The effectiveness of psychoeducation programs following first episode psychosis: a systematic review protocol. (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Matoba, Kei; Kajiwara, Tomomi; Endo, Yoshimi; Makimoto, Kiyoko
• Is Part Of: JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports. Volume 14:Number 12(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: first episode psychosis -- psychoeducation -- relapse; Medicine -- Periodicals; Health -- Periodicals; 613
• DOI: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2016-003225
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2202-4433

Abstract

Abstract : Review question/objective: The objective of this review is to establish whether psychoeducational programs can lead to improved outcomes (reduced relapse or readmission) in patients with first-episode psychosis (FEP) compared with usual care. Specifically, the review question is: Are psychoeducational programs for patients with first-episode psychosis effective in improving outcomes compared with those receiving usual care?