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. 2008 Jan 1;11(1):61-75.
doi: 10.1080/15487760701853102.

Evaluation of a Culturally Tailored Skills Intervention for Latinos with Persistent Psychotic Disorders

Brent T Mausbach  1 , Jesus Bucardo, Veronica Cardenas, Christine L McKibbin, Concepcion Barrio, Sherrill R Goldman, Dilip V Jeste, Thomas L Patterson
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Evaluation of a Culturally Tailored Skills Intervention for Latinos with Persistent Psychotic Disorders

Brent T Mausbach et al. Am J Psychiatr Rehabil. .

Abstract

Fifty-nine Latino participants diagnosed with persistent psychotic disorders were assigned to either a culturally tailored skills-training intervention (n = 21), an equivalent non-tailored intervention (n = 15), or a community-based support group (n = 23). Participants completed a number of skills-based performance assessments (e.g., UCSD performance-based skills assessment; UPSA) and a well-being measure prior to and immediately post-treatment. Compared to those in the non-tailored intervention, participants receiving the tailored intervention showed significant improvement in several outcomes. These results indicate that Latino individuals with persistent psychotic disorders benefit from interventions which consider cultural values and mores.

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