Linnell K E, Stechmann A M, Watson C G
Am J Occup Ther. 1975 May-Jun;29(5):288-90.
An increasing number of chronic schizophrenic veterans is being discharged through various community placement programs. Because of years of separation from the social changes that have occurred in the society they once knew, these veterans need to be reoriented to community living. This study describes the responses of four chronic schizophrenic veterans who participated in a program of intensive reorientation. After exposure to this program, the veterans' ability to show empathy for one another was more eventful than their accomplishment of specific skills. Follow-up evaluations indicated that the veterans had gained social interest and competence and demonstrated less pathology.
越来越多患有慢性精神分裂症的退伍军人通过各种社区安置项目出院。由于与他们曾经熟悉的社会中发生的社会变革脱节多年，这些退伍军人需要重新适应社区生活。本研究描述了四名参与强化重新适应项目的慢性精神分裂症退伍军人的反应。在参与该项目后，退伍军人相互间表现出同理心的能力比他们掌握特定技能的成就更显著。后续评估表明，这些退伍军人获得了社会兴趣和能力，且表现出的病态行为减少。
