Effect of integrated treatment on the use of coercive measures in first-episode schizophrenia-spectrum disorder. A randomized clinical trial.
The effect of integrated treatment on the use of coercive measures in first-episode schizophrenia-spectrum disorder in Denmark is not known. A total of 328 patients were randomly assigned to integrated treatment (167 patients) or standard treatment (161 patients). Integrated treatment consisted of assertive community treatment, psycho-educational multi-family groups, and social skills training. Data on coercion were extracted from the register from the National Board of Health, and data on continuity from medical records. Even though the level of continuity seemed higher in integrated treatment, this did not reduce the use of coercive measures compared to the use in standard treatment.
Ohlenschlaeger
Johan
J
Sct Hans Hospital, DK-4000, Roskilde, Denmark. johan.oehlenschlaeger@rh.regionh.dk
Nordentoft
Merete
M
Thorup
Anne
A
Jeppesen
Pia
P
Petersen
Lone
L
Christensen
Torben Ø
TØ
Krarup
Gertrud
G
Jørgensen
Per
P
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003068:Coercion; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated; D003718:Denmark; D017050:Episode of Care; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008499:Medical Records; D008875:Middle Aged; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000628:therapy*; D012919:Social Behavior; D016896:Treatment Outcome