board

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia and Disorders with Psychotic Features
Mental Disorders

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 21, 2013