Effectiveness of implementing family involvement on patient outcomes in individuals with psychotic disorders: a pragmatic cluster randomised controlled trial
Cluster randomised controlled trial shows no improvement in interpersonal relationships but indicates enhanced recovery and quality of life through family involvement strategies.
Key Points
Interpersonal relationships showed no significant improvement at 12 months, indicating a need for better implementation.
Primary assessment utilized the Behaviour and Symptom Identification scale for difficulties in interpersonal relationships.
Analysis employed linear mixed-effects models to evaluate changes over time between intervention and control arms.
Results point to potential benefits of family involvement on patients’ recovery and quality of life, amid pandemic-related challenges.