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. 2009 Jul 28:8:17.
doi: 10.1186/1744-859X-8-17.

Psychoeducation and the family burden in schizophrenia: a randomized controlled trial

Tanveer Nasr  1 , Rukhsana Kausar
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Psychoeducation and the family burden in schizophrenia: a randomized controlled trial

Tanveer Nasr et al. Ann Gen Psychiatry. .

Abstract

Background: The 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.

Methods: A 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.

Results: In 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.

Conclusion: Family psychoeducation can be an important intervention for patients with schizophrenia in Pakistan.

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