Evidence-based treatment of schizophrenia.
People with schizophrenia can be helped greatly with pharmacologic and psychosocial interventions that are known to be effective. Several interventions are now supported by research: use of medications following specific guidelines, training in illness self-management, case management based on principles of assertive community treatment, family psychoeducation, supported employment, and integrated substance abuse treatment. However, few patients actually receive these evidence-based interventions because they are not provided in routine mental health settings. Therefore, implementing effective treatments in mental health treatment programs is a critical challenge for the field. We review the six areas of evidence-based treatment of schizophrenia, as well as knowledge regarding implementation of mental health programs in routine practice settings.
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Psychiatric Research Center, Dartmouth Medical School, 2 Whipple Place, Suite 202, Lebanon, NH 03766, USA. robert.e.drake@dartmouth.edu
Mueser
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Torrey
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Miller
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Lehman
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Bond
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Goldman
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Leff
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D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016832:Employment, Supported; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005192:Family Health; D006801:Humans; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D012646:Self Administration; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents