A cross-sectional study on social functioning and its associated factors among patients with severe mental illness in Minhang District, Shanghai - Scorecard - MDSpire

A cross-sectional study on social functioning and its associated factors among patients with severe mental illness in Minhang District, Shanghai

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  • Jing Zhao

  • Yu Zhou

  • Ling Wang

  • Yihua Jiang

  • Weibo Zhang

  • July 3, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: An Analysis of Social Functioning and Contributing Factors in Individuals with Severe Mental Illness in Minhang District, Shanghai: A Cross-Sectional Study

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionSevere Mental Illness (SMI)
Key MechanismsSocial functioning, depressive symptoms, perceived social support
Target PopulationPatients with severe mental illness in Minhang District, Shanghai
Care SettingCommunity-based rehabilitation

Key Highlights

  • 36.6% prevalence of social dysfunction among patients with SMI
  • Depressive symptoms more prevalent than anxiety symptoms
  • Higher perceived social support associated with better social functioning
  • More severe depressive symptoms linked to greater social dysfunction

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Use standardized clinical assessments to evaluate social functioning and emotional symptoms

Management

  • Integrate routine screening for depressive symptoms in community mental health management

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Monitor social functioning and emotional symptoms regularly to optimize rehabilitation efforts

Risks

  • Patients with severe depressive symptoms are at higher risk for social dysfunction

Patient & Prescribing Data

Registered patients with SMI in Minhang District, Shanghai

Focus on enhancing social support and addressing depressive symptoms

Clinical Best Practices

  • Conduct district-wide surveys for comprehensive mental health assessments
  • Utilize validated scales for measuring social functioning and emotional health
  • Promote community rehabilitation programs based on empirical data

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