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24th European Congress of Psychiatry / European Psychiatry 33S (2016) S116–S348

record and score of the Quality of Life Scale QLS at base line before

psychotherapy. After 3 months, no difference as regards abstinence

rate between both arms (X

2

= 1.763;

P

= 0.288), also no difference

between both groups as regards change in QLS score after 3 months

(

t

= 0.039;

P

= 0.969).

Conclusion

Shifting focus approach shows no difference in terms

of abstinence or quality of life improvement compared to classical

CBT in non inferiority study.

Disclosure of interest

The authors have not supplied their decla-

ration of competing interest.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.584

EW467

Student’s strategies to cope with

stressful situations

M. Theodoratou

, M. N avarinou , E. Stratoudaki-chondrou ,

M.P. Xiga , I. Nikolopoulou , P. Kloni , A. Psychogiou

Technological institute of Western Greece, social work, Patras, Greece

Corresponding author.

Introduction

It is well known that students have several stressful

situations to cope with and their coping strategies are of a wide

range (Brougham et al., 2009, Zi et al., 2011, Pierceall and Cane,

2009).

Objective

The purpose of the study was to investigate how stu-

dents coped with various stressful situations they faced.

Aims

One hundred participants, 60 men and 40 women, study-

ing at TEI of Patras, Greece, were randomly selected and asked to

describe their stressful situations and the ways they dealt with

them.

Method

The questionnaire used was based on “Échelle Toulou-

saine de Coping” (Tap et al., 1993) adjusted by Theodoratou et al.

(2006).

Results

Forty-five percent of the students could not control their

feelings, while facing a difficult situation and might feel panic, but

the majority of the students (63%) did not use medication to cope

with a difficult situation. When facing a problem, the 45% of the

students did not amuse themselves and 35% of the participants

avoided communicationwith other peoplewhen they faced a prob-

lem. Moreover, 29% of the students chose to pray to face a difficult

situation. Finally, 58% of the participants estimated that a counsel-

ing center in TEI of Western Greece would be necessary.

Conclusions

In conclusion, many students were overwhelmed by

a negative emotion and most of them chose social withdrawal.

Thus, they might feel helpless and suggested that a counseling cen-

ter in their College and university might help them to overcome

difficulties during their studies.

Disclosure of interest

The authors have not supplied their decla-

ration of competing interest.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.585

Quality management

EW468

Canadian psychiatry utilization trends

G. Radu

1 ,

, N . H

arris

2 , J. H

essen

3 , K. F

owler

4 ,

S. Pickett

5 , K. W

enhui Ren

5 , G.E

. Harris

3

1

Memorial university, department of psychiatry/Saint-Clare’s Mercy

hospital, Saint-John’s, Canada

2

Eastern health, psychology, St. John’s, Canada

3

Memorial university, faculty of education and department of

psychology, St. John’s, Canada

4

Memorial university, psychology, St. John’s, Canada

5

Memorial university, faculty of education, St. John’s, Canada

Corresponding author.

Introduction

The number of psychiatrists continues to grow in

Canada. Patient psychiatry utilization statistics, including reasons

for termination of such services, are important factors that have

the potential to impact future Canadian and international psychi-

atry service policies and practices. In addition, understanding the

reasons for psychiatry service termination is necessary to improve

service quality and effectiveness.

Aims

This study focused on utilization trends, perceived effec-

tiveness of psychiatry services, and reasons for termination of

psychiatry services in Canada.

Method

Prevalence of psychiatry service use, perceived effective-

ness, and reasons for termination of such serviceswere investigated

in a Canadian sample (

n

= 25,113). Prevalence rates were inves-

tigated by geography, sex, and age. Data were self-reported and

collected through a national Canadian phone survey focused on

mental and physical health.

Results

Results highlight that a small percentage of participants

reported utilizing psychiatry services. The majority of participants

using such services perceived them as useful. Across geographical

regions, reasons for discontinuing services were most often related

to completing treatment, feeling better, or not seeing the treatment

as helpful.

Conclusions

This study explored psychiatry utilization trends,

perceived psychiatry effectiveness, and reasons for patient termi-

nation of such services. Results are explored through a geographical

region breakdown, sex differences, and age stratification. Implica-

tions for policy, practice, and training are discussed froma Canadian

and international perspective.

Disclosure of interest

The authors have not supplied their decla-

ration of competing interest.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.586

Rehabilitation and psychoeducation

EW469

How we can enhance treatment

adherence? Perspective of patients

and clinicians

A. Cardoso

1 ,

, P. Aguiar

2

, M. Byrne

3

, M. Xavier

4

1

Faculty of medical sciences, mental health, Lisbon, Portugal

2

National school of public health, public health, Lisbon, Portugal

3

University of Wollongong, psychology, Wollongong, Australia

4

Nova medical school, mental health, Lisbon, Portugal

Corresponding author.

Introduction

Non-adherence to antipsychoticmedication is com-

monly found in mental health disorders (MHD), thus forming a

major obstacle to long-termmaintenance treatment and contribut-

ing to high relapse rates and also can influence the attitudes and

beliefs of mental health professionals (MHP).

Objectives

–assess the beliefs of MHP;

–assess perception of illness in patients with MHD.

Aims

Contribute to treatment adherence of patients with MHD,

through developing adequate strategies to their needs.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, we use a convenience

sample of patients with MHD attending in the mental health

departments of three general hospitals in Lisbon great area.

Data is being collected through individual interviews. We have

applied clinical and socio-demographic questionnaire and addi-

tional measures to assess symptom severity, treatment adherence

and attitudes towards medication. For MHP, we used a optimism