New guidelines have been developed for the treatment of schizophrenia after a collaboration of international experts from 30 countries.
University of Queensland Professor of Psychiatry Dan Siskind said the International Guidelines for Algorithmic Treatment (INTEGRATE) offer a ‘globally relevant’ approach to treating the mental illness.
Schizophrenia imposes a significant healthcare burden worldwide with substantial physical health comorbidities.
The new guidelines include shared patient-doctor decision making, and tailored individual treatment, making it more likely people stick with treatment.
They offer hope and will improve the quality of life for patients and their families.”
Dan Siskind, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Queensland
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