Biological Therapy Drug Therapy Overview Typical Antipsychotics Atypical
Biological Therapy Drug Therapy
Overview Typical Antipsychotics Atypical Antipsychotics
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Group Exam Question • Outline and Evaluate one Drug Therapy used in the treatment of Schizophrenia (16 marks). • AO 1 - follow the method • AO 3 - elaborate! • Collaborate with the other group to share AO 3 points- less revision.
How to write high quality AO 1 • Underlying assumptions • Describe theory (the drug) • Example where possible (the drug in use) • Behavioural prediction (if this is effective what would we expect to see?
Mark Scheme- suggested content 1. 2. 3. 4. Ethics • It is questionable whether severely affected patients can give informed consent to medication Drugs may simply be supressing symptoms Use of evidence re effectiveness in reduction of symptoms and/or relapse rates, eg Thornley 2003 Side effects – typical antipsychotics: dry mouth, constipation, lethargy and confusion, involuntary muscle movement – tardive dyskinesia; atypical antipsychotics: weight gain, cardiovascular problems, agranulocytosis (autoimmune disorder affecting white blood cells) • May lead to patients avoiding medication and hence to relapse 5. 6. 7. Comparison of effectiveness • atypical antipsychotics v typical antipsychotics, eg Bagnall 2003, Marder 1996 • Comparison with other treatments, eg cognitive therapy, family therapy Economic implications eg cost in relation to other treatments / hospitalisation; analysis of benefit re ability of patient to return to work. Enhanced quality of life: for patients who can live independently / outside of institutional care; for family members
Feedback on Group Essays • AO 1 - Key Terms • Which 3 AO 3? • Fully elaborated? • Take photo etc. • HW- write up notes for both • HW- Essay
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• Outline and compare two treatments for schizophrenia. • (Total 16 marks) A rogue question • Comparison points will vary but should include discussion of effectiveness. • Use of evidence to support claims of effectiveness • Durability of effect over the long-term • Suitability for different sub-types / symptoms • Comparison of side-effects • Preference for combination treatments • Role of patient, ie passive / active • Discussion of the usefulness of treatments in the context of institutionalisation v community care.
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