title: [Update on current care guidelines: schizophrenia].
abstract: Early recognition and treatment of persons at risk of psychosis is emphasized in the updated Current Care Schizophrenia guideline. Antipsychotic medication is effective in the treatment. To avoid side-effects, the lowest possible effective dosage is recommended. Psychosocial interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoeducation and social skills training, as well as cognitive rehabilitation should be integrated with other treatments according to patient's individual needs. Supported employment is a feasible option to some patients. Care of people with schizophrenia is primarily offered in an outpatient setting.
authors.forename: Raimo K R
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Salokangas
authors.forename: Lauri
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Tuominen
authors.forename: Hannu
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Koponen
authors.forename: Tanja
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Laukkala
authors.forename: Jorma
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Oksanen
authors.forename: Sami
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pirkola
authors.forename: Ulla
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Saxen
mesh_terms: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000628:therapy*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents