G. G., Ashok Deorari
2006.3.1Annals of General Psychiatry
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Abstract
BackgroundThe majority of patients with schizophrenia live with their relatives in Pakistan, thereby families experience a considerable burden. We aimed to study the impact of psychoeducation on the burden of schizophrenia on the family in a randomised controlled trial.MethodsA total of 108 patients with schizophrenia and their family members from the outpatient department of a teaching hospital in Lahore, Pakistan were randomised. Both groups received psychotropic drugs but one group received psychoeducation in addition. Family burden was assessed at the time of recruitment and at 6 months post intervention.ResultsIn all, 99 patients and their relatives completed the treatment. There was significant reduction in burden at post-intervention assessment in the psychoeducation group based on intention to treat analysis.ConclusionFamily psychoeducation can be an important intervention for patients with schizophrenia in Pakistan.
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G., G.; DEORARI, Ashok. Randomized controlled trial. Annals of General Psychiatry, 2006, 20: 64–68.