Independent Housing and Support for non-homeless individuals with severe mental illness: randomised controlled trial vs. observational study - study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social inclusion is essential for an adequate rehabilitation process for people with serious mental illness (SMI). Various supported housing settings aim to promote housing competencies and social inclusion in service users. Nevertheless, there is a strong preference in service users for independent living. We aim to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of Independent Housing and Support (IHS) compared to institutionalised residential care settings and other treatment as usual conditions (RCS/TAU) in two cities in Switzerland.

Methods

This is a prospective multi-centre, four-arm, non-inferiority cohort study investigating the effectiveness and efficiency of IHS and RCS/TAU for people with SMI. Effectiveness will be measured by a standardised measure of social

SUBMITTER: Adamus C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7304176 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature