Current approaches to treatments for schizophrenia spectrum disorders, part I: an overview and medical treatments

A Randomised Controlled Trial of a Caregiver-Facilitated Problem-Solving Based Self-Learning Program for Family Carers of People with Early Psychosis

“…Not similar to the findings of this trial, other important family/patient outcomes of participants (e.g., caregiving skills and experiences, and patient recovery/relapse) in family interventions were not significantly improved. Consistent with two systematic reviews and other family support group studies [ 5 , 6 , 12 ], the findings of this trial suggest that peer support (family carer facilitator and review group members) might produce better empowerment and motivation to participants (family carers) in problem-solving and caregiving achievements, such as sharing effective coping and caregiving experiences with group members, than the didactic information delivery in psychoeducation and other educational programs in recent-onset psychosis. There was also no increased utilisation of community mental health or family support services found in the PBSP, indicating no additional service demands induced by the PBSP.…”

A Randomised Controlled Trial of a Caregiver-Facilitated Problem-Solving Based Self-Learning Program for Family Carers of People with Early Psychosis

“…Not similar to the findings of this trial, other important family/patient outcomes of participants (e.g., caregiving skills and experiences, and patient recovery/relapse) in family interventions were not significantly improved. Consistent with two systematic reviews and other family support group studies [ 5 , 6 , 12 ], the findings of this trial suggest that peer support (family carer facilitator and review group members) might produce better empowerment and motivation to participants (family carers) in problem-solving and caregiving achievements, such as sharing effective coping and caregiving experiences with group members, than the didactic information delivery in psychoeducation and other educational programs in recent-onset psychosis. There was also no increased utilisation of community mental health or family support services found in the PBSP, indicating no additional service demands induced by the PBSP.…”

Triangulation study of needs assessment of people with severe mental illness in “follow‐up” day hospital settings

“…Experts also believe that medication adherence is needed for adequate rehabilitation. This is in line with the finding that compliance with medication helps to improve symptoms, although it has little impact on recovery and functioning (Alkan et al, 2020 ; Chien & Yip, 2013 ; Millan et al, 2016 ; Swartz et al, 2007 ). Besides prolonged treatment, psychoeducation and personal understanding of recovery is needed to reach the rehabilitation goals in all areas of functioning.…”

A randomized controlled trial of a mindfulness-based intervention program for people with schizophrenia: 6-month follow-up

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A Randomised Controlled Trial of a Caregiver-Facilitated Problem-Solving Based Self-Learning Program for Family Carers of People with Early Psychosis

“…Not similar to the findings of this trial, other important family/patient outcomes of participants (e.g., caregiving skills and experiences, and patient recovery/relapse) in family interventions were not significantly improved. Consistent with two systematic reviews and other family support group studies [ 5 , 6 , 12 ], the findings of this trial suggest that peer support (family carer facilitator and review group members) might produce better empowerment and motivation to participants (family carers) in problem-solving and caregiving achievements, such as sharing effective coping and caregiving experiences with group members, than the didactic information delivery in psychoeducation and other educational programs in recent-onset psychosis. There was also no increased utilisation of community mental health or family support services found in the PBSP, indicating no additional service demands induced by the PBSP.…”

Triangulation study of needs assessment of people with severe mental illness in “follow‐up” day hospital settings

“…Experts also believe that medication adherence is needed for adequate rehabilitation. This is in line with the finding that compliance with medication helps to improve symptoms, although it has little impact on recovery and functioning (Alkan et al, 2020 ; Chien & Yip, 2013 ; Millan et al, 2016 ; Swartz et al, 2007 ). Besides prolonged treatment, psychoeducation and personal understanding of recovery is needed to reach the rehabilitation goals in all areas of functioning.…”

A randomized controlled trial of a mindfulness-based intervention program for people with schizophrenia: 6-month follow-up

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A Randomised Controlled Trial of a Caregiver-Facilitated Problem-Solving Based Self-Learning Program for Family Carers of People with Early Psychosis

“…Not similar to the findings of this trial, other important family/patient outcomes of participants (e.g., caregiving skills and experiences, and patient recovery/relapse) in family interventions were not significantly improved. Consistent with two systematic reviews and other family support group studies [ 5 , 6 , 12 ], the findings of this trial suggest that peer support (family carer facilitator and review group members) might produce better empowerment and motivation to participants (family carers) in problem-solving and caregiving achievements, such as sharing effective coping and caregiving experiences with group members, than the didactic information delivery in psychoeducation and other educational programs in recent-onset psychosis. There was also no increased utilisation of community mental health or family support services found in the PBSP, indicating no additional service demands induced by the PBSP.…”

Triangulation study of needs assessment of people with severe mental illness in “follow‐up” day hospital settings

“…Experts also believe that medication adherence is needed for adequate rehabilitation. This is in line with the finding that compliance with medication helps to improve symptoms, although it has little impact on recovery and functioning (Alkan et al, 2020 ; Chien & Yip, 2013 ; Millan et al, 2016 ; Swartz et al, 2007 ). Besides prolonged treatment, psychoeducation and personal understanding of recovery is needed to reach the rehabilitation goals in all areas of functioning.…”

A randomized controlled trial of a mindfulness-based intervention program for people with schizophrenia: 6-month follow-up

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