Implementation of a patient-focused psychosocial intervention guideline for people with severe mental illness: Cluster-randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychosocial interventions are vital in treating severe mental illness, yet their use remains limited, and patients often lack adequate information about them. Patient-focused versions of clinical guidelines are designed to enhance mental health literacy and inform patients about available treatments, but these resources are underutilized. This study evaluated the impact of implementing a patient-focused psychosocial intervention guideline on empowerment, knowledge, and use of psychosocial interventions among individuals with severe mental illness.

Methods

Multicentre, cluster-randomised trial. The study population comprised adult patients with a severe mental disorder. The intervention group received a multimodal, structured, and protocol-led patient-focused guid

SUBMITTER: Kosters M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12646118 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature