2022
DOI: 10.1017/s0033291722001878
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Abstract: Clozapine is the only licenced medication for treating treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Previous studies have suggested unequal rates of clozapine treatment by ethnicity among individuals with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. One previous review has investigated this topic but was restricted to studies from the USA. This current review aims to synthesise the international literature regarding ethnic disparities in clozapine prescription amongst individuals with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. We searched … Show more

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“…41,42 Lastly, more evidence is needed on inequalities in other NICE mandated treatments, including education and employment support, physical health monitoring and interventions, carer education and support, and prescribing of antipsychotic medication with lack of UK nationwide evidence using fine-grained ethnic groups. 43,44…”
Section: Implications For Research and Practicementioning
confidence: 99%
“…41,42 Lastly, more evidence is needed on inequalities in other NICE mandated treatments, including education and employment support, physical health monitoring and interventions, carer education and support, and prescribing of antipsychotic medication with lack of UK nationwide evidence using fine-grained ethnic groups. 43,44…”
Section: Implications For Research and Practicementioning
confidence: 99%
“…UK Black racially minoritised groups constitute approximately 4% of the population and typically comprise those from African and Caribbean ethnic backgrounds 11 . Rates of mental health conditions are elevated in Black racially minoritised communities 12 and they experience less positive care pathways 13–19 . They are disproportionately affected by a broad range of social factors commonly associated with poorer mental health, including racism, unemployment, poverty and poorer housing, 4,20 and serve as barriers to volunteering 21 …”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%