Family psychoeducation to improve outcome in caregivers and patients with schizophrenia: a randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Schizophrenia is recognized for its severe impact on both patients and caregivers. In a 12-month follow-up randomized clinical trial, we aimed to measure the efficacy of a brief family psychoeducation program in terms of reducing relapse risk and improving medication adherence in patients, as well as reducing caregiver burden, depression and increasing knowledge of the illness.

Methods

A total of 25 days of patients with schizophrenia (DSM-IV-TR) and family primary caregivers were recruited in a single regional psychiatric outpatient facility located in Bordeaux. In the active group, caregivers received a psychoeducational intervention consisting of six sessions spread over 1.5 months, while the control group was placed on a waiting list. Sociodemographic, sympt

SUBMITTER: Tessier A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10326382 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature