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...
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