Quality of Life in Romanian Patients With Schizophrenia Based on Gender, Type of Schizophrenia, Therapeutic Approach, and Family History

The study evaluated the quality of life in 143 Romanian patients with schizophrenia, considering factors such as gender, type of schizophrenia, family history, and antipsychotic treatment. It concluded that men and patients without a family history of psychiatric illness had better mental functioning. Those treated with atypical antipsychotics experienced improved outcomes in mental functioning, self-control, physical function, emotional regulation, and social integration compared to those on typical antipsychotics. Residual schizophrenia patients showed better social integration. The study emphasized the role of atypical antipsychotics in enhancing the quality of life for schizophrenia patients but noted limitations due to the small sample size and unequal gender distribution.