Implementation and evaluation of Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) in mandated forensic psychiatric care - Study protocol for a multicenter cluster randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Forensic mental health care is hampered by lack of evidence-based treatments. The Swedish forensic mental health population consists of patients suffering from severe illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorders, similar to populations in international studies. Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) is an intervention for patients with serious mental illness, based on psychoeducational, cognitive-behavioral and motivational components. The purpose is to strengthen participants' illness management skills and recovery.

Objective

To test effectiveness of IMR within forensic mental health by comparing it to treatment as usual.

Method

This is a cluster-randomized controlled trial. Patients in forensic mental health inpatient units are randomized to an

SUBMITTER: Andersson P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9038540 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature