Journal
ACTA PSYCHIATRICA SCANDINAVICA
Volume 119, Issue 6, Pages 472-483Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0447.2008.01304.x
Keywords
schizophrenia; psychoeducational intervention; caregivers
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- WHO-SEARO, India
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There are hardly any randomised-controlled trials of structured family interventions for schizophrenia from India. This study attempted to evaluate the impact of a structured psychoeducational intervention for schizophrenia, compared with standard out-patient treatment, on various patient- and caregiver-related parameters. Seventy-six patients with DSM-IV schizophrenia and their caregivers were randomly allocated to receive either a structured psychoeducational intervention (n = 38) consisting of monthly sessions for 9 months or 'routine' out-patient care (n = 38) for the same duration. Psychopathology was assessed on monthly basis. Disability levels, caregiver-burden, caregiver-coping, caregiver-support and caregiver-satisfaction were evaluated at baseline and upon completion. Structured psychoeducational intervention was significantly better than routine out-patient care on several indices including psychopathology, disability, caregiver-support and caregiver-satisfaction. The psychoeducational intervention package used was simple, feasible and not costly. Structured psychoeducational intervention is a viable option for treatment of schizophrenia even in developing countries like India.
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