Community-based psychosocial interventions for people with schizophrenia in low and middle-income countries: systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is consensus that the treatment of schizophrenia should combine anti-psychotic medication and psychosocial interventions in order to address complex social, economic and health needs. It is recommended that family therapy or support; community-based rehabilitation; and/or self-help and support groups should be provided for people with schizophrenia in low and middle-income countries. The effectiveness of community-based psychosocial interventions in these settings is unclear.

Methods

Studies evaluating community-based psychosocial interventions for people with schizophrenia were identified through database searching up to April 2016. Randomised controlled trials were included if they compared the intervention group with a control group receiving treatment as

SUBMITTER: Asher L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5661919 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature