Evaluation of a complex intervention for prisoners with common mental health problems, near to and after release: the Engager randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many male prisoners have significant mental health problems, including anxiety and depression. High proportions struggle with homelessness and substance misuse.

Aims

This study aims to evaluate whether the Engager intervention improves mental health outcomes following release.

Method

The design is a parallel randomised superiority trial that was conducted in the North West and South West of England (ISRCTN11707331). Men serving a prison sentence of 2 years or less were individually allocated 1:1 to either the intervention (Engager plus usual care) or usual care alone. Engager included psychological and practical support in prison, on release and for 3-5 months in the community. The primary outcome was the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation Outcome Meas

SUBMITTER: Byng R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10895504 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature