Abstract: Objective To observe the effects of family intervenes on the social function of chronic schizophrenic outpatients in countryside.Methods 150 chronic schizophrenic patient were divided into the intervention group(75 cases)and the control group(75 cases).The intervention group accepted comprehensive family intervention education by the professional,while the control group only accepted the medical intervention.They were assessed with Social Disability Screening Schedule(SDSS),Scale for Assessment of Positive Symptoms(SAPS),Scale for Assessment of Negative Symptoms(SANS),Morningside Rehabilitation Stats Scale(MRSS)before,1 year,2 years and 3 years after intervention.Results The scores of SANS and MRSS improved in the intervention group compared with that of the control group(P<0.001),as well as the ability of self-care,family,responsibility,vocation of SDSS(P<0.05).Conclusion The family intervenes may improve the negative symptom and some social ability of chronic schizophrenic outpatients in countryside.

Key words: schizophrenia, rehabilitation, social function, countryside