title: [Dutch guideline on Schizophrenia 2012: basic care within the areas of psychosocial interventions and nursing care].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  An updated version of the Dutch multidisciplinary guideline on schizophrenia was published in 2012.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  We aim to provide an overview of the psychosocial interventions and nursing care which, according to the guideline, should be included in basic care programmes for patients with schizophrenia. We consider which interventions are effective and which are optional. In addition, we argue for continuous updating of the guideline so that it reflects current developments.
  
  
  METHODS
  We conducted a systematic review on the basis of specific predefined search terms. We included articles published up to February 2010. We used the method for evidence-based guideline development in order to formulate treatment recommendations.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Cognitive behavioural therapy and family interventions are scientifically proven interventions that should be included in the care programmes. Although there is no clear evidence that psycho-education is effective, it is nevertheless recommended. Optional interventions are peer support groups and, in the case of negative symptoms, psychomotor therapy. Although scientific evidence concerning nursing care is limited, we do make some recommendations. We are strongly in favour of a living guideline & rsquo; that is constantly developed and updated.
authors.affiliation: Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen. s.castelein@lentis.nl
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Castelein
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Knegtering
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: van Meijel
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: van der Gaag
mesh_terms: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D009426:Netherlands; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents